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Old 09-28-2010, 08:34 AM
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Default How do I baffle my Pythons???

I know, I know, give them an algebra test. Seriously though, the bike is in fact too damn loud and a few of the neighbors have strongly hinted to that effect. Is there such a thing as a universal "baffle" or baffle material? Is it going to be expensive to get things down to a dull roar?

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Give Big City Thunder a call. don't know if they can help.
 
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Call Drag Specialties. They produce the pipes and also make a set of baffles for them.

I've called and discussed the baffles with them before. Get a tech on the line and he can give you the part numbers.
 
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Call Drag Specialties. They produce the pipes and also make a set of baffles for them.

I've called and discussed the baffles with them before. Get a tech on the line and he can give you the part numbers.
Actually, to be accurate, Vance and Hines makes Python for Drag...

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Depends on the model, I think . Surf here: http://www.pythonperformance.com Under at least the Staggered Duals, they list a baffle.
 
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That is correct, I have the staggered duals. That is why I know they are offered for that. I can't comment on the other pipes.

I moved into a development that has loud motorcycles specifically banned in the Home Owners Assoc rules. As yet I haven't bought the baffles. So far, I just idle out in second and try to coast back in.
 
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I do the same but the neighbor woman is a rich nutcase. Her husband has two Harleys, but she de-nutted that boy a long time ago...
 
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I'll quiet my bike down when I don't have to hear the damn neighbors dog bark all day long.
 
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I looked into the pipes and it seems to be a straight shot but with some metal "rifling swirling around the inside edge. Looks like maybe the baffles were punched out and left in place, but I don't claim to know what I am looking at or for...
 
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After trying many exhaust, I just installed the new SuperTrapp Fat Shots. Awesome rumble and not loud at all. Bike runs better with the back pressure. Should have done this sooner !!

www.supertrapp.com
 


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