Loud pipes

[sledr4life]

What is the scoop with CO dnr checking for loud exhaust? Has anyone been stopped for this? What are the consequences?

We are taking a trip to SLO soon and are concerned about running into these check points.

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
m

 

[Dogmeat]

What is the scoop with CO dnr checking for loud exhaust? Has anyone been stopped for this? What are the consequences?

We are taking a trip to SLO soon and are concerned about running into these check points.

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
m

If you put obnoxiously loud pipes on a snowmobile you are total ******* moron, regardless of whether or not the county mounties are doing sound checks or not.

Don't be a ****** retard, use a quiet exhaust and do us all a favor.

 

[Widowmaker800]

So does using the f word alot in your post get your point across any differently?......Im thinking not. So how about I get rid of my super loud pipe when you get rid your super loud potty mouth!!!!

And as a side note.....did you even bother to read the post? If Im not mistaken, the post was asking about loud pipes in general pertaining to the colorado area. There has been alot of talk about the dnr enforcing certain exhaust laws and I, for one, would like to know everything I can about these exhaust laws that may get enforced regardless of whether or not Im running a loud pipe. Maybe next time youll think twice about how you respond to a post because the last time I checked, no one likes a LOUD moron with a LOUD potty mouth!

And last but not least......if you cant run with the big boys (and their loud pipes) then stay on the porch.

 

[milehighassassin]

And last but not least......if you cant run with the big boys (and their loud pipes) then stay on the porch.

What if I can run with the big boys and their loud pipes with my quiet pipes? Can I get off the porch?

I too am personally sick of these obnoxious pipes and am pretty happy that Colorado is stepping up and doing something. It will suck for some people but the loud pipes give all of us a bad name

"Potty Mouth" do you really use that word? LMAO!


Now to your question, everything I have heard is that they will be doing sound checks at major riding areas. They are also doing free check days where you can bring your sled and let them check it and if you fail there is no charge. Not sure on the EXACT fine amount but I am pretty sure it is around $150 a pop.

 

[grizzly7]

Nicely said Widowmaker800, I guess we should all just leave our sleds stock and put 100's of people out of work that make all of our after market parts,(turbos, superchargers, tracks etc) since a good portion of these mods can increase the noise level of the sleds. Here in WI they have also enforced a noise level on sleds which has worked out well, and still allows certain exhaust to be run as long as it does not exceed a certain level of noise (I think 98db). that being said it still allows guys to mod there sleds out.

 

[crashnbash]

Sleds don't have to be loud to make power. Most of slps stuff will pass the sound laws. Some turbo kits will also pass, its amazing what a tunnel dump with a muffler can do.

 

[live2ride]

These are the new regs. your first stop is a warning from what we have been told, but if you get caught again it is about $150.00 They will be testing more this year and could be anywhere!!!! It is 88 DBLS at 4000 RPM and will be 13 ft from the source and it dates back to the 70's. Basically if you have a 1960's sled you will be ok

 

[HOTRODREDNECK]

So does using the f word alot in your post get your point across any differently?......Im thinking not. So how about I get rid of my super loud pipe when you get rid your super loud potty mouth!!!!

And as a side note.....did you even bother to read the post? If Im not mistaken, the post was asking about loud pipes in general pertaining to the colorado area. There has been alot of talk about the dnr enforcing certain exhaust laws and I, for one, would like to know everything I can about these exhaust laws that may get enforced regardless of whether or not Im running a loud pipe. Maybe next time youll think twice about how you respond to a post because the last time I checked, no one likes a LOUD moron with a LOUD potty mouth!

And last but not least......if you cant run with the big boys (and their loud pipes) then stay on the porch.

POTTY MOUTH???? THATS ******* FUNNY


you won't pass, so stay home on the porch. lol

 

[HOTRODREDNECK]

If you put obnoxiously loud pipes on a snowmobile you are total ******* moron, regardless of whether or not the county mounties are doing sound checks or not.

