I've been doing a ton of research on fishtails for my 2004 RK Classic and can't find what I'm looking for. I want to install strait fishtails because I like the look. I don't like the torpedo fishtail mufflers. I also want to install BCT baffles. How in the world do you install the baffles in the fishtails? I understand you slide them through the front but how far and how do you tighten the nut to secure them in place? You would need a three foot wrench to hold the nut so you could tighten the nut on the outside. What am I missing?

 

I have never seen a baffle with nuts on the inside??? The "nut" is welded to the baffle or the baffle itself is threaded. But I haven't run any of them old school baffles for a long time...

 

Thanks sir. That makes sense.

 

The BCT baffles go in front of mufflers, at the end of the head pipe. They go near the end of drag pipes. Fishtails? Ask them the best place.


And yes, the nut is welded to the inside, just tighten the bolt from the bottom.

 

V&H Big Shots w/fishtail tips are what you are looking for

 

Those are nice. They are more than I want to spend on the pipes. I like the looks of the samson silver bullets the most. The Samson, Bassani and cheap ebay ones look identical. I imagine the cheap ebay ones are lacking a good lasting chrome job put on the right way.

I will ask BCT. I've read that 6" from the end is best.

 

I have straight thru fishtails....cost about $100.......1 3/4".........the 8" baffles have a hole in one end...on the edge.........ya slide the baffle in, insert the bolt and use LITTLE fingers to hold it, ( i use those forcep things) while tightening

 

Ther are a couple of options out there for buying fishies with baffles in allready. My V&H have remove able baffles, and Sampson sales them with them welded in.

Just a thought for you.