Vance and Hines Baggers - Page 2

macmac · 10-09-2010, 09:05 AM

I run up maybe to 3,700 rpm to get moving pretty good, but settle in around 2,700 rpm to cruise my back roads. The baggers are a little louder than stock then, but not much.

2,700 rpm in 5th is about all that is legal here and in some places that is pushin things.

I get a decell kackel if i roll off hard. I could rown that with fuel if I wanted turing up pot 3 on the TFI, but i don't.

With the same ease and for the economy I just roll off mostly and hold a little throttle leaning out the waste mix to nill, UNTIL some cage trys to kill me, then I let it tawk.

Cagers don't like bikes that spit and pop, and act up. Cagers are library people, and don't deal in tat stress any. They think something is wrong and clear the hell out and that means stay away from me. I like that.

But I do not try to ride loud.

skiman · 10-14-2010, 02:29 PM

My baggers were pretty loud at first but after they destroyed my hearing they are much quieter now

Blueraven · 10-14-2010, 08:48 PM

Oh, that is SO nice to here. Deaf at age 51... LOL

mattdaelectrician · 10-14-2010, 09:01 PM

what?

skiman · 10-14-2010, 09:46 PM

Nah 24 years of J57's TF33's and CFM56's took care of most of it ,,,

**Kawhead** · 10-15-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueraven

Oh, that is SO nice to here. Deaf at age 51... LOL

It's bound to happen sometime 'nother. If you're lucky like me you'll get selective hearing.

macmac · 10-15-2010, 12:30 PM

I use vigra for ear plugs..

vulcanguy · 10-22-2010, 05:14 AM

Johny Walker Black on ice works for me !!!!
:)

**Kawhead** · 10-22-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I use vigra for ear plugs..

Them Harley people told me to do that to enhance hearing. It don't Mac. Dayum I felt so stupid. :-[

james40 · 10-22-2010, 03:31 PM

I quieted my V&H pipes down by taking them off, selling them and installing stock pipes. I much more enjoy the ride now. Even made a few bucks on the swap.

They are too loud for my taste, but to each his own.

ndbigfish · 10-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Try re-packing the baffles. I used (2) pieces of Ø 1/2" stove door gasket 10 feet long. I wired the gasket to the slots in the baffles and wound it snugly around the baffle and wired it in place on the opposite end. Then I covered the gasket with a package of fiberglass mat used in auto repair. I held the fiberglass mat in place with mechanic's wire. This dropped the exhaust note and reduced the sound and tinny sound. It now purrs just louder than the wind noise blowing around my helmet.

timebandit · 10-24-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skiman

My baggers were pretty loud at first but after they destroyed my hearing they are much quieter now

bendusty · 10-27-2010, 01:31 PM

Where can I find a set of replacement baffles? for the V & H. Have been looking for some for 2 mos.

tomk · 10-30-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueraven

I would like to quiet down the bike as these are LOUD pipes. Is there a trick without compromising the fuel economy or power?

http://www.smartpartz.com/SPZVHDBM.html

I installed these quiet baffles and they gave me about a 7db reduction accross the rpm range. The baggers sound better too.

**Cajunrider** · 10-30-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bendusty

Where can I find a set of replacement baffles? for the V & H. Have been looking for some for 2 mos.

V & H doesn't offer them for the baggers. You may get lucky and find a set on ebay if you're patient enough.

10-09-2010, 09:05 AM	#16
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Vance and Hines Baggers I run up maybe to 3,700 rpm to get moving pretty good, but settle in around 2,700 rpm to cruise my back roads. The baggers are a little louder than stock then, but not much. 2,700 rpm in 5th is about all that is legal here and in some places that is pushin things. I get a decell kackel if i roll off hard. I could rown that with fuel if I wanted turing up pot 3 on the TFI, but i don't. With the same ease and for the economy I just roll off mostly and hold a little throttle leaning out the waste mix to nill, UNTIL some cage trys to kill me, then I let it tawk. Cagers don't like bikes that spit and pop, and act up. Cagers are library people, and don't deal in tat stress any. They think something is wrong and clear the hell out and that means stay away from me. I like that. But I do not try to ride loud. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-14-2010, 02:29 PM	#17
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Vance and Hines Baggers My baggers were pretty loud at first but after they destroyed my hearing they are much quieter now __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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10-14-2010, 08:48 PM	#18
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	Vance and Hines Baggers Oh, that is SO nice to here. Deaf at age 51... LOL __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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10-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#19
mattdaelectrician Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Binghamton, ny Posts: 85	Vance and Hines Baggers what?
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10-14-2010, 09:46 PM	#20
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Vance and Hines Baggers Nah 24 years of J57's TF33's and CFM56's took care of most of it ,,, __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#22
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Vance and Hines Baggers I use vigra for ear plugs.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-22-2010, 05:14 AM	#23
vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Vance and Hines Baggers Johny Walker Black on ice works for me !!!! :) __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
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10-22-2010, 03:31 PM	#25
james40 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WOODLAND, CA 95695 Posts: 135	Vance and Hines Baggers I quieted my V&H pipes down by taking them off, selling them and installing stock pipes. I much more enjoy the ride now. Even made a few bucks on the swap. They are too loud for my taste, but to each his own.
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10-23-2010, 09:37 PM	#26
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Vance and Hines Baggers Try re-packing the baffles. I used (2) pieces of Ø 1/2" stove door gasket 10 feet long. I wired the gasket to the slots in the baffles and wound it snugly around the baffle and wired it in place on the opposite end. Then I covered the gasket with a package of fiberglass mat used in auto repair. I held the fiberglass mat in place with mechanic's wire. This dropped the exhaust note and reduced the sound and tinny sound. It now purrs just louder than the wind noise blowing around my helmet. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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10-27-2010, 01:31 PM	#28
bendusty Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 186	Vance and Hines Baggers Where can I find a set of replacement baffles? for the V & H. Have been looking for some for 2 mos.
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