TOO QUIET

kawbuc · 05-14-2008, 11:17 AM

KawBuc here.
Love my new Nomad. But man, it is too quiet. Dont want a loud bike but i want to hear it. I saw somwhere something about removing a silencer? Is that the baffle? Has anyone on here done that? Will it affect my warrenty?

rlfaubion · 05-14-2008, 11:40 AM

No - Silencers are different from baffles. Go to BlownDodges Garage and look up the thread. Everything you need to know is there. It's and EZ mod and worthy. Congrats on the scoot!

socwkbiker · 05-14-2008, 11:45 AM

The silencer is not the baffle. Many here have done what is referred to as the baffelectomy in order to get more sound. If you look in the garage, I think there's a how-to and a discussion on the warranty.

Valdez, you answered as I was typing. LOL

rlfaubion · 05-14-2008, 12:25 PM

You better get back to work then Bringer of the Light!

socwkbiker · 05-14-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

You better get back to work then Bringer of the Light!

LMAO! Yes sir!

caddman11 · 05-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Welcome Kawbuc, from the Indiana. Lots of threads on this topic. Have a field day. Remember 1-1/4 hole saw.

cactusjack · 05-14-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by caddman11

Welcome Kawbuc, from the Indiana. Lots of threads on this topic. Have a field day. Remember 1-1/4 hole saw.

Don't you mean 1-3/4"?

rlfaubion · 05-14-2008, 12:49 PM

1 3/4" only

**billmac** · 05-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Kawbuc, Its easy to make the Nomad rumble. What Valdez said, Blowndodge forum has your answer and explicit instructions.

rflnomad · 05-14-2008, 08:04 PM

I agree, look at BDs 'silencer removal' thread. We did it and I like it. Plus, have you priced a set of Vance & Hines Baggers?

05-14-2008, 08:06 PM

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/?boar...ead=529&page=1

05-14-2008, 08:46 PM

GEEZ Wolfie...It's about time you did your job!!!!

kawgirl · 05-14-2008, 09:25 PM

Yup, bafflectomy. I did it to mine and love the sound. Welcome aboard!

**Top Cat** · 05-14-2008, 09:30 PM

Yeah and don't wimp out. If a GIRL can do it you can do it.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2008, 09:51 PM

After reading the thread in BD's garage, I picked up the hole saw and turned a dowel. Before starting the silencer removal, I brought my Nomad in for the 600 mile first service and asked the service manager if removing the silencers would void my warranty. He stated that if anything went wrong with the bike that required warranty service, the first question Kawasaki would ask is if there were any modifications. When they tell Kawasaki yes and describe the mod to them, Kawasaki could at their own discretion deny coverage. I don't know if this has actually happened to anyone but I'm not going to chance it. He told me to buy V & H or Cobra pipes where ever I'd like and that would positively not affect warranty coverage. Take this for what you think it's worth. If anybody has done the mod and has not been denied warranty coverage please let me know. I've been tempted to contact Kawasaki about it myself to see what they would say.

05-14-2008, 11:17 AM	#1
kawbuc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: LAKELAND FLORIDA Posts: 164	TOO QUIET KawBuc here. Love my new Nomad. But man, it is too quiet. Dont want a loud bike but i want to hear it. I saw somwhere something about removing a silencer? Is that the baffle? Has anyone on here done that? Will it affect my warrenty? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-14-2008, 11:40 AM	#2
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	TOO QUIET No - Silencers are different from baffles. Go to BlownDodges Garage and look up the thread. Everything you need to know is there. It's and EZ mod and worthy. Congrats on the scoot!
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05-14-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	TOO QUIET The silencer is not the baffle. Many here have done what is referred to as the baffelectomy in order to get more sound. If you look in the garage, I think there's a how-to and a discussion on the warranty. Valdez, you answered as I was typing. LOL __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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05-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#4
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	TOO QUIET You better get back to work then Bringer of the Light!
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05-14-2008, 12:31 PM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	TOO QUIET Welcome Kawbuc, from the Indiana. Lots of threads on this topic. Have a field day. Remember 1-1/4 hole saw.
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05-14-2008, 12:49 PM	#8
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	TOO QUIET 1 3/4" only
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05-14-2008, 05:14 PM	#9
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	TOO QUIET Kawbuc, Its easy to make the Nomad rumble. What Valdez said, Blowndodge forum has your answer and explicit instructions.
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05-14-2008, 08:04 PM	#10
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	TOO QUIET I agree, look at BDs 'silencer removal' thread. We did it and I like it. Plus, have you priced a set of Vance & Hines Baggers? __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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05-14-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	TOO QUIET http://kawanow.proboards77.com/?boar...ead=529&page=1
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05-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	TOO QUIET GEEZ Wolfie...It's about time you did your job!!!!
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05-14-2008, 09:25 PM	#13
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	TOO QUIET Yup, bafflectomy. I did it to mine and love the sound. Welcome aboard! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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05-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	TOO QUIET Yeah and don't wimp out. If a GIRL can do it you can do it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-14-2008, 09:51 PM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	TOO QUIET After reading the thread in BD's garage, I picked up the hole saw and turned a dowel. Before starting the silencer removal, I brought my Nomad in for the 600 mile first service and asked the service manager if removing the silencers would void my warranty. He stated that if anything went wrong with the bike that required warranty service, the first question Kawasaki would ask is if there were any modifications. When they tell Kawasaki yes and describe the mod to them, Kawasaki could at their own discretion deny coverage. I don't know if this has actually happened to anyone but I'm not going to chance it. He told me to buy V & H or Cobra pipes where ever I'd like and that would positively not affect warranty coverage. Take this for what you think it's worth. If anybody has done the mod and has not been denied warranty coverage please let me know. I've been tempted to contact Kawasaki about it myself to see what they would say. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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