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Toology · 07-14-2009, 08:38 PM

i feel like a complete asshat asking this, but yall never seem to flame so... what exactly is demicky? Is that referencing taking out the back plate after removing the 1st set of plates and the baffles?

squale · 07-15-2009, 11:03 AM

yup
leave the third plate in though

Toology · 07-15-2009, 06:46 PM

how much difference in sound you get from takin out 2 sets of plates instead of 1? I am waiting on a friend to free up who has the bits and drill to debaffle, but not an extention to reach that far back

squale · 07-16-2009, 10:12 AM

big difference

techgesture · 07-16-2009, 10:26 AM

Any sound clip comparissons out there? I have the back plates out, but not the inside ones.

Does the inside plate theed to be drilled out like the back plate - I though I had seen on a post at one time that you can knock it out with a broom handle and hammer to break the welds on each side - no?

squale · 07-16-2009, 10:41 AM

read the sticky on this forum it will give you all the info you could ever desire

haCharade · 07-19-2009, 01:05 AM

05HDRAM, what exactly does wrapping the baffles in fiberglass do? Does it give it a better sound? How is that compared to no baffles on the cobra's? Btw, much appreciation to you guys for responding and giving your honest opinions.

haCharade · 07-19-2009, 02:52 AM

Oh, and another question. Does the gas mileage decrease with aftermarket exhausts? Again, much appreciation for your patience and aid.

05HDRAM · 07-19-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haCharade

05HDRAM, what exactly does wrapping the baffles in fiberglass do? Does it give it a better sound? How is that compared to no baffles on the cobra's? Btw, much appreciation to you guys for responding and giving your honest opinions.

Wrapping the baffles took out the of the tingy metal sound, made it a little deeper at idle. It did not make it any quieter from what I can tell. I am glad I did it, and if you do it just don't expect a big change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by haCharade

Oh, and another question. Does the gas mileage decrease with aftermarket exhausts? Again, much appreciation for your patience and aid.

I really can't answer that. It's hard not to give it the occassional smack of the throttle to hear that nice rumble, so I use a little more gas. I really can't see where it would a big difference in mpg, as your not making a huge increase in performance.

haCharade · 07-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Well, this has been most helpful. I can honestly say I'm leaning more towards the Cobra's now and feel more confident in my decision. I know it's the oldest question that never seems to die, so I thank you for your help. I should be getting them by the beginning of next month. I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

07-16-2009, 10:26 AM	#25 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Join Date: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 875	Any sound clip comparissons out there? I have the back plates out, but not the inside ones. Does the inside plate theed to be drilled out like the back plate - I though I had seen on a post at one time that you can knock it out with a broom handle and hammer to break the welds on each side - no? __________________

07-19-2009, 02:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
haCharade Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: '08 m50 Location: Edinburg, TX Posts: 15	Oh, and another question. Does the gas mileage decrease with aftermarket exhausts? Again, much appreciation for your patience and aid. Last edited by haCharade; 07-19-2009 at 02:59 AM.

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07-14-2009, 08:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
Toology Seat Tester Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	i feel like a complete asshat asking this, but yall never seem to flame so... what exactly is demicky? Is that referencing taking out the back plate after removing the 1st set of plates and the baffles?

07-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
squale In Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 132	yup leave the third plate in though

07-15-2009, 06:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Toology Seat Tester Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	how much difference in sound you get from takin out 2 sets of plates instead of 1? I am waiting on a friend to free up who has the bits and drill to debaffle, but not an extention to reach that far back

07-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#24 (permalink)
squale In Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 132	big difference

07-16-2009, 10:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
squale In Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 132	read the sticky on this forum it will give you all the info you could ever desire

07-19-2009, 01:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
haCharade Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: '08 m50 Location: Edinburg, TX Posts: 15	05HDRAM, what exactly does wrapping the baffles in fiberglass do? Does it give it a better sound? How is that compared to no baffles on the cobra's? Btw, much appreciation to you guys for responding and giving your honest opinions.

07-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
haCharade Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: '08 m50 Location: Edinburg, TX Posts: 15	Well, this has been most helpful. I can honestly say I'm leaning more towards the Cobra's now and feel more confident in my decision. I know it's the oldest question that never seems to die, so I thank you for your help. I should be getting them by the beginning of next month. I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

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