Don't be a ******* retard, use a quiet exhaust and do us all a favor.

oh no you didn't.......... potty mouth

 

[Dogmeat]

So does using the f word alot in your post get your point across any differently?......Im thinking not. So how about I get rid of my super loud pipe when you get rid your super loud potty mouth!!!!

And as a side note.....did you even bother to read the post? If Im not mistaken, the post was asking about loud pipes in general pertaining to the colorado area. There has been alot of talk about the dnr enforcing certain exhaust laws and I, for one, would like to know everything I can about these exhaust laws that may get enforced regardless of whether or not Im running a loud pipe. Maybe next time youll think twice about how you respond to a post because the last time I checked, no one likes a LOUD moron with a LOUD potty mouth!

And last but not least......if you cant run with the big boys (and their loud pipes) then stay on the porch.

Dude seriously, do all of us a favor don't breed.


Swearing is one thing, but posts like this will not be tolerated. Im going to delete this and I will be watching this thread.
CLEAN IT UP! There are much better ways to get your point across.

 

[M6johnny]

Last time I checked this is still America and people should have a right to chose what to put on your own sled. If my loud can bothers you, come talk to me about it and I'll throw you a pair of ear plugs. Or call a whaaaambulance.

 

[Dogmeat]

Last time I checked this is still America and people should have a right to chose what to put on your own sled. If my loud can bothers you, come talk to me about it and I'll throw you a pair of ear plugs. Or call a whaaaambulance.

There is a difference between loud and obnoxious.

Personally, I wish there were no such thing as loud pipes at all.

All you're doing running a louder pipe is ******* the rest of us over.

I've yet to see any measurable performance gain by putting a loud pipe on a mostly stock "daily driver" sled that resulted in ___ANY___ tangible benefit at all to the rider.

It's an audible illusion and it's screwing the rest of us over.

If people wouldn't put the obnoxious pipes on, we'd have a lot more leeway on the sound checks, quieter aftermarket cans, etc.

I'm ******* sorry but when some jackass retard has a ******* pipe on thats so loud you can hear his sled and only his sled for 3 miles I seriously feel the need to home in on and and heave a massive rock at the douchetard.

It's completley unnecessary, and living in denial like you all are doing is ___NOT___ helping us.

You're screwing yourself over and you can't even figure it out, it's kinda stupid.

 

[rhalloran]

Last time I checked this is still America and people should have a right to chose what to put on your own sled. If my loud can bothers you, come talk to me about it and I'll throw you a pair of ear plugs. Or call a whaaaambulance.

Yup, and other people who don't like loud snowmobiles have the right to lobby against motorized OHV use. Those people typically come off sounding a WHOLE lot smarter than the vocal minority "it's mah RIGHT!!!! We's AMERICUNS!" snowmobilers.

Then stuff gets closed. Awesome.

Another thing - to those who say "I'll take my loud exhaust off when......."
- the Harleys have to use mufflers
- the Hondas have to use better mufflers
- the _______ stops doing _______

don't forget that loud Harleys and Hondas and _______ are NOT potential ammo for the anti-ohv people to close riding areas.

I *like* loud engines. Racecars, sleds, whatever. I think a good engine sounds cool.

Riding public lands with inadequate exhausts on your sled is potentially affecting _my_ recreation.

 

[sledr4life]

I am sorry that my simple questions have turned this post into a loud pipe debate. I never once said that I have a pipe let alone it be loud. Just inquiring about this since I was told about this from the locals we are renting from.

I appreciate the response from those that answered my questions.

m

 

[skidoojohncsu]

What is the scoop with CO dnr checking for loud exhaust? Has anyone been stopped for this? What are the consequences?

We are taking a trip to SLO soon and are concerned about running into these check points.

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
m

From my experience you will most likely not get checked. If you do and they realize you are visiting from out of state, they will most likely give you a warning. As long as you stay away from vail pass, where they seem to despise snowmobilers....

