Harley Davidson Forums

Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Fat Bob Baffel removal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:31 PM
Share
  #1  
RJC's Avatar
RJC
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: olympia, WA
Default Fat Bob Baffel removal
I have 2011 Fat Bob and when I go for a ride with the guys, I cannot hear my bike. Looking at removing baffel from my Fat Bob stock pipes. Want to add Thunder Baffels QQ series. Question I have, Can I drill the ribets on the back side of the stock pipes to remove baffel?

Thanks
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:12 PM
Share
  #2  
8541hog's Avatar
8541hog
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,642
Likes: 48
From: Ogden, UT
Default
If that is how the baffles are secured, yes. But, you will never get it much louder with stock pipes due to the cat in the head pipe collector. Unfortunately there is no way to completely remove the cat without cutting the pipe and re-welding. Not that it would be legal.....
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 04:46 AM
Share
  #3  
maddawg57's Avatar
maddawg57
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
Default
yes i did this to my 08 FB
just remove the mufflers
drill out the rivets
bang out the baffles
reinstall give it a little gas and blow out the packing
go easy or you will have a mess to pick up
i also installed BCT baffles as i read on here that you need some back pressure due to warranty issues
mine got much louder
it will put a smile on your face
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:05 AM
Share
  #4  
RJC's Avatar
RJC
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: olympia, WA
Default
Thanks for the replies, Just wanted to make sure that If I did drill out the rivets baffel would come out.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:52 AM
Share
  #5  
Reaper_ggy's Avatar
Reaper_ggy
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 750
Likes: 0
From: Quebec, Canada
Default
I did it too look for a thread by gary07. I'm waiting for my baffles to come in .... been 3 weeks now
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:53 AM
Share
  #6  
Reaper_ggy's Avatar
Reaper_ggy
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 750
Likes: 0
From: Quebec, Canada
Default
Originally Posted by 8541hog
If that is how the baffles are secured, yes. But, you will never get it much louder with stock pipes due to the cat in the head pipe collector. Unfortunately there is no way to completely remove the cat without cutting the pipe and re-welding. Not that it would be legal.....
I saw you're homemade exhaust and i do like it, i was wondering about the part in the 1 of the 2-1-2. What's is use ?
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:02 PM
Share
  #7  
8541hog's Avatar
8541hog
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,642
Likes: 48
From: Ogden, UT
Default
Originally Posted by Reaper_ggy
I saw you're homemade exhaust and i do like it, i was wondering about the part in the 1 of the 2-1-2. What's is use ?

Thanks
Check the link at the bottom of my sig, email if you have any questions.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Mar 18, 2011 | 09:37 AM
Share
  #8  
RJC's Avatar
RJC
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: olympia, WA
Default
Installed the QQ series and they sound really great. I was really suprised of what difference a small baffle can do. One thing I added to the install, I tacked welded the bolt holding the baffle to the pipe. I've been told to use red loctite, but the way I understand loctite is to remove you need to heat up and I'm sure with the heat from the pipes. They would burn off then risk the chance of loosing a baffle. Nothing to hold it in once it breaks away.

Thanks Again!!
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 02:50 PM
Share
  #9  
rmfischer's Avatar
rmfischer
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
From: Darien, IL
Default
Another option would be to check on ebay for a set of stock pipes from an 08 or possibly an 09 that wouldnt have a cat in them. No cutting involved and most likely cheap since people sell the stock pipes for almost nothing. I had the 2010 Fat Bob with a cat in it and V&H slip ons and I was dissapointed in the sound. Bought a set on ebay swaped them out and oh what a difference.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 04:46 PM
Share
  #10  
srshaw's Avatar
srshaw
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 302
Likes: 8
From: Huddersfield. U.K.
Default
I added some Rush Slip ons to my 2010 Fat Bob, and they are significantly louder than stock, even with the Cat in the headers (which I assume it has).

I have a feeling though that European Stock exhausts we get are much quieter than the ones you get over in the States.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fat bob thunder monster baffle
Ramblin01
Dyna Glide Models
3
Dec 9, 2011 03:17 PM
BCT QQ Baffles -Fat Bob Pipes - Video
maxxod
Dyna Glide Models
6
Jun 19, 2011 08:17 AM
Fat Bob catalyst
kcoombe
Dyna Glide Models
17
Jun 12, 2011 01:36 PM
Big City Baffles on a stock 2009 Fat Bob
von Wolffe
Dyna Glide Models
13
Jul 28, 2010 08:59 PM
FAT BOB BAFFLES
storm8732
Dyna Glide Models
29
Nov 20, 2007 01:01 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Dyna Glide Models
View Next Unread
Super Glide suggestions wanted...




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:29 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE