To baffle or de-baffle is my question

03-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Does anyone think it is worth de-baffling the 1600 nomad? And, what about Vance and Hines pipes...Yay...Nay? I want some more sound...nothing to kill my ears or stir up trouble in the neighborhood...just a good rumble and maybe some more pep

**Kawhead** · 03-22-2009, 05:42 PM

That was my concern so I D-baffled. Plus the symphonic rumble emanating from those d-baffled pipes are so pleasing to the ear on a Spring afternoon. Old people juss love it!

**Cajunrider** · 03-22-2009, 05:58 PM

De-baffled mine after having it a couple of months. Added a set of Valkyrie tips and love the rumble. No aftermarket pipes for me, not now anyway.

audiogooroo · 03-22-2009, 06:23 PM

Everyone will have a different opinion on how they want their bike to sound and how loud it should be. I think de-baffling is the perfect first step for those who are not sure. Mine are de-baffled and also have Valkyrie tips and it's perfect for me. Nice low, throaty rumble, but will not set off car alarms or give me a headache on long highway runs. Plus, I really have to protect my hearing in my line of work.
Some go for the after market exhaust first, and that's fine if you have the coin. My take is, do the de-baffle (it's almost free) and see how you like it. If you want more decibels, than pony up for the V & H, or Cobra, or Roadhouse. There is no right or wrong set of pipes, (although some are higher quality than others) so just find what works for you! :)

Yellow Jacket · 03-22-2009, 06:23 PM

I de-baffled mine. It's just loud enough for me. V & H's and the others sound good too but they are too pricey for me.

mrfuni · 03-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Or you can do a semi-debaffle like I did...
Check out the Nomad garage boards...

03-22-2009, 06:50 PM

I debaffled then went back. Why? Just prefer the setup. As stated each has their reason. Sound is better but the twang got to me after awhile. Especially in a closed shell helment.

**Top Cat** · 03-22-2009, 07:19 PM

I run stock debaffled pipes with fishtail tips. Thay sound just right to me. Not loud just deep rumble.

dandolfn · 03-22-2009, 07:56 PM

Here's a how-to and a sound comparison.

faxxxy · 03-22-2009, 08:39 PM

I have read where people say they lost power because of lack of back pressure..

I have also read where people say they got an extra few HPs by de-baffleing..

This is all so confusing!

??? ??? ??? ??? ???

jamiep24 · 03-22-2009, 08:50 PM

Just did my new Nomad yesterday and man, does it sound good? I liked the stock sound but the new growl is even better, and a little louder, in my opinion.

mncruiser · 03-23-2009, 08:13 AM

I have heard many debaffle projects for other bikes on the web and some in person and always thought to myself, "I wouldn't have done that". I sat on the fence for a few months deciding on it and after one stress filled day sawing out perfectly good mufflers, it was done. I fired it up and OMG, the sun came out, birds began to sing and the sound was not just a muffler mod but it was so good, it was like I installed aftermarket pipes. Not so loud as my Honda Sabre with V&H pipes but that throaty rumble that makes everybody smile when they hear it. I told myself if I hated it, I could always go to the aftermarkets.

scott2007nomad · 03-23-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

I de-baffled mine. It's just loud enough for me. V & H's and the others sound good too but they are too pricey for me.

+1

caper · 03-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Just did the debaffle today. It took me awhile to make up my mind and I am glad I did. Sounds just the way I wanted it to! And they can always go back in, but I don't think so :)

bosko · 03-23-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by faxxxy

I have read where people say they lost power because of lack of back pressure..

I have also read where people say they got an extra few HPs by de-baffleing..

This is all so confusing!

??? ??? ??? ??? ???

De-baffling never changed the performance on my bike, good or bad. Sounds better than stock and not any louder IMO but I would still like to get V&H.

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03-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#2
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	To baffle or de-baffle is my question That was my concern so I D-baffled. Plus the symphonic rumble emanating from those d-baffled pipes are so pleasing to the ear on a Spring afternoon. Old people juss love it! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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03-22-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	To baffle or de-baffle is my question De-baffled mine after having it a couple of months. Added a set of Valkyrie tips and love the rumble. No aftermarket pipes for me, not now anyway. __________________ 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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03-22-2009, 06:23 PM	#4
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	To baffle or de-baffle is my question Everyone will have a different opinion on how they want their bike to sound and how loud it should be. I think de-baffling is the perfect first step for those who are not sure. Mine are de-baffled and also have Valkyrie tips and it's perfect for me. Nice low, throaty rumble, but will not set off car alarms or give me a headache on long highway runs. Plus, I really have to protect my hearing in my line of work. Some go for the after market exhaust first, and that's fine if you have the coin. My take is, do the de-baffle (it's almost free) and see how you like it. If you want more decibels, than pony up for the V & H, or Cobra, or Roadhouse. There is no right or wrong set of pipes, (although some are higher quality than others) so just find what works for you! :) __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-22-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	To baffle or de-baffle is my question I de-baffled mine. It's just loud enough for me. V & H's and the others sound good too but they are too pricey for me. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-22-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	To baffle or de-baffle is my question Or you can do a semi-debaffle like I did... Check out the Nomad garage boards...
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03-22-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	To baffle or de-baffle is my question I debaffled then went back. Why? Just prefer the setup. As stated each has their reason. Sound is better but the twang got to me after awhile. Especially in a closed shell helment.
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03-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	To baffle or de-baffle is my question I run stock debaffled pipes with fishtail tips. Thay sound just right to me. Not loud just deep rumble. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-22-2009, 07:56 PM	#9
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	To baffle or de-baffle is my question Here's a how-to and a sound comparison. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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03-22-2009, 08:39 PM	#10
faxxxy Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bentonville, Home of Wal-Mart Posts: 142	To baffle or de-baffle is my question I have read where people say they lost power because of lack of back pressure.. I have also read where people say they got an extra few HPs by de-baffleing.. This is all so confusing! ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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03-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#11
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	To baffle or de-baffle is my question Just did my new Nomad yesterday and man, does it sound good? I liked the stock sound but the new growl is even better, and a little louder, in my opinion.
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03-23-2009, 08:13 AM	#12
mncruiser Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220	To baffle or de-baffle is my question I have heard many debaffle projects for other bikes on the web and some in person and always thought to myself, "I wouldn't have done that". I sat on the fence for a few months deciding on it and after one stress filled day sawing out perfectly good mufflers, it was done. I fired it up and OMG, the sun came out, birds began to sing and the sound was not just a muffler mod but it was so good, it was like I installed aftermarket pipes. Not so loud as my Honda Sabre with V&H pipes but that throaty rumble that makes everybody smile when they hear it. I told myself if I hated it, I could always go to the aftermarkets. __________________ Jeff Twin Cities, MN '08 Goldwing '01 1500FI Nomad, traded 9/12 Also '02 Honda Sabre Kawanow #826
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03-23-2009, 05:44 PM	#14
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	To baffle or de-baffle is my question Just did the debaffle today. It took me awhile to make up my mind and I am glad I did. Sounds just the way I wanted it to! And they can always go back in, but I don't think so :) __________________ Live in the NOW !
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