??Vaquero debaffling??

Crab · 12-24-2011, 01:48 PM

So i took a 1-1/8'' hole saw and and drilled down the smaller pipe and went thru both inter baffle plates... The question is is that enough or should I take a 2" holes and go around the outside ring,,,and if I do will the baffle pull completely out..tried researching but didnt have much luck..
Thanks
Merry Christmas
Crab

Monkeyman · 12-24-2011, 02:21 PM

You take a hole saw and drill around the big hole. Everything pulls out.

redjay · 12-24-2011, 02:52 PM

Are you sure that is the case on a Vaquero ? I know a 1 3/4 hole works on a Nomad.

Monkeyman · 12-24-2011, 03:50 PM

Hmmm. Thought the 1700 exhaust was similar to the 1500/1600 exhaust.

redjay · 12-24-2011, 03:58 PM

Not sure if the internal construction is identical. Probably similar.

Italya · 12-24-2011, 04:45 PM

If you decide you don't like the sound I have a stock exhaust that has about 150 miles total on it... Willing to let it go!

**ringadingh** · 12-24-2011, 05:49 PM

I don't recall anyone trying a debaffle on a 1700, you may have to figure it out on your own and post the results. Id assume that it is most likely possible, but may take some finaggling.

shivanurse · 04-18-2012, 11:49 AM

Ok. Anyone try this yet. I'd like to know if I can take the whole back plate off and just get all the material out.

redjay · 04-18-2012, 04:56 PM

Try it and let us know (g).

Gonzo · 04-18-2012, 09:50 PM

The farthest I got with mine was the 2 baffle plates in the back. After I heard that a tuner was needed after the cats were removed I decided against going further. The price of a tuner isn't worth it to me until I can replace the mufflers.

**jestephens** · 04-19-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shivanurse

Ok. Anyone try this yet. I'd like to know if I can take the whole back plate off and just get all the material out.

I did that. While it was open I installed a straight pipe through that portion too. It sounded better, but I think you'll still be disappointed. ???
-Jay

shivanurse · 04-19-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I did that. While it was open I installed a straight pipe through that portion too. It sounded better, but I think you'll still be disappointed. ???
-Jay

So Jay when you took off the backplate did the baffle pack come sliding right out or was it a pain to get out.

Thanks

**jestephens** · 04-20-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shivanurse

So Jay when you took off the backplate did the baffle pack come sliding right out or was it a pain to get out.

Thanks

I cut the inlet end of the muffler off with a dremel tool cut-of wheel, did my work, and had the muffler shop weld the end back on. Nothing inside even appears to be able to pull out.

You can see the result in this picture. - Note, later I cut off the inlet pipe itself to use in the making of a mid-pipe to install some custom application mufflers.

shivanurse · 04-20-2012, 10:10 AM

Hmmm. Thanks. Sounds like i'm just better off waiting until i can afford some new pipes. Curious about your cutom pipes. I like the look and sound.

galax83061 · 04-20-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shivanurse

Hmmm. Thanks. Sounds like i'm just better off waiting until i can afford some new pipes. Curious about your cutom pipes. I like the look and sound.

I am going to have to wait for me to be able to afford the slipons. I really hate to wait but I don't want to drill mine out and decide that they sound stupid. Allthough I would be happy with just a little more sound out of my stock pipes as they are.

12-24-2011, 01:48 PM	#1
Crab Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 59	??Vaquero debaffling?? So i took a 1-1/8'' hole saw and and drilled down the smaller pipe and went thru both inter baffle plates... The question is is that enough or should I take a 2" holes and go around the outside ring,,,and if I do will the baffle pull completely out..tried researching but didnt have much luck.. Thanks Merry Christmas Crab Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-24-2011, 02:21 PM	#2
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	You take a hole saw and drill around the big hole. Everything pulls out. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-24-2011, 03:50 PM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Hmmm. Thought the 1700 exhaust was similar to the 1500/1600 exhaust. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-24-2011, 03:58 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Not sure if the internal construction is identical. Probably similar. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-24-2011, 05:49 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I don't recall anyone trying a debaffle on a 1700, you may have to figure it out on your own and post the results. Id assume that it is most likely possible, but may take some finaggling. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-24-2011, 02:52 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Are you sure that is the case on a Vaquero ? I know a 1 3/4 hole works on a Nomad.
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12-24-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
Italya Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 15	If you decide you don't like the sound I have a stock exhaust that has about 150 miles total on it... Willing to let it go!
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04-18-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
shivanurse Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Born in San Francisco moved to Santa Fe, NM Posts: 88	Ok. Anyone try this yet. I'd like to know if I can take the whole back plate off and just get all the material out. __________________ Mmmmm Bacon!!
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04-18-2012, 04:56 PM	#9
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Try it and let us know (g).
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04-18-2012, 09:50 PM	#10
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	The farthest I got with mine was the 2 baffle plates in the back. After I heard that a tuner was needed after the cats were removed I decided against going further. The price of a tuner isn't worth it to me until I can replace the mufflers. __________________ "Gonzo"
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04-20-2012, 10:10 AM	#14
shivanurse Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Born in San Francisco moved to Santa Fe, NM Posts: 88	Hmmm. Thanks. Sounds like i'm just better off waiting until i can afford some new pipes. Curious about your cutom pipes. I like the look and sound. __________________ Mmmmm Bacon!!
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