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Old 01-23-2011, 06:16 PM
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As people have said, you can change baffles. Big City Thunder comes to mind. Even the HD original style 1962 fishtails can have a baffle change.

I put quiet baffles in mine the other day, with the cams, it was killing my ears.
 
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Originally Posted by blusmbl
If the outside diameter matches the inside diameter of the pipe and you're not afraid of drilling a hole in each to secure the baffle, anything works.
So if the outside diameter is 1 7/8, what size baffle do I need?
Thanks for all the help so far, guys!
 
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Big City Thunder is a GREAT company. They were very helpful and very knowledgable. I bought my baffles while being deployed here in Afghanistan and the rep from the company walked me through the whole process. The rep was a woman by the way. I was very impressed. Id recomend them to anyone any time.
 
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Originally Posted by Funnygirl
So if the outside diameter is 1 7/8, what size baffle do I need?
Depends on your pipes. Different manufacturers use different pipe wall thicknesses/gauges, which results in different pipe ID's. Either measure or give Samson or Big City a call, they'll hook you up. Without measuring most of us would be guessing, and would most likely lead you astray.

Good luck, you'll love them!

I ended up with V&H fishtails on mine, really like them, but they don't look as good as the Samsons.
 
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I called Samson today & they only have one that will fit.
Part # A-120
They're 1 1/2" X 10".
I got the measurements for them & it looks like I won't have to drill any holes, just shove them in & they'll stay put - at least that's what the customer service person at Samson said.
I guess I'll shop around & see what other brands fit too.
I wanna make them sound awesome without pissin' everybody else off.
 
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