Peter, hoping edicts are not enforceable retrospectively..?
My old 85/6 +8 does not have the benefit of the more usual four silencer set-up, having been cut down to the two under the running boards, and none of that cat kit, it has to date fortunately caused no issues even while touring Southern European countries....
The old thing can purr like a pussy cat on light throttle or roar a bit if and when awakened.... I suspect that the lack of back pressure may cause a drop off in max performance, the latter I personally have experience of, and I too tend to make a lot of noise of rudely awakened while purring away in my armchair..
I guess in time it may be expected that in areas where one might be tempted to put the boot in, that noise detectors will be linked to the cameras etc.etc.etc.. Sigh..!
