Maybe I have gotten use to how loud they are, or gotten over the shock of the sound difference from the stock pipes. But, they don't seem to be as loud as they were when I first put them on. When the bike is just idling, I can still talk to someone. Gong down the road, I can hear the horn. One other thing I have noticed is that the sound seems to mellow a little after they warm up. One thing I love is the hollow echoing sound on deceleration.
I finally got the new baffles last Tuesday, but I havent installed them yet. I was going to do it today, but decided it may not be a good idea the day before going on a long trip. I may not even install them at all.
Soren
