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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30 Bellevue, NE | I have the stage 1, level 1 pipes on my Vision and have done a couple of longer rides with the demo Vision at my local dealer that is equipped with the stage 1, level 2 exhaust.
The stage 1, level 1 pipes have more snap, crackle, and pop. There is just a little more of a report when running at speed and when taching up the motor for downshifts. It seems to be more of a hellraiser-type of sound.
The stage 1 level 2 pipes have a deeper note that is more noticeable at idle. It has more of the bellow and rumble that is closer to what a Harley would have with aftermarket pipes. It has the rumble without the report and is a little bit more hollow sounding.
At speed the level 2 pipes were quieter and my passenger agreed. The level 2 also seemed to provide what I thought was a little more power. The 6th gear roll on was noticeably better with the demo bike having a stronger feel of pull than my bike with the level 1 pipes. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 600 Linwood, MI | Thanks, Maz. Now if my S1L2 pipes would just come in... |
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Visionary
Posts: 1324 So Cal | Has anyone in CA got the level 2's yet? |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 34 Pensacola, FL | I can't compare my pipes, but I have been thinking I was crazy, because with the S1/L1 pipes installed, my bike seems obnoxiously loud at cruising speeds on the interstate. Of course I only had 300 miles on the bike before the S1/L1 pipes were installed. But MAN they seem LOUD ! I like their tone at idle, however at speed.... they seem TOO loud. The sales guy at the point of purchase told me the S1/L1 pipes were quieter than the S2/L2 pipes were ?
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 30 Bellevue, NE | The S1/L2 pipes ARE quieter from the rider's position. They have that lower exhaust note with more bellow and chuff over that of the S1/L1 pipes. The L1 pipes are the firecracker of the two. |
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