I agree with you on the drone. I think it has been mentioned somewhere else on here but the SM is very loud in the right ear at 5k and up. For some reason it sounds louder with the helmet on. Did a solid 400mi ride the other day. Next time I do that im taking ear plugs. I love the sound too much to get rid of it though. I wanted a mean exhaust for a mean bike and I made the right choice. Cawabunga!
PS - Thanks for the warm welcomes