I’m planning to take my Supersport (2018) to Croft. It has a full Akrapovic system on, which sets off my car alarm as I pass! has anyone experience of Croft’s decibel testing? I am reluctant to turn up to be refused access, but equally reluctant to switch exhaust systems.
I've not been for years since the noise limit was introduced but I think you might struggle even on the noisy days. https://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/croft/ Hopefully someone who has been recently will have a better idea.
It was 102db last time I was there. I was on my 1098R with 70mm system, no baffles. And no issues with noise police.
The thing is, I don’t know what level my Bike’s emitting. Baffles are in as standard, but it still concerns me that I may be in danger of refusal... Short of being pulled over by the police, is there a way to measure my sound level beforehand?
Pretend you're doing a track day at Cadwell. Simply join the queue for noise testing, check your score with the nice man, then fuck off into the distance I really should write Top Tips for the Viz comic
I used to fit a noddy silencer to an old bike (tuned CCM supermoto with factory race pipe) for its MOT on the understanding that they'd fail it on noise. Have a talk to your local MOT station & ask if they test for noise level....
Plenty of handheld db meters available for under 40 quid. They may not be top notch/certified but will be good enough to show if you are borderline noisy and also which direction any of your silencing mods take you. Its a minor investment if you plan to track ride a lot.
If you live close to a track most of them will do a sound test for you. I know Croft will especially if you go round when there is something on. They are pretty strict but they have 105db days on and that's pretty loud. Last time there I think my bike did 89db....
