Had a an exhaust workshop do it for me. From what I understood, the baffles were taken out and shortened in length to half their original size and put back in.
Ran it across the mechanic and he said that apart from the louder sound, performance should marginally improve as well. Also that the ecm would compensate for the change in back pressure.
Didn't cost me too much to do it as well. Am not great with tools and machines so had to get it done. With limited options available in Dubai for this kind of work I still ended up paying under 300$ for the work.
I think you're referring to the actual internal muffler that was cut in half. The baffles are merely a metal disk blocking a straight pass through forcing all the exhaust gases through the muffler section.
Not judging, just curious.... why do guys want to make their bike's so loud? I personally ride for the fun of the bike. Bothering neighbors and people trying to enjoy their time outside is not anything I enjoy.
I agree with you. I think my stock Scout exhaust sound sweet. I've had quite a few H-Ds in the past that I changed the exhaust on. Two of them I even put straight pipes on. My last few I left the stock pipes on. I think loud pipes sound good when they're about a mile away, but, unfortunately, one can't always be a mile away. Nuff said. Full disclosure, after being assured by another member of this forum that the long Bassani 2 into 1 is not loud, I installed a system on my bike. My reason for switching was not sound, but a combination of not liking the looks of shotgun pipes and not being limited in saddlebag size.
I personally like louder and throatier sounding pipes because they're a warning sign for cagers. I can't count the number of times I've banged on the throttle a wee bit instead of kicking someone, and I always have less trouble to begin with when people can hear me coming.
I am watching this thread hoping you can get the technical details from the shop. If that is not possible, perhaps you can slip out the baffles and take a lot of pictures.
I have asked the shop technician for details on what he had done and he will be mailing it over to me soon. I will post it here as soon as he has sent it.
On the stage 1 yes, on the stock exhaust no. The catalytic converter is on the front side ends of both mufflers if you're so inclined to knock them out...
Not judging, just curious.... why do guys want to make their bike's so loud? I personally ride for the fun of the bike. Bothering neighbors and people trying to enjoy their time outside is no anything I enjoy.
I'm not into bothering neighbours either but I do like the (not too) deep throated roar of a bike or car for that matter. Must be something from my youth with all those straight piped woodies and rods charging round. Never lost the love of that sound. I do it for me.
I believe warranty coverage is void on the engine by modifying the exhaust. This would be the case for any exhaust mod unless the OEM stage 1 is installed
Any info on how this was done? FYI modified exhaust does not void any warranty.
Under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act of 1975, 15 USC, 2302 and Clean Air Act 42 of USA code 7541, you have rights.
This legislation basically states that:
In order for a dealer/manufacturer to deny a warranty on a claimed part, they must PROVE that the part YOU installed/had installed DIRECTLY caused the failure of the part on which you’re claiming the warranty.
Well, I have been waiting to see exactly what was done to your bikes exhaust Nabil, it sure sounds perfect and I want to do it to my bike.
Please post the info.
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