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Well I did the test yesterday and I didn't change my pipes coz I wanted to see how far off I was was with the quiet baffles I was curious and figured it was worth $40 to see how close it came. It was 10 dB over, 111dB was the readout at 2850 rpm legal is 101dB. Looks like the stokies will have to go on. Also failed the engineers cert. because i didn't have a red reflector on the rear.

101dB? What state are you in? 94 (or 96) is the limit in NSW.

 I'm in NSW and the limit is 101dB,  thats what the letter from EPA  stated and thats what the tester said. I would be surprised if stock pipes even stayed under 97 after watching the test. My bike was 97 at idle.

Had my stock pipes tested 3 times in the last 2 years, all three came in around 94db. That's on a 96ci too.

 

 I have a 2011 nightster I thought that it was 97dB but it happens to be 101dB.... not complaining about that.

Took mine to the authorised EPA noise test station, Tester said all the limits that you have heard are bollocks.
I was testing some 1 3/4" baffles, Non standard Slip ons, The tester read the sticker on my bike, if no sticker he would look up the make and model and get the information off the net.
Bike had to be around 92db @ 4125 Rpm to pass, read 102db, so baffles were to loud.
He stated that each bike is different, what ever the label is, is the db it has to be.

 move to central queensland, problem fixed, they dont give a rats ass about any noise out here.  cheers   BRUSH.

 yeah no what you mean, but the best part is you dont have to worry about how your bike handles in corners, THERE AINT NONE, just chewin out the center of tyres and cruisin at 140 plus   and never any wet wheather.  cheers BRUSH

 Anybody know how V&H 3" slip ons would fare?

 

 ccfatboy...

The tester said he has never been able to pass anything but standard and even standard wont pass if the engine has been tuned or tweeked.

 

Fucking scumbags with nothing better to do!

I wonder if they go home proud after a hard days work!!

Victorian Rules, link posted below, how to decipher it is another question.

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_reg/eper2003563/

Finally passed had to put stock pipes back on, 96.8dB @ 2845rpm. Not sure if I should put V & H sort shots back on...... what do you guys think?

Anyone know what the story re EPA is in Qld. I've just put Freedom Amendments on and they are effing loud...but oh so good!

I still want to fukin know.. if in vic , u can tell them to fuck off at the roadside test and be sent a letter to be checked later...plz i hope someone knows for sure..