Drill the exhaust? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Sgt Mike · 03-15-2006, 08:59 PM

Salesman at the dealer said that quite a few C-50 owners drill six 5/16th holes in the rear plate of each mufflers to improve the sound of the stock exhaust. He said that I would be impressed

with the sound. Im not looking for anything real loud, just to add some rumble to it. What say you folks

Thanks.

jasonA · 03-15-2006, 09:40 PM

I drilled mine last year and even went a step further and debaffled. It sounds better than stock, but still wasnt satisfied. I ended up buying V&H straight shots. Although, they are a little too loud....I enjoy them more than stock or drilling/debaffling.

Capt Cruiser · 03-15-2006, 09:49 PM

Let me know if you actually do it and how you like the sound.

Jason - did you do the six 5/16" holes???

jasonA · 03-15-2006, 10:01 PM

Hey Capt...actually.....its been almost a year since I did it, I cant remember but that sounds about right.

M50er · 03-15-2006, 11:53 PM

Don't waste your time drilling them - de-baffle them. If you don't want them too loud you will be satisfied with the tone, and you won't make the neigbors mad. This site is helpful.

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

Colorado Cajun · 03-16-2006, 12:29 AM

I drilled (4) 7/16 holes on my C50 pipes. When you are sitting still and rev the bike, there really isn't much differance. Where I really noticed a differance is when I'm riding and the bike is under load. It's not loud but it has more of a rummble that we all love and I feel my in tune with the bike because I can hear it, without pissing off everyone else. If you aren't worried about keeping a set of stock pipes, drill them. If you wan't more sound, debaffel them. If that isn't what you want, get aftermarket pipes.

I ride with a friend who rides a Victory Vegas with a stage one upgrade. The only thing I would hear was his bike when we would ride together. Now I can hear my bike and he even commented how my bike sounds much better. Still not as loud as his but that is okay too.

Cruiser22 · 03-16-2006, 08:12 AM

If this works, tell me what to do please...I can't hear my own bike when riding with friends or above wind at 30 mph. Did you just drill these holes in the rear plate around the center tube...how deep do you need to go...and does this require any re-tuning of the FI? I am not looking to be the loudest bike, I just want a little low rumble so I can hear it. Thanks.

Colorado Cajun · 03-16-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser22

If this works, tell me what to do please...I can't hear my own bike when riding with friends or above wind at 30 mph. Did you just drill these holes in the rear plate around the center tube...how deep do you need to go...and does this require any re-tuning of the FI? I am not looking to be the loudest bike, I just want a little low rumble so I can hear it. Thanks.

I drilled in the center of the plate around the center tube. I lined them up so when the bike is straight the holes line up 2 accross and 2 up and down. The plate is thin. I have posted a picture of it. Try searching for simular threads.
good luck!

Here is the pic.

Sgt Mike · 03-16-2006, 07:58 PM

Thanks Night_ Wolf

, just wanted to get as many ideas as I could so that I can make the right decision

. In fact I may go with Sportster mufflers and drill a 1" hole in the baffles, I understand that they sound and look great.

QUOTE=Night_Wolf]Hey Sarge how many forums are you going to ask the same question on??? Most who are on here are on the other forums too

[/quote]

Swick · 03-16-2006, 08:31 PM

I tried drilling, then debaffled...I ended up with V&H Cruzers. NO CONTEST!!!

03-15-2006, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	Drill the exhaust? Salesman at the dealer said that quite a few C-50 owners drill six 5/16th holes in the rear plate of each mufflers to improve the sound of the stock exhaust. He said that I would be impressedwith the sound. Im not looking for anything real loud, just to add some rumble to it. What say you folks Thanks.

03-15-2006, 11:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
M50er Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Black Location: Indiana Posts: 76	Don't waste your time drilling them - de-baffle them. If you don't want them too loud you will be satisfied with the tone, and you won't make the neigbors mad. This site is helpful. http://homepage.mac.com/lydanynom/iMovieTheater5.html __________________ Ride Free!!!! When I say it's safe to surf, it's safe to surf!!!!

03-16-2006, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I drilled (4) 7/16 holes on my C50 pipes. When you are sitting still and rev the bike, there really isn't much differance. Where I really noticed a differance is when I'm riding and the bike is under load. It's not loud but it has more of a rummble that we all love and I feel my in tune with the bike because I can hear it, without pissing off everyone else. If you aren't worried about keeping a set of stock pipes, drill them. If you wan't more sound, debaffel them. If that isn't what you want, get aftermarket pipes. I ride with a friend who rides a Victory Vegas with a stage one upgrade. The only thing I would hear was his bike when we would ride together. Now I can hear my bike and he even commented how my bike sounds much better. Still not as loud as his but that is okay too. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

03-16-2006, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	Thanks Night_ Wolf , just wanted to get as many ideas as I could so that I can make the right decision . In fact I may go with Sportster mufflers and drill a 1" hole in the baffles, I understand that they sound and look great. QUOTE=Night_Wolf]Hey Sarge how many forums are you going to ask the same question on??? Most who are on here are on the other forums too [/quote] Last edited by Sgt Mike; 03-16-2006 at 08:03 PM.

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03-15-2006, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasonA Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Memphis Posts: 67	I drilled mine last year and even went a step further and debaffled. It sounds better than stock, but still wasnt satisfied. I ended up buying V&H straight shots. Although, they are a little too loud....I enjoy them more than stock or drilling/debaffling.

03-15-2006, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capt Cruiser Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2005 C50 Boulevard Location: Ludlow, MA Posts: 10	Let me know if you actually do it and how you like the sound. Jason - did you do the six 5/16" holes???

03-15-2006, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
jasonA Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Memphis Posts: 67	Hey Capt...actually.....its been almost a year since I did it, I cant remember but that sounds about right.

03-16-2006, 08:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cruiser22 Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 26	If this works, tell me what to do please...I can't hear my own bike when riding with friends or above wind at 30 mph. Did you just drill these holes in the rear plate around the center tube...how deep do you need to go...and does this require any re-tuning of the FI? I am not looking to be the loudest bike, I just want a little low rumble so I can hear it. Thanks.

03-16-2006, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Swick Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Toronto, OH Posts: 97	I tried drilling, then debaffled...I ended up with V&H Cruzers. NO CONTEST!!!

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