Hey guys, so recently I installed Rush mufflers on my Iron. And while they sound great...I decided they were too loud because I was having headaches after riding and a lot of ringing in my ears. To try and protect my hearing, bought a different set of baffles. SO I am going from the 2.25" baffle down tot he 1.75" baffle, which Rush assured would be considerably quieter, but still have a nice growl.

Anyways, Does anyone have experience with changing the baffles? I know the general procedure, and am confident I can do it no problem. I just want to know if I need to take the mufflers off the bike to change the baffle. Or if it is something I can do with the pipes still on the bike.

Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks

 

I was able to grab the baffle with channel locks and pull it out.Remove retaining nut and bolt first,lock tite on replacement.

 

I just repacked my baffles on my Rush mufflers ( they had been on for almost 5 years ) and the baffles came out quite easily. I already had the mufflers off the bike. I would think that you could do it with little/no hassles leaving them on the bike ... However, If there stubborn take care not to get overaggressive and tip/knock the scooter over

 

I've pulled many out.

Also, on the newer Rush slip-ons, they have a baffle bolt in the front AND the rear of the slip-on.

If it is being stubborn, spray some WD-40 in there and let it sit a bit. Twisting and pulling at the same time helps also. Be careful not to stress the headers at the engine exhaust flange.

 

Thanks guys. Ill give it a go with the pipes still on the bike.

 

Here are links to the instructions...
New baffle design for touring bikes. http://www.rushracingproducts.com/hd...structions.pdf

Link for older touring style single bolt baffles and for Dyna, Softail, Sportster. http://www.rushracingproducts.com/hd...structions.pdf

 

Hey thanks. Those directions came in the box with the new baffles. But it didnt say whether to the mufflers or not. Except mine are a newer 2012 Sportster. with a single bolt.

 

Rush 1.75" baffles do have a nice sound, especially after a few hundred miles on them. My dealer service tech couldn't believe they were only 1.75" good thing is they are not obnoxious.

 

Thats good to hear. The problem I am really having is really when I am wearing my helmet, the 2.25" baffles are so loud with the helmet visor closed, even with the visor cracked (its better) butthe rumble really reverberates off the inside of the helmet back and forth to my ear drum. if I ride without my helmet, its fine. I've used ear plugs too, but this really throws off my senses and I feel less aware because I am almost in silence while wearing them.

But I really dont like to ride without my helmet. Call me not a real "hardcore" harley rider, but I just like the extra safety. So i am hoping the 1.75" baffle lowers the reverberations amount.

 

Just an update. I swapped the baffles the other day in about 30 mins, including the time for th ride i took to warm the pipes up. Got the bike back in the garage. loosened the baffle mounting bolt, grabbed the crossbeam with clamps pulled the baffle right out.

The front side pipe gave me a little hassle, but I eventually got it, had to loosen the mounting bolts for the actual pipe a bit.

Then slid the new ones in with no problems and bolted them up. Took the bike for a ride. While it is considerably quieter. I actually think its a better sound compared tot he bigger baffle. The exhaust doeskin sound as "lopey" if that makes any sense. And the low end torque actually feels a lot better with the smaller baffle as well.