Removing Silencers - Page 12

Todd · 11-07-2007, 11:02 PM

Well, let me say thanks to BD for increasing the value of the almost new stock pipes laying in my garage......the bidding will begin now for anyone wanting to try something further :) ;)

blowndodge · 11-07-2007, 11:15 PM

price gouger!!

zoom45 · 11-07-2007, 11:17 PM

Well, after reading all 12 pages of this post I decided to do my pipes this weekend. I had planned on buying the V&H but would much rather save some money. I was worried it may sound like an old Honda Spirit with loud pipes. They make an ugly popping sound and not a deep rumple. I think most of you have the 1600. Have any of you done this to a 1500? I wouldn't think they would be any different.
Thanks,
Zoom45

Todd · 11-07-2007, 11:22 PM

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price gouger!!

Such ugly words...I prefer Free Market Driven Price Increase

blowndodge · 11-07-2007, 11:24 PM

Zoom, I believe they are the same. check here http://www.gadgetjq.com/muffler_gut.htm but just don't follow the directions. Our way is 10 times easier and faster.

BD CME

11-08-2007, 05:59 AM

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Have any of you done this to a 1500? I wouldn't think they would be any different.
Thanks,
Zoom45

I'm planning on taking mine out this weekend. It's a 1500. I would think they are the same as the 1600. If it doesn't work......Todd, hold on to those stock pipes a while longer!

**trip** · 11-08-2007, 06:52 AM

I plan on getting the stuff this Saturday and doing the "Silencer" thang. I'll report after the deed is done.

flightdoc · 11-08-2007, 11:30 AM

The warranty question was raised. wouldn't it be best to wait til the warranty has expired then do the changes.

davidjones1 · 11-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Zoom, mine is and 03 1500fi, it work great just follow what has been written- so shall it be. lol

11-09-2007, 11:44 AM

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The warranty question was raised. wouldn't it be best to wait til the warranty has expired then do the changes.

Spoken like a true Senior Member!!

flightdoc · 11-09-2007, 01:25 PM

I don't like that word!!

11-09-2007, 01:28 PM

flightdoc · 11-09-2007, 01:32 PM

did someone say discount!!!! comeon ma were goin to the store!

11-09-2007, 01:51 PM

zoom45 · 11-09-2007, 01:55 PM

I couldn't wait till the weekend and went ahead and removed my baffles

. It was easy to do as stated, does sound deeper, and it's not too loud. Right now, to me, it's a toss up on whether I liked it better stock or with the new sound. I'm so use to the stock sound and only have a harley with drag pipes to compare it to. I do like it better than a stock harley sound. You don't notice that much louder sound on the highway. It must make some difference because I passed some Harley guys eating outside and they stopped eating to see what it was when I came by.

I wonder if rounding over the inside of the cut flange and grinding the cut smooth will change the tune any? I think I'm going to try it before I paint mine.
Zoom45

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Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Removing Silencers Well, let me say thanks to BD for increasing the value of the almost new stock pipes laying in my garage......the bidding will begin now for anyone wanting to try something further :) ;) __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Removing Silencers price gouger!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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11-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#168
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Removing Silencers Well, after reading all 12 pages of this post I decided to do my pipes this weekend. I had planned on buying the V&H but would much rather save some money. I was worried it may sound like an old Honda Spirit with loud pipes. They make an ugly popping sound and not a deep rumple. I think most of you have the 1600. Have any of you done this to a 1500? I wouldn't think they would be any different. Thanks, Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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11-07-2007, 11:24 PM	#170
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Removing Silencers Zoom, I believe they are the same. check here http://www.gadgetjq.com/muffler_gut.htm but just don't follow the directions. Our way is 10 times easier and faster. BD CME __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-08-2007, 06:52 AM	#172
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Removing Silencers I plan on getting the stuff this Saturday and doing the "Silencer" thang. I'll report after the deed is done. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-08-2007, 11:30 AM	#173
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Removing Silencers The warranty question was raised. wouldn't it be best to wait til the warranty has expired then do the changes.
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11-08-2007, 08:27 PM	#174
davidjones1 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TENN Posts: 864	Removing Silencers Zoom, mine is and 03 1500fi, it work great just follow what has been written- so shall it be. lol
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11-09-2007, 01:55 PM	#180
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Removing Silencers I couldn't wait till the weekend and went ahead and removed my baffles . It was easy to do as stated, does sound deeper, and it's not too loud. Right now, to me, it's a toss up on whether I liked it better stock or with the new sound. I'm so use to the stock sound and only have a harley with drag pipes to compare it to. I do like it better than a stock harley sound. You don't notice that much louder sound on the highway. It must make some difference because I passed some Harley guys eating outside and they stopped eating to see what it was when I came by. I wonder if rounding over the inside of the cut flange and grinding the cut smooth will change the tune any? I think I'm going to try it before I paint mine. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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