[Tegne]

Contrary to some comments on this site, I am one rider that finds the SE slip-ons quite loud. So much so, that I'm thinking of reverting back to stock.

Am I unusual in finding that my ears hurt after a ride? The sound from the new SE's on my 1200L is a real aggressive 'pop' when accelerating or riding at higher speeds. Not the throaty roar I was expecting. I actually find my inner ear ringing when I'm done for the day, almost like the end of a rock concert. I used to enjoy going out for a blast any time of day or night. Now, I'm put off by the earache and sometimes accompanying headache. Unfortunately, the dilemma I have is that I LOVE the sounds of the pipes at idle. Sitting at traffic lights, the burble is fantastic. Twist the throttle and I just find the sound way too harsh for my liking. I've listened to SE's on the larger engined bikes, and they don't have that harshness to them.

I dunno .... this just wasn't how I was expecting to feel about my new pipes. Just wondered if others have made similar changes that they have subsequently regretted.