dB Snorkel review

[skiracer]

I bought a dB Snorkel two months ago, and I wanted to report to all of you my thoughts on it.  Since all three of my bikes (KTM 200, 250 MC5, and a PE 175)have a FMF Core II, I have been switching the snorkel on whatever bike I am riding for the day.  It is simple to change it; loosen one hose clamp, and remove another, on to the next bike.  The Snorkel has really made a big difference on the 250 Penton.  The 175 sounds like a 100 four stroke, I love it.  While riding, you can tell there is less sound, but you can really hear the difference when you are off the bike.  Performance wise, I have not noticed any difference on any of the bikes.  

In a time when noise is such a hot topic, I thought it was worth the price of $98 to ensure I have somewhere to ride five years from now. It is not the best looking addition to the bike, but function over form in my book!  Their address is: thedbsnorkel.com

Happy trails, James

[Ed Chesnut]

Thank you for that report!

I just noticed an ad for the db Snorkel a few weeks ago . . . and had been thinking about ordering one.  The concept seemed sound  (hmmm baaaaad pun) and I've always liked the idea of a quiet machine which still performs beyond my personal skills.

Yup, I think I'm going to have to get one.

Ed
PS:  Quiet is good.

Keep the rubber side down!

[brian kirby]

Former WEC and ISDE overall winner Shane Watts has been using a db Snorkel on his bikes all year.

Brian

[wfopete]

I run one on my 300XC-W with a FMF-Q.  At idle, I can't tell a differance as it sounds stock and would lead a person to think it won't keep the noise down.  Once on the gas however the noise was comparable to a stock KDX200 exhuast noise level.  

Goofy lookin' set up though.

Most can't tell any differance in power.  I couldn't.



Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[Mike OReilly]

Been using one on a '76 GS6. With all of the engine noise on these old air cooleds and relatively ineffectual baffling, you can use all the help you can get. It has taken the bike from being too loud (on account of all of the above) to being acceptable.
I haven't tried it on my modern bike, but from the comments on this post it might be worth a try.
I think that for the relatively small cost, it is money well spent and apart from the look, there is no downside. I would encourage other folks looking for a cost-effective way to muffle the old bikes to give it a try.
Mike

[tomale]

Wow, cool stuff

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)