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06-26-2011, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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I’m going to remove my goat bladder and leave my stock mufflers. Has anyone ever done this and if so how does it sound? It looks to be an easy thing to do just bend up some connecting pipes and weld or clamp it all together. I think I’ll go with clamping it together in case I don’t like the results.
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06-26-2011, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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You are attempting to make a piece known as a Dutch Bypass.
It was a popular, but expensive, option over the years. Most just buy aftermarket pipes. MT
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06-26-2011, 06:36 PM | #3 |
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I didn't do it, but I just recently realized when I bought the bike it happened.
(I've got a thread going on here - (http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...tart=15#368564) overall I like the sound. It's quiet but you can still hear it. I've also got a set of valk tips on there - so I would be curious to see what the sound is like compared with V&H with ultimate baffles.... I don't know what it sounds like with the goat, but without it I like it. still very quiet, but has a bit of a rumble. (nothing loud enough to bother any of the neighbours), and I guess it's getting more air through the system too.
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06-26-2011, 07:29 PM | #4 |
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Gadgets site has a good article on the Dutch Bypass.
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06-27-2011, 05:41 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the info on the Dutch bypass. I don’t like the way that looks mine would be much cleaner. The reason for the Y is to connect the two pipes to even the back pressure to eliminate the popping when you de-accelerate. I’m sure it will not pop much worse than after market exhaust, the popping was one of my concerns on doing this mod. Sounds like no one has done it without the Y pipe.
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06-27-2011, 10:02 PM | #6 |
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The popping is actually more likely caused by the exhaust reed valves. Take a look at Gadgets site for coasters or marbling. I purchased a set of coasters, Chuckster makes them, and removed the reed valves along with the cold start solenoids. Bike is much quieter and was able to get rid of a lot of unnecessary tubing.
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