Are aftermarket exhausts bad for motorcycles?

Without a catalytic converter, a bulky bread box, or a backpressure valve, an aftermarket exhaust can flash pounds off your bike.

Should I tune my motorcycle after new exhaust?

The question that always comes to mind before installing an exhaust is tuning. For a quick answer – you don’t have to tune your motorcycle if you are installing a slip-on exhaust. However, you have to tune or at least recommended to – if you are installing a full system exhaust.

Do exhaust need to break in?

The more worn out it is, the louder the exhaust becomes. The initial break-in sound will be minimal – you will probably hear a slightly deeper growl and more aggressive sound. After a long period like a year – is where you will hear a significant change in sound.

Do you need a tune after installing an exhaust?

That’s a very common question for car enthusiasts. And for aftermarket headers, the answer is yes, you should tune your car when installing a new exhaust header. Major performance mods like a header can significantly alter important variables like air/fuel ratio.

Will an aftermarket exhaust cause check engine light?

Some aftermarket exhaust parts replace factory catalytic converters. If you replace ANY of those stock cat pipes with either “offroad” (no cat) versions, or with aftermarket catalytic converters, you MAY get the P0420 “Check Engine” light (CEL).

Does an aftermarket exhaust affect reliability?

An aftermarket exhaust will only affect the reliability of the exhaust system, in most cases.

Does aftermarket exhaust add horsepower?

To put it simply – yes. An aftermarket exhaust can provide additional horsepower to a car. They work by providing a better airflow for exhaust gases to escape the combustion chamber – providing more room for fresh air to enter and create a bigger combustion on the next cycle.

Does aftermarket exhaust void motorcycle warranty?

No. Almost every recent motorcycle sale we have heard of at a large motorcycle dealership in our area has involved a salesperson telling the customer, “If you don’t get your motorcycle serviced here, you will void your warranty”. It is Illegal For Dealers To Say Otherwise!

Do new exhausts get quieter?

Quite often the case – your exhaust seems quieter because you just get used to it. Performance exhausts seem extremely loud when you first install it but after a couple of months, your ears get used to it and you notice it less. Make sure it’s not just you!

Why do exhausts get louder over time?

Straight-through mufflers, also known as glass pack mufflers, experience break-in. They have a layer of fiberglass packing on the walls of the muffler to absorb sound. Over time, this fiberglass settles and wears, letting more sound through. All glass pack mufflers will grow louder over time for this reason.

Do I need to retune my bike with aftermarket exhaust?

For the average bike you would not need to retune with aftermarket exhaust. A There is some incredible physics in use when designing an exaust system. An modern exaust does not just to get the hot gasses out the back of the bike and quiet them down.

Does changing the exhaust system on a Harley Davidson damage the engine?

I can and will speak about the effect of changing the exhaust system on Harley Davidson motorcycles. Replacing the factory exhaust it a quality aftermarket system will, in itself not damage the engine, but to insure top performance, retuning the engine WILL be necessary as Harleys are very sensitive to changes in exhaust back pressure.

Should you buy a full or muffler-only exhaust system?

The sound is probably the driving force behind most exhaust purchases, and a muffler-only system generally tends to capture a bike’s tone at slightly more sane volumes than a full system. (Although I must say, I have heard some mufflers that are nearly ear-splitting.)

Is an after market exhaust bad for the engine?

First off, an after market exhaust will not harm your engine. The only way this could happen is if the exhaust pipe is too short without a baffle which would allow cold air to contact a red hot exhaust valve after shutting the engine down possibly cracking the valve.