bafflectomy

patrick · 12-25-2011, 12:22 AM

Has anybody done this and wasnt happy with it after they did it? I watched the video on it and it sounded ok ,but he never reved it up or drove it. Im wondering if theres alot more snap -crackle and pop or just a good rumble?

cajun2wheels · 12-25-2011, 01:31 AM

I did mine and it lowers the tone and just a wee bit louder.No snap,crackle,or pop.I don't think you will find many negative comments.

madcow · 12-25-2011, 05:40 AM

i found it gave more tone to my 99s sound, also i found a little of the torque had moved from the bottom to mid way through the rev range...im very happy with it as i can still hear my stereo on the open road..

**tomm** · 12-25-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick

Has anybody done this and wasnt happy with it after they did it? I watched the video on it and it sounded ok ,but he never reved it up or drove it. Im wondering if theres alot more snap -crackle and pop or just a good rumble?

No snap, crackle, or pop Patrick. Just a nice rumble so it doesn't sound like a sewing machine anymore. Not too loud though.

Nonetheless, there are times when we do some long-distance riding 2-up, and quieter is definitely better after we've been on the road for several hours. So I set mine up so I can put them back and remove them with just a couple of screws. Works great for me. Nice and quiet on long trips and when my wife and I are out. Little more rumble so I can at least hear my own bike when I'm out with a friend of mine who has a Heritage with V&H pipes.

**glwilson** · 12-25-2011, 07:57 AM

I liked the sound so much after I did it that I went and bought a Harley

Loafer · 12-25-2011, 08:02 AM

Hahahaha....

redjay · 12-25-2011, 08:24 AM

The debaffled mufflers were perfect for me, not too loud but just loud enough to know the bike was a Vtwin. No snap crackle pop, just a nice rumble.

kenb · 12-25-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I liked the sound so much after I did it that I went and bought a Harley

How a cheap modification turns into an expensive mistake!

**Top Cat** · 12-25-2011, 09:34 AM

I only know of one person on here that didn't like the sound.
I like mine and my wife rides her own bike behind me and never has she complained about the noise.

blowndodge · 12-25-2011, 10:08 AM

The guys I ride with say they really like the "tone" of the bike now. I wish I could fine out the guy who wrote that article here and send him a pay pal thanks for his brilliance!

jandreu · 12-25-2011, 11:37 AM

I like the sound also, just enough rumble. Be sure and cap off your reed valves though as you will hear more pop on deceleration if you don't.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-25-2011, 12:06 PM

I have enjoyed mine for over two years now.

cactusjack · 12-25-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

The guys I ride with say they really like the "tone" of the bike now. I wish I could fine out the guy who wrote that article here and send him a pay pal thanks for his brilliance!

It was our very own BlownDodge, in his only moment of brilliance.

**ringadingh** · 12-25-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I liked the sound so much after I did it that I went and bought a Harley

Im sure that was a great cost saving measure rather than buying aftermarket pipes.

Ramakill · 12-26-2011, 12:23 AM

Hi Guys, my 'Nad came with the "bafflectomy" already done, love the sound it produces but I wasn't happy with what it left showing in the tailpipes, so I used the next size up holesaw and 'trimmed' out the lip left behind after the baffles were removed.
Here is a pic of the result plus a 'full length' pic of my 'Nad with my 900 Custom I upgraded from in the background.

P1050492.jpg, P1050495.jpg

12-25-2011, 12:22 AM	#1
patrick Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nevis minnesota Posts: 230	bafflectomy Has anybody done this and wasnt happy with it after they did it? I watched the video on it and it sounded ok ,but he never reved it up or drove it. Im wondering if theres alot more snap -crackle and pop or just a good rumble? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-25-2011, 01:31 AM	#2
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	I did mine and it lowers the tone and just a wee bit louder.No snap,crackle,or pop.I don't think you will find many negative comments. __________________
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12-25-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
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12-25-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
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12-25-2011, 09:34 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I only know of one person on here that didn't like the sound. I like mine and my wife rides her own bike behind me and never has she complained about the noise. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-25-2011, 05:40 AM	#3
madcow Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: echuca/moama. australia Posts: 603	i found it gave more tone to my 99s sound, also i found a little of the torque had moved from the bottom to mid way through the rev range...im very happy with it as i can still hear my stereo on the open road..
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12-25-2011, 08:24 AM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	The debaffled mufflers were perfect for me, not too loud but just loud enough to know the bike was a Vtwin. No snap crackle pop, just a nice rumble.
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12-25-2011, 10:08 AM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	The guys I ride with say they really like the "tone" of the bike now. I wish I could fine out the guy who wrote that article here and send him a pay pal thanks for his brilliance! __________________ 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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12-25-2011, 11:37 AM	#11
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	I like the sound also, just enough rumble. Be sure and cap off your reed valves though as you will hear more pop on deceleration if you don't. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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12-25-2011, 12:06 PM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I have enjoyed mine for over two years now.
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12-26-2011, 12:23 AM	#15
Ramakill Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 194	Hi Guys, my 'Nad came with the "bafflectomy" already done, love the sound it produces but I wasn't happy with what it left showing in the tailpipes, so I used the next size up holesaw and 'trimmed' out the lip left behind after the baffles were removed. Here is a pic of the result plus a 'full length' pic of my 'Nad with my 900 Custom I upgraded from in the background. P1050492.jpg, P1050495.jpg
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