Loud Pipe Problem
#1
04-17-2008, 10:24 AM
Loud Pipe Problem
I am after some help from you all
My Softail is fitted with Baloney cut slip on Screaming Eagle 11's and its just failed its annual roadworthy inspection due to the noise level. I replaced them with the stock mufflers to past the test but the induction roar from the air cleaner is louder than the stock mufflers which I don't intend leaving on the bike. I have put the SE11's back on now it has passed its inspection but I am curious if thereis any way I can replace the virtually none existent baffles with some thing a Little quieter but still retain a decent sound. The slip-ons have two bolts at the end presumably to enable the baffles to be changed but there is no one in the UK who supplies SE baffles. I don't mind importing some from the US but I need straight replacements without having to drill any more holes in the existing mufflers.
Your help would be appreciated
#2
04-17-2008, 12:02 PM
RE: Loud Pipe Problem
I'm not aware of any that make them quieter. Big City Thunder is the only company I have seen that makes replacement baffles for SE II's but I've heard they actually make them louder. You may just need to look into replacing the mufflers with another brand that is quieter altogether.
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04-17-2008, 12:08 PM
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#5
04-17-2008, 12:16 PM
RE: Loud Pipe Problem
Mostly we have it good here in the US.You should hear of all the hassles for bikes and insurance,inspections from other countrys even Canada.Give me good old Oklahoma U.S.A !!!!!!
#6
04-17-2008, 12:32 PM
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RE: Loud Pipe Problem
The way things are going, major urban areas in the U.S. will likely start testing bikes for emissions and noise levels.
#7
04-17-2008, 12:57 PM
RE: Loud Pipe Problem
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I am after some help from you all
My Softail is fitted with Baloney cut slip on Screaming Eagle 11's and its just failed its annual roadworthy inspection due to the noise level. I replaced them with the stock mufflers to past the test but the induction roar from the air cleaner is louder than the stock mufflers which I don't intend leaving on the bike. I have put the SE11's back on now it has passed its inspection but I am curious if thereis any way I can replace the virtually none existent baffles with some thing a Little quieter but still retain a decent sound. The slip-ons have two bolts at the end presumably to enable the baffles to be changed but there is no one in the UK who supplies SE baffles. I don't mind importing some from the US but I need straight replacements without having to drill any more holes in the existing mufflers.
Your help would be appreciated
I am after some help from you all
My Softail is fitted with Baloney cut slip on Screaming Eagle 11's and its just failed its annual roadworthy inspection due to the noise level. I replaced them with the stock mufflers to past the test but the induction roar from the air cleaner is louder than the stock mufflers which I don't intend leaving on the bike. I have put the SE11's back on now it has passed its inspection but I am curious if thereis any way I can replace the virtually none existent baffles with some thing a Little quieter but still retain a decent sound. The slip-ons have two bolts at the end presumably to enable the baffles to be changed but there is no one in the UK who supplies SE baffles. I don't mind importing some from the US but I need straight replacements without having to drill any more holes in the existing mufflers.
Your help would be appreciated
Oh and also when you take out the existing baffles from your SE II's you will need to take the slip-ons off then take the 2 bolts out. it will take some tapping or even a slide hammer from the slip-on end to get the old baffles to realease... they are typically a little rust/welded to the inside of the exhaust and the clamp that holds the slip-on end also pull a little pressure on them holding them in as well.
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