Good luck and have fun!

 

[skidoojohncsu]

There is a difference between loud and obnoxious.

Personally, I wish there were no such thing as loud pipes at all.

All you're doing running a louder pipe is ******* the rest of us over.

I've yet to see any measurable performance gain by putting a loud pipe on a mostly stock "daily driver" sled that resulted in ___ANY___ tangible benefit at all to the rider.

It's an audible illusion and it's screwing the rest of us over.

If people wouldn't put the obnoxious pipes on, we'd have a lot more leeway on the sound checks, quieter aftermarket cans, etc.

I'm ******* sorry but when some jackass retard has a god damned pipe on thats so loud you can hear his sled and only his sled for 3 miles I seriously feel the need to home in on and and heave a massive rock at the douchetard.

It's completley unnecessary, and living in denial like you all are doing is ___NOT___ helping us.

You're screwing yourself over and you can't even figure it out, it's kinda stupid.

What the **** are you talking about? I don't think you have a whole lot of room to talk. You're living in denial if you don't think that TM8 isn't loud, especially when all you do is ride around the parking lot.....

Loud pipes are obnoxious and provide very little to the performance of a sled besides a few pounds of weight loss.

 

[Dogmeat]

What the **** are you talking about? I don't think you have a whole lot of room to talk. You're living in denial if you don't think that TM8 isn't loud, especially when all you do is ride around the parking lot.....

Actually no, the reason I bought the BD kit was because it had a tunnel dump exhaust and was not appreciably louder than the same sled with an SLP can (which is not an overly loud can). In fact, when you're in the snow with it, its at least as quiet as a stock sled.

Also, yes, I'm a parking lot cowboy. I giddyap in that parking lot all day long thens I dunkz me sum bar.

Loud pipes are obnoxious and provide very little to the performance of a sled besides a few pounds of weight loss.

Ok, so you're agreeing with me but you're telling me I have no room to talk?

 

[Bauer]

It is 88 DBLS at 4000 RPM and will be 13 ft from the source

And on snow. Not in a bare parking lot(to the pavement) . Not close to trailers, etc. I think grass can be 33 feet away.

They have to be certified to test and know what conditions are appropriate. Most likely they have other issues to deal with. Sound testing is not one of them. SO unless you have an obnoxious exhaust, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

OK. First to defend Dogmeat. I've ridden with him and his TM8 is no louder than my piped XP. And my sled passes the current regs with flying colors, and makes some pretty good ponies while doing it. Secondly, Dogmeat is not a parking lot cowboy. I have never seen him, or anybody else who has ridden with me race around the parking lot like a mindless douche.

If you are worried about your pipes being too loud, then solve the problem. I'd bet you that the Rangers will be checking sound levels on RE at any given moment. I'm ready for them tomorrow as rangers that have to work on Holidays, love to write tickets to make it worth their while. And if the USFS is gonna send a battalion of rangers to the MC Lot every weekend, then don't be surprised if the pull you over to check.

Loud pipes are a very serious issue in Colorado, if you are an out of stater that doesn't ride here often enough to know that, then please keep that pie hole shut. We just won a very serious land issue and that win is on thin ice. Loud pipes don't save lives either, so please don't play that card. If you take your helmet off, you can hear a stock sled easily from a distance.

And yeah, some loud pipes are designed to produce oodles of power and snap, but those are meant for competition, not freeriding.

And there are plenty of aftermarket mfrs that produce awesome exhaust with quiet sound levels and performance. HPS and SLP both provide excellent exhaust options for any sled.

 

[FriscoProx]

I found this for Android phones. Going to try it in morning and with no expectations of it being very accurate but should give me a decent idea. I have a tunnel dump turbo that I've been told by others with the same that it will pass but its closer than I'd like. Just tough to find a solution with only 4" to work with.

http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/decibel_zdr.html