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opticsguy · 12-03-2005, 07:25 AM

Want a little more noise. Have 4000 mi on my '05 C50, so no more warranty issues. Don't want to de-baffle completely, that would be too loud.

Thanks,

MagnumForce · 12-03-2005, 09:58 AM

Looking for this?

http://homepage.mac.com/lydanynom/iMovieTheater5.html

Your computer needs Quicktime to view the video.

SFC_Stjohn · 12-03-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZridr1

Looking for this?

http://homepage.mac.com/lydanynom/iMovieTheater5.html

Your computer needs Quicktime to view the video.

It's about a 16 meg file so it will take time to load, be patient. If you want some sound clips of what debaffled & de-mickeyed pipes sound like just go to the "Audio & Video" page on my website:

www.volusiagateway.us

HEELSFAN · 12-04-2005, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opticsguy

Want a little more noise. Have 4000 mi on my '05 C50, so no more warranty issues. Don't want to de-baffle completely, that would be too loud.

Thanks,

I have to holes drilled into each of my stock pipes and that was just what I was looking for. Its not much louder, but it's loud enough that I can hear the motor much better while riding and I don't go looking for that sixth gear that isn't there.

chadrob30 · 12-04-2005, 11:56 PM

I drilled 3 7/16" holes in each baffle of my M50 and it sounds just right. No backfires, no sputtering, and it's just loud enough that it sounds good...

Chappy206 · 12-05-2005, 06:24 AM

The instructional debaffling video was excellent. Really showed a novice like me exactly how to take out the baffles on the C-50, but I have a few questions.

First, it one were to do exactly as the guy in the video did regarding the removal of the baffles, are the exhaust pipes now considered "straight" pipes or is there another baffle further up in the exhaust?

Secondly, once the procedure is completed do you need to purchase a "power commander" to regulate fuel/air mixture, so as to eliminate backfiring and/or the bike running too "rich"?

Finally, would it be a feasible option to simply drill holes in the round plate just inside the end of the exhaust pipe, but leave the baffle in place? If this was accomplished would that necessitate installing a "power commander" in order to eliminate backfiring, etc.?

My buddy and I have a C-50 and C-50T and are considering making some changes to the exhaust in order to make our bikes a little louder, but don't want to get too extreme, nor void the warranty. Any insight anyone has on these issues would be appreciated. Thanks!

SFC_Stjohn · 12-05-2005, 07:14 AM

1st: There are a lot of people that just drill holes in the exhaust plates and are very happy with the sound.

2nd: There are 3 plates total in each exhaust pipe. 2 that hold the baffle in place (the 2nd plate is normally referred to as the "Mickey" plate) and 1 plate further up towards the exhaust port.

3rd: I was told by another member that with his C50 he just had to pull the cable on the battery and the fuel injection automatically adjusted itself for the new air flow.

Chappy206 · 12-05-2005, 04:43 PM

Thanks for that the info, I appreciate that...

Jerryzuki · 12-05-2005, 07:31 PM

Chappy, I removed my baffles and love the sound. If you follow the video you won't have any problems at all.

12-03-2005, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
opticsguy Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 40	Link on drilling the baffle? Does it work? Want a little more noise. Have 4000 mi on my '05 C50, so no more warranty issues. Don't want to de-baffle completely, that would be too loud. Thanks,

12-03-2005, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Looking for this? http://homepage.mac.com/lydanynom/iMovieTheater5.html Your computer needs Quicktime to view the video. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

12-04-2005, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 818	I drilled 3 7/16" holes in each baffle of my M50 and it sounds just right. No backfires, no sputtering, and it's just loud enough that it sounds good... __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stainless Scorpion Slipons.

12-05-2005, 07:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
SFC_Stjohn Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '04 Suzi Volusia Limited Edition Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 14	1st: There are a lot of people that just drill holes in the exhaust plates and are very happy with the sound. 2nd: There are 3 plates total in each exhaust pipe. 2 that hold the baffle in place (the 2nd plate is normally referred to as the "Mickey" plate) and 1 plate further up towards the exhaust port. 3rd: I was told by another member that with his C50 he just had to pull the cable on the battery and the fuel injection automatically adjusted itself for the new air flow. __________________

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12-05-2005, 06:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chappy206 Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50-2008 Triumph Bonneville T-100 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 91	The instructional debaffling video was excellent. Really showed a novice like me exactly how to take out the baffles on the C-50, but I have a few questions. First, it one were to do exactly as the guy in the video did regarding the removal of the baffles, are the exhaust pipes now considered "straight" pipes or is there another baffle further up in the exhaust? Secondly, once the procedure is completed do you need to purchase a "power commander" to regulate fuel/air mixture, so as to eliminate backfiring and/or the bike running too "rich"? Finally, would it be a feasible option to simply drill holes in the round plate just inside the end of the exhaust pipe, but leave the baffle in place? If this was accomplished would that necessitate installing a "power commander" in order to eliminate backfiring, etc.? My buddy and I have a C-50 and C-50T and are considering making some changes to the exhaust in order to make our bikes a little louder, but don't want to get too extreme, nor void the warranty. Any insight anyone has on these issues would be appreciated. Thanks!

12-05-2005, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chappy206 Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50-2008 Triumph Bonneville T-100 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 91	Thanks for that the info, I appreciate that...

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