baffle removal

[scion0]

I'd love to try this baffle removal but not real sure how "easy" it really is as I am not very mechanically inclined. :-)

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

I'd love to try this baffle removal but not real sure how "easy" it really is as I am not very mechanically inclined. :-)

Its as simple as it gets, Drill out the end with a 1 3/4" holesaw and wiggle, pull, pry, beat, the baffle out, either with vise grips or a slide hammer. Blowndodge has instructions on the other board here.

[skeeter]

[quote=kawgirl (nckawgirl)]

Originally Posted by "ruruson1 #483":iyplbw7z

I have done the bafflectomy and have a K&N filter in the stock box and have had no problems. I also think it has increased my power...

Same here![/quote:iyplbw7z]

What, no ego!

[nomad1600]

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

I'd love to try this baffle removal but not real sure how "easy" it really is as I am not very mechanically inclined. :-)

Drilling out that baffle is the easiest thing I have done on my bike. It took less that 2 minutes to drill each side out. Just use a big drill 1/2" or larger lots of torque. I used a 1 3/4" hole saw for metal, buy a good one. I then used a 1 1/8" dowel rod from Home Depot and I wrapped it one time over with masking tape, it fit right in nice and smooth. Next use a cutting oil instead of WD-40 it will help cut faster and cooler. Once you have drilled thru just grab the baffle with some vice grips and they pulled right out. I then used a 3/4" drum sander and ran it around the cut and it slicked everything right up. Paint it black and I swear you can't tell that anything has ever been removed.

The low rumble is so Sweeeeeet!!!!! Plus it is a lot cheaper than buying the aftermarket pipes.
Good luck

[billmac]

I understand BlownDodge wrote the book but also Good advice from Nomad 1600. I used WD 40 and a combination wood/metal hole saw. It took longer to drill and I ended up buying another hole saw to do the second pipe.

I painted mine flat black inside the pipes and it looks like it came that way.

I like the rumble and yet still have it quiet at freeway speeds.

[scion0]

[quote=Nomad 1600]

Originally Posted by ""Scion0" ":5xogxvdg

I'd love to try this baffle removal but not real sure how "easy" it really is as I am not very mechanically inclined. :-)

Drilling out that baffle is the easiest thing I have done on my bike. It took less that 2 minutes to drill each side out. Just use a big drill 1/2" or larger lots of torque. I used a 1 3/4" hole saw for metal, buy a good one. I then used a 1 1/8" dowel rod from Home Depot and I wrapped it one time over with masking tape, it fit right in nice and smooth. Next use a cutting oil instead of WD-40 it will help cut faster and cooler. Once you have drilled thru just grab the baffle with some vice grips and they pulled right out. I then used a 3/4" drum sander and ran it around the cut and it slicked everything right up. Paint it black and I swear you can't tell that anything has ever been removed.

The low rumble is so Sweeeeeet!!!!! Plus it is a lot cheaper than buying the aftermarket pipes.
Good luck [/quote:5xogxvdg]

Thanks for the fast response and words of encouragement. Sounds like a project for next weekend.

I'll let you know how it went.

Thanks again to all that responded.

[ringadingh]

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

I'd love to try this baffle removal but not real sure how "easy" it really is as I am not very mechanically inclined. :-)

Once you see how easy it is you can try something else. A guy once told me, Hard stuff, is just a bunch of easy stuff all put together. One step at a time and its no big deal, theres lots of good help here.

[scion0]

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Once you see how easy it is you can try something else. A guy once told me, Hard stuff, is just a bunch of easy stuff all put together. One step at a time and its no big deal, theres lots of good help here.

Been riding so much lately that I haven't had a chance to try it (hey, it's my story ... ) but hope to tackle it soon.

[coacha]

Before you start, find out what drill not to use by asking davidjones...his burnt slap up in Elkins.

[unwind2]

Originally Posted by CoachA

Before you start, find out what drill not to use by asking davidjones...his burnt slap up in Elkins.

Yep my hard headed Nomad did David's drill in. :-/

[kawgirl]

Did ya git er done yet Nancy?

[davidjones1]

yes I would like to know if my fail attemp was completed. I want you to know that my rep that sold that junk drill took me to lunch and brought me and 18volt replacement after I told how embarassed I was to not finish your baffle removal witch got a wired look but none the less a new drill, I hope Ken did not have to bad a time finishing up.
ride safe.

[unwind2]

Not yet guys - I am still half baffled-LOL. :-/ Ken says to bring the bike to the fire station Thurs afternoon and will see about it then. To be continued. Hey sounds good though even with one in and one out. ;)

[cactusjack]

When I debaffled mine, I cooked my Harbor Freight 1/2" hammer drill ($24.99) halfway through the first one, had to run to Home Depot and bought a really nice B&D 1/2" hammer drill and finished up the first one and did the second one in less than 30 seconds. I used a good Craftsman bi-metal hole saw.

[jussmatt]

I used a dewalt corded to get mine done, but I did buy a new set of Rigid hole saws from Home Depot. This being said.... a reminder to all of y'all out there who will perform the bafflectomy.... you CANNOT use enough lubricant!!! That's were it's the hardest on the drills and the saw blades....is not giving it enough WD-40..or whatever you choose to use!! If you think you've put too much on there.... PUT SOME MORE!!!! Trust me..it's not enough!!! I've worked/drilled enough metal to know that you can't use too much lubricant to help keep the blades cool!!!! Just my 2cw!!