No, just the shields.

 

Thanks golfblues,
I'm surprised they make you drill holes!
I saw another add-on baffle for the BR 2 into 2 that attaches to the stock baffle, but I don't remember who made it. I rather not drill the pipes, I have to believe rust will start there sooner or later!

 

BR and a carburated motor gives a proper harley sound IMO. Sometimes I miss my carburated Lowrider with short shots. That sure was a nice sound!

 

Put some primer on the holes if you are worried about rust, problem solved.

In my case it was one hole from the bottom and one from the top in either of the lower and upper pipes respectively. As noted the placement of the hole was 7 inches from the end of the pipe since the BCT QQ are required to be at least 6" from the end. This gives you the option of putting your stock baffles if cut in half back in for what would be expected, a much much quieter sound.

I really think these are much quieter and nicer sound than the stock V&H baffles. Really happy with this mod.

 

I don't think that would cause a problem but it's your call. BTW, there is a hole now in the stock baffles at the end of the pipe. I haven't heard any complaints about rust from those.

 

They are loud, but not crazy loud. See I like loud pipes so they sounded good to me, but others might not like them a much. I say get them and enjoy-they are nice pipes.