Removing baffles... how loud is it - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Jonger · 04-17-2006, 09:19 PM

If I remove myn baffles how loud is it going to be? I don't want extremely loud pipes. Will just drilling a couple holes be enough to achieve what I want?

Breeze · 04-18-2006, 09:21 AM

LOUD
I did mine and love it. I gutted everything, the plates and restrictors. Straight pipes now.

J.Sam · 04-18-2006, 01:22 PM

If you want to open up the exhaust so it will run better and give you a little more sound, you can just drill out the plates and not touch the baffles. If you shine a light into your exhaust pipe you can see a plate that is about 14 inches inside the muffler. If you can find a long enough 1/2" to 5/8" extension bit it is fairly easy to do. I had to grind down the shaft on a bit so it would fit an extension in order to reach the plate. I then drilled two holes in the plate of each muffler. It opens up the exhaust, gives you a deep tone from your pipes, and it does not change the appearance of your mufflers.

yukaputz · 04-18-2006, 01:23 PM

Plates? Restrictors? Is there more for me to remove? I did the 3" hole saw and broom stick trick, but all I got out was the baffles. Is there more?

Jonger, drop me a note, I'll light up my pipes for ya on the phone at 3:15 today.

Jonger · 04-18-2006, 01:39 PM

If thats the case I probably won't do it. I want it to be louder, but not window rattling. I know if I do it I will be sorry and poorer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze

LOUD
I did mine and love it. I gutted everything, the plates and restrictors. Straight pipes now.

Everett Keith · 04-18-2006, 07:38 PM

Wait until you go down the road at 60mph and then see how loud it is or have someone follow behind you they can tell you.

jkulysses · 04-18-2006, 09:04 PM

They are not window shattering loud by any means, but they are louder for sure. I would say they are perfect for somebody that doesn't want extremely loud pipes. I want louder though and will be getting some hardkromes.

Iceman99 · 04-18-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonger

If thats the case I probably won't do it. I want it to be louder, but not window rattling. I know if I do it I will be sorry and poorer.

I de-baffled mine...Its not load at all...It is louder then stock but not nearly as loud as any aftermarket exhuast

Milton · 04-19-2006, 05:17 AM

I drilled one 15mm hole at the end of the back baffle ( the one you see when you look into the can from the back) and six 10mm holes in the end plate. Never needed to remove anything. Its Loud but from about 45 MPH the wind noise past my helmet becomes louder. Go for it it sounds great!

jkulysses · 04-20-2006, 10:37 PM

After removing my baffles I can hear the exhaust at any speed with a full face helmet on.

Breeze · 04-21-2006, 09:16 AM

My wife tells me that she and our dog can hear my bike for about a minute or so before I get to the house.

04-17-2006, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonger In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Novi, mi Posts: 115	Removing baffles... how loud is it If I remove myn baffles how loud is it going to be? I don't want extremely loud pipes. Will just drilling a couple holes be enough to achieve what I want?

04-18-2006, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 261	LOUD I did mine and love it. I gutted everything, the plates and restrictors. Straight pipes now. __________________ Road Captain - SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter #81 Blue '05 M50, DJ Final Drive Mod, Debaged and Flamed, Bags, Backrest, Custom Windscreen, Techlusion TFi, Modified Airbox, Gutted Stock Pipes Links: SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter SpiceyCajun.com MySpace

04-18-2006, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 673	Wait until you go down the road at 60mph and then see how loud it is or have someone follow behind you they can tell you. __________________

04-21-2006, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 261	My wife tells me that she and our dog can hear my bike for about a minute or so before I get to the house. __________________ Road Captain - SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter #81 Blue '05 M50, DJ Final Drive Mod, Debaged and Flamed, Bags, Backrest, Custom Windscreen, Techlusion TFi, Modified Airbox, Gutted Stock Pipes Links: SCRC Central Piedmont Chapter SpiceyCajun.com MySpace Last edited by Breeze; 04-21-2006 at 10:24 AM.

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04-18-2006, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
J.Sam Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 25	If you want to open up the exhaust so it will run better and give you a little more sound, you can just drill out the plates and not touch the baffles. If you shine a light into your exhaust pipe you can see a plate that is about 14 inches inside the muffler. If you can find a long enough 1/2" to 5/8" extension bit it is fairly easy to do. I had to grind down the shaft on a bit so it would fit an extension in order to reach the plate. I then drilled two holes in the plate of each muffler. It opens up the exhaust, gives you a deep tone from your pipes, and it does not change the appearance of your mufflers.

04-18-2006, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
yukaputz Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 21	Plates? Restrictors? Is there more for me to remove? I did the 3" hole saw and broom stick trick, but all I got out was the baffles. Is there more? Jonger, drop me a note, I'll light up my pipes for ya on the phone at 3:15 today.

04-18-2006, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	They are not window shattering loud by any means, but they are louder for sure. I would say they are perfect for somebody that doesn't want extremely loud pipes. I want louder though and will be getting some hardkromes.

04-19-2006, 05:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Milton Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 (VZ800), Suzuki DR 250 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 15	I drilled one 15mm hole at the end of the back baffle ( the one you see when you look into the can from the back) and six 10mm holes in the end plate. Never needed to remove anything. Its Loud but from about 45 MPH the wind noise past my helmet becomes louder. Go for it it sounds great!

04-20-2006, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	After removing my baffles I can hear the exhaust at any speed with a full face helmet on.

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