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I bought my deuce with un-baffled pipes and I hate it. I find the sound to be too high pitched. I personally prefer the low rumble of good pipes with baffles. I got a good price and will change the pipes soon.
Keep in mind that un-baffled pipes will also cause reversion. The video link here has a good take on reversion.
Keep in mind that un-baffled pipes will also cause reversion. The video link here has a good take on reversion.
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stock pipes on a touring bike with the baffles knocked out,sound like crap. sportsters, softails,dynas.. all have a glass pack with a plug welded in the middle,they sound ok/god opened up. touring bikes have an actual chambered muffler just like a car. when you knock out the center, you just get a high pitched tinny exhaust leak sound.if you can drill out enough to stick a strait pipe in the center, you will basically have a drag pipe. it would be loud, but sound good. your best bet is to find an aftermarket set of slipons... i have worked on and modified a LOT of bikes, have never felt a loss in performance from pulling baffles.. that can only be seen on a dyno. you will never see peek power on the road anyway.
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I have the V&H Big Shot Duals. I just pulled the baffles out this past weekend and installed a set of Thunder Monster Original Baffles. As soon as I got on the bike I noticed a decent amount of loss in torque. I had the V&H's installed before I left the dealership so riding with those is all I have to compare to. Debating on whether or not I want to put the regular baffles back in or not.
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I have the V&H Big Shot Duals. I just pulled the baffles out this past weekend and installed a set of Thunder Monster Original Baffles. As soon as I got on the bike I noticed a decent amount of loss in torque. I had the V&H's installed before I left the dealership so riding with those is all I have to compare to. Debating on whether or not I want to put the regular baffles back in or not.