Exhaust Mod

Tortuga · 08-13-2022, 12:29 AM

2014 Nomad- Anybody tried just drilling some holes in the rear baffle for a little more sound? I don't want to debaffle the whole pipes and prices for aftermarket exhausts are ridiculous.

redjay · 08-13-2022, 11:56 AM

Did you check Youtube for videos and sound clips ?

Tortuga · 08-13-2022, 03:04 PM

I did but didn't find anything on drilling just the rear baffle, the one at the outlet.

BrokeAss · 08-13-2022, 07:25 PM

Yes, there are three baffle tubes in each muffler. I drilled out #1 and #3 in each and it still sounded like a lawn mower and ran hot. A cold air intake, aftermarket pipes, and Ivan reflash are pretty much requirements that come with owning a VN1700 platform, Kawasaki tied up and gagged the engine to such an extreme degree. It's no wonder the VN1700s always belly flop in comparison tests, I sure wish they'd test one that has been taken off its leash.

alwhite00 · 08-15-2022, 08:07 AM

I can always tell when someone drilled holes in the baffle. It just doesn't have a good sound.

Tortuga · 08-15-2022, 01:57 PM

Okay, doesn't sound like something I should do.

redjay · 08-20-2022, 11:12 PM

There are some used Cobra slip ons for sale on the forum.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...727#post728727

Tortuga · 08-20-2022, 11:41 PM

Thanks

KRosz85 · 08-23-2022, 12:33 PM

Has anyone ever installed the Vance and Hines dual bagger exhaust on an ‘04 Nomad 1500? Is it a must to flash the ECU on fuel injected or can they just be installed and ridden with no issues?

redjay · 08-23-2022, 09:57 PM

No ECU flash available for the 1500/1600's and no aftermarket fuel processor needed for 1500/1600's if you are just changing the exhaust.

08-13-2022, 07:25 PM	#4
BrokeAss Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 297	Yes, there are three baffle tubes in each muffler. I drilled out #1 and #3 in each and it still sounded like a lawn mower and ran hot. A cold air intake, aftermarket pipes, and Ivan reflash are pretty much requirements that come with owning a VN1700 platform, Kawasaki tied up and gagged the engine to such an extreme degree. It's no wonder the VN1700s always belly flop in comparison tests, I sure wish they'd test one that has been taken off its leash. __________________ '09 Nomad 1700 - Ivan's flash - Kuryakyn Alley Cat - V&H slip-ons - Triple hi/low beam H4 headlights - Desert Dawgs - Half the F&S Catalog
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08-15-2022, 08:07 AM	#5
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	I can always tell when someone drilled holes in the baffle. It just doesn't have a good sound. __________________ Tighten it till it strips and back it off a quarter turn. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-13-2022, 12:29 AM	#1
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 562	Exhaust Mod 2014 Nomad- Anybody tried just drilling some holes in the rear baffle for a little more sound? I don't want to debaffle the whole pipes and prices for aftermarket exhausts are ridiculous. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-13-2022, 11:56 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	Did you check Youtube for videos and sound clips ?
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08-13-2022, 03:04 PM	#3
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 562	I did but didn't find anything on drilling just the rear baffle, the one at the outlet.
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08-15-2022, 01:57 PM	#6
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 562	Okay, doesn't sound like something I should do.
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08-20-2022, 11:12 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	There are some used Cobra slip ons for sale on the forum. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...727#post728727
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08-20-2022, 11:41 PM	#8
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 562	Thanks
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08-23-2022, 12:33 PM	#9
KRosz85 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 2	Has anyone ever installed the Vance and Hines dual bagger exhaust on an ‘04 Nomad 1500? Is it a must to flash the ECU on fuel injected or can they just be installed and ridden with no issues?
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08-23-2022, 09:57 PM	#10
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	No ECU flash available for the 1500/1600's and no aftermarket fuel processor needed for 1500/1600's if you are just changing the exhaust.
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