baffle removal - Page 3

samkjr · 06-26-2008, 12:16 AM

Many of you will notice my post in the mechanical section, but Yes I did just drill mine out tonight and I sure like it. Probably one of the better cost to benefit ratio mads you can do.

60 bucks and an hour compared to 600 or so and maybe three hours.

Definitely worth it. I was just scared to do something like that at first. going slow and careful. Used my wooden dowel onthe first side went slow applied pressure. took about 5 minutes. second side I wasn't scared any more. Did it in about 2 minutes and it looks like a cleaner line. lol

For anyone concidering, does it sound as nice as cobra duals or V&H staights? No, but for the time and cost of this easy mod, it sure is worth it.

markusmaximus · 06-26-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by samkjr

Many of you will notice my post in the mechanical section, but Yes I did just drill mine out tonight and I sure like it. Probably one of the better cost to benefit ratio mads you can do. 60 bucks and an hour compared to 600 or so and maybe three hours.

Definitely worth it. I was just scared to do something like that at first. going slow and careful. Used my wooden dowel on the first side went slow applied pressure. took about 5 minutes. second side I wasn't scared any more. Did it in about 2 minutes and it looks like a cleaner line. lol

Like samkjr, my heart was racing when I touched blade to metal. That turned out to be the least of my problems. Had so much carbon build-up, had to use a makeshift slide hammer to get the silencer tubes out. Unlike samkjr, my time to extract the tubes was about 8 hours. But it was worth it.

**scion0** · 06-26-2008, 11:38 AM

8 hours -- ouch!! How old is your bike and how many miles when you did the mod?

markusmaximus · 06-26-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by "Scion0"

8 hours -- ouch!! How old is your bike and how many miles when you did the mod?

She's was an 05 with only 3500 miles when I debaffled her. Admittedly, the process would not have taken so long if I had a slide hammer. But I never thought I'd need one, based on all the posts. Live and learn.

**scion0** · 06-26-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ""Scion0" ":bs28k5cc

8 hours -- ouch!! How old is your bike and how many miles when you did the mod?

She's was an 05 with only 3500 miles when I debaffled her. Admittedly, the process would not have taken so long if I had a slide hammer. But I never thought I'd need one, based on all the posts. Live and learn.

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Maybe that would not be a bad thing have available, just in case.

samkjr · 06-26-2008, 06:06 PM

mine is an 07 with 4600. and though stiff. tey were not that bad to pull out. and I was just using some needlenose pliers

**scion0** · 06-26-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by samkjr

mine is an 07 with 4600. and though stiff. tey were not that bad to pull out. and I was just using some needlenose pliers

Going to the J&P Cycle Open House Saturday so I think I am going to 'debaffle' on Sunday....

**ringadingh** · 06-26-2008, 08:09 PM

Using a good quality holesaw is the most important item along with lots of coolant, cheap holesaws make a really simple quick job into a timewasting mess. Buy a good holesaw and be done in a few minutes.

unwind2 · 06-26-2008, 08:11 PM

I'm am proud to annouce the birthing of the left baffle. I am now completely debaffled!

**coacha** · 06-26-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by unwind2

I'm am proud to annouce the birthing of the left baffle. I am now completely debaffled!

Hurray for you unwind!

tkd · 06-26-2008, 09:18 PM

I pulled one of my baffles on my baggers today in hopes that it was time to repack (and quiet it down some) but, alas, the packing was in pretty good shape other than a little discoloration.

I did start the bike with one of the baffles out and it ran like crap----coughed, sputtered, and nearly died.....it really sounded like crap. Back in went the baffle and it purred again.

don't ask me why

06-26-2008, 12:16 AM	#31
samkjr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 346	baffle removal Many of you will notice my post in the mechanical section, but Yes I did just drill mine out tonight and I sure like it. Probably one of the better cost to benefit ratio mads you can do. 60 bucks and an hour compared to 600 or so and maybe three hours. Definitely worth it. I was just scared to do something like that at first. going slow and careful. Used my wooden dowel onthe first side went slow applied pressure. took about 5 minutes. second side I wasn't scared any more. Did it in about 2 minutes and it looks like a cleaner line. lol For anyone concidering, does it sound as nice as cobra duals or V&H staights? No, but for the time and cost of this easy mod, it sure is worth it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-26-2008, 11:38 AM	#33
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	baffle removal 8 hours -- ouch!! How old is your bike and how many miles when you did the mod? __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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06-26-2008, 06:06 PM	#36
samkjr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 346	baffle removal mine is an 07 with 4600. and though stiff. tey were not that bad to pull out. and I was just using some needlenose pliers
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06-26-2008, 08:09 PM	#38
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	baffle removal Using a good quality holesaw is the most important item along with lots of coolant, cheap holesaws make a really simple quick job into a timewasting mess. Buy a good holesaw and be done in a few minutes. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-26-2008, 08:11 PM	#39
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	baffle removal I'm am proud to annouce the birthing of the left baffle. I am now completely debaffled! __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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06-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#41
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	baffle removal I pulled one of my baffles on my baggers today in hopes that it was time to repack (and quiet it down some) but, alas, the packing was in pretty good shape other than a little discoloration. I did start the bike with one of the baffles out and it ran like crap----coughed, sputtered, and nearly died.....it really sounded like crap. Back in went the baffle and it purred again. don't ask me why
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