ATV SILENCERS

Hopefully this guide will answer the questions of those that are either unaware of  what an ATV Silencer is, or those that are in the process of making a decision to purchase an ATV Silencer.  

•  What is an ATV Silencer?

An ATV Silencer is a device that attaches to the factory exhaust of an ATV to further reduce it's exhaust noise.

• Why would one want to make an ATV quieter?

There are many reasons but one of the largest categories of buyers is hunters, as the Silencer makes their ATV's quieter in the woods and IN THE WOODS, QUIET IS BEST!  In recent years more and more restrictive covenents on noise pollution have been enforced in communities all across the United States. Silencers allow recreational ATV riders to enjoy their sport and still comply with these covenents. Some communities are even enforcing restrictions on noisy lawn mowers, generators and other engine driven devices.

• Who uses ATV Silencers?

As mentioned above, hunters really like these devices as it gives them an edge by keeping their ATV exhaust noise  low. The difference these devices can make is dramatic. For example, the Benz Silent Rider line of ATV Silencers reduces ATV exhaust noise by up to 60% which can make the difference between spooking the game or bagging the game. The patented Benz Silencers have also been sold to the U.S. military, the National Park Service, and Wild Life Officers as well as recreational ATV riders

•  What features should I look for in a ATV Silencer.

Of course the number one thing is that it does the job of silencing the exhaust noise. Other factors to consider are; does it have a US Foresty Service approved spark arrestor? All Benz Silent Rider ATV Silencers meet this requirement. Another important feature is to not rob power from the ATV's engine or cause overheating. Benz Silencers have been tested to produce only a 2% increase in back-pressure from stock and has no affect on performance or adverse affects on the ATV's engine. A heat shield is also an important feature. The Benz Silencer meets the mark on this requirement by having a heat shield incorporated into it's basic design.

• Do Silencers work on 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines?

We are not aware of silencers available for two stroke ATV engines. All Benz Silent Rider Silencers are for 4 stroke engines only.

• Is this a one model fits all type of product?

The variation in ATV's manufactured today is just too great to have a one design solution for silencing all makes of ATV's. The Benz Silent Rider line has over 30 models to fit most Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, Kawasaki, and Suzuki ATV's made today. Benz also has Silencer models for Bombardier and Arctic Cat ATV's

• Once installed, can ATV Silencers be removed?

Only the Benz ATV Silencer is completely portable once installed, and can be removed  / reinstalled in under 5 minutes.

• Are they hard to install?

This differs by make of ATV. None are hard but some involve more work than others. The Benz Silent Rider line has some models that require no adapter and simply slip onto the factory exhaust by a friction taper fit on the Silencer. Other Benz models require that an adapter be welded to the factory exhaust pipe. This is usually accomplished by carrying your ATV or, just the factory muffler to a local muffler shop for a qualified welder to install the adapter. If you have welding equipment and skills, then you can do this yourself.  Many Benz models offer an optional Bolt-On adapter that eliminates the welding requirement. No matter what method of installation, once installed, the Benz  Silencer is completely portable and can be installed or removed in under 5 minutes.

• Have the different makes of Silencers been rated?

There are only about three manufacturers that I am aware of and I'm not sure if all have been rated or by whom. The Benz Silencers have been rated 5 STARS ***** by ATV Magazine. You can also see Benz Silent Rider Silencers on the Outdoor Channel.

• What about warranty?

Benz Silent Rider offers a 60 day, no questions asked money back guarentee just to try. All Benz products have a one year warranty on any type of manufacturer defect.

• Where can I purchase ATV Silencer?

Pjack's Powersports Accessories, an ebay store, carries the entire line of Benz Silent Rider ATV Silencers at a discounted price with low, flat rate UPS shipping. Check us out at  Pjack's Powersports .  At Pjack's you can also see photos of Benz Silencer mounted on ATV's, read customer testimonials and actually hear an unedited Before and After sound clip of the difference a Benz Silencer makes.

Hope this has helped !