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    Taupo track noise limits - how strictly enforced?

    I've just had my aftermarket can unofficially noise tested out of idle curiosity.

    It's (cough) slightly above the stated limit of 95dB for the Taupo circuit.

    So, in people's personal experience, how strictly is the noise level enforced by the various track companies?

    Anyone ever run into any issues doing a trackday there?

    EDIT: I should probably mention that my exhaust is loud, but I wouldn't personally have said it's horrendously anti-social. It's not a harley slashcut or anything.

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    My sem fiddy has the stock muffler on it... and it's rated at 102dB.
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    im pretty sure the 95db limit will be taken from the boundary of the track.
    Then I could get a Kb Tshirt, move to Timaru and become a full time crossdressing faggot

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    Noise readings are taken by the Track Management staff every track day. The readings are taken on the sweeper out of T7 and behind the tyre wall at the end of the back straight. If they get a reading over the limit they always bring it to my attention. If they have identified the bike I have to take it off the track. This has happened a couple of times, but Chris Mitchell has been able to help find someone to repack the pipe(s) and get them going again.
    The problem seems to be worst when the wind is blowing east... has never been a problem in a westerly! Weird aye!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sue VFR View Post
    Noise readings are taken by the Track Management staff every track day. The readings are taken on the sweeper out of T7 and behind the tyre wall at the end of the back straight. If they get a reading over the limit they always bring it to my attention. If they have identified the bike I have to take it off the track. This has happened a couple of times, but Chris Mitchell has been able to help find someone to repack the pipe(s) and get them going again.
    The problem seems to be worst when the wind is blowing east... has never been a problem in a westerly! Weird aye!
    Cheers
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    Thanks Sue, that seems to be a pretty comprehensive answer. I'll bring the removable baffles, just in case.

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