It's sound not noise

[slowmover]

Don't know if I'm imagining it or not but there seems to be be a louder exhaust popping sound on deceleration on my 2013 V7 Stone.The exhaust seems louder too.It's got 6k miles and changing the plugs didn't help.Maybe it's my old brain.

[Penderic]

Slow riding will make the exhaust quieter as the carbon layer builds up on the baffles.

A good run will always make my bike sound noticeably louder.


I sure miss those de-coking sessions!

[sib]

Your earplugs need replacing.

[rocker59]

Check your exhaust clamps.  If you've developed a leak, you'll get popping on decel.

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[canuguzzi]

As we get older, hearing can suffer but not only with hearing sounds but in having less tolerance for them. What was quiet can seem louder.