BCT QQ Baffles & Side Shots Question

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Sep 24, 2009 | 05:01 PM

Northern B

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BCT QQ Baffles & Side Shots Question

Just got mine today. Anyone else istall them in V&H side shots? How far in should they go? The instructions say "minimum 3" but generally speaking approx 6" from the exit is the sweet spot". I tried calling BCT (but they are closed for the day) to see if they recommended something a little more specific for the side shots. Just thought someone here with the same pipes may have contacted them for the info.

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Sep 24, 2009 | 05:12 PM

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6 inches in is the sweet spot ...

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:00 PM

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6 inches in is the sweet spot ...

Actually you can't get the QQ six inches into the side shots (only about 5") ... they neck down to 1-3/4" just prior to the power chamber .... so just wondering should they go in as far as possible or leave them back a bit from where they neck down?

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:09 PM

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well, the deeper you install the deeper the sound so i would go as deep as possible..

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:41 PM

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well, the deeper you install the deeper the sound so i would go as deep as possible..

+1 put them in as far as possible
I would bet if you talk to BCT, I think it's Jim, he'll tell you the same

Sep 24, 2009 | 08:55 PM

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Guys guys guys ,,,,always want it in all the way! LOL good advice above!

Sep 24, 2009 | 10:26 PM

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+1 put them in as far as possible
I would bet if you talk to BCT, I think it's Jim, he'll tell you the same

I actually just got an email response from BCT and they said to make sure that none of the cone (the QQ has a mesh cone that points toward the engine) extends into 1-3/4" portion (head pipe).

Thanks for the input guys ..... I just wanted to be sure before I started drilling holes and a big thanks to BCT for the after hours support. The snow will be falling in a few weeks here so gotta make the most of what little riding season we have left!

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Aug 25, 2010 | 04:43 AM

==ShaDoW==

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i put mine in at the correct 6" one pipe was close to the smaller size, but i ended up going back to the stock baffles as I lost to much top end power. (checked with GPS and tuned with Vtune on TTS)

Aug 25, 2010 | 06:57 AM

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I had some bct regulars installed as far as i could go, hated the sound and lost bottom end.
Switched ot bct qq installed in stock holes and its better, just my .02

Eric