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Old 08-09-2017, 02:56 PM   #1
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Mileage drop after baffelctomy

I removed my stock exhaust baffles and my mileage is now running around 27-29 mpg. Is this normal? I was getting mid 30's before.



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Old 08-09-2017, 03:02 PM   #2
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Possible, that you're more playing with the throttle while listening to the new exhaust sound ?


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Old 08-10-2017, 07:26 PM   #3
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I have a debaffle on my Nomad and get 42 mpg consistently.
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Old 08-10-2017, 10:00 PM   #4
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Yep, it sounds like a bad case of right-wristitis.
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Old 08-11-2017, 11:08 AM   #5
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I get 44- 46 on my Nomad unbaffled, mostly highway @ 70. She'll premium works best & k&n air filter.

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Old 08-11-2017, 07:45 PM   #6
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If you have a fuel module, try retuning it.
I did on my oem pipes and ended up with slightly different settings.
..... or retune your wrist :)
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Open exhaust = less backpressure = less torque = more throttle (even if you don't realize it).
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Old 08-11-2017, 11:33 PM   #8
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I figured it out...a combination of playing with the new volume and more around town riding. Went on the highway and got a solid 42 mpg. Whew...I was worried for a bit!
 
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Old 08-14-2017, 09:31 AM   #9
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So the question is, how does it sound? I have been contemplating it, looking for a bit more sound out of the stock exhaust.
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Old 08-15-2017, 05:29 PM   #10
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Bought my first Nomad (no baffles), rode it two thousand miles home. Didn't like the constant noise (already deaf in one ear due to motocross) and put stock mufflers on it. Mileage improved 1-2 mpg.
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Old 08-16-2017, 12:14 PM   #11
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To me it's a little deper, throatier, and a little louder without being obnoxiously loud.
so far I like it.
 
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