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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 10:14 PM
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I am getting the 98" build done in a week. Scott said the best pipe to get is the D and D Fat cat. what baffle do I get? One D and D site the say for bigger or modded engines got with the wrapped baffle. And does anyone have this setup? Just curious on the sound. Thank you
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:42 AM
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I'd call D&D and ask Scott, since he recommended the D&D.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 08:22 AM
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Talk to Scott he will know which baffle will work the best.
As far as sound goes I have the perforated wrapped baffle, and it's loud. Not bad if your riding around town,but after a few hours of non stop riding the noise start to get anoying. Of course that's my opinion and I'm getting up there in age. Don't get me wrong tho, there is nothing wrong with d&d. Their pipes are awesome,the chrome is top notch,fit is perfect and they do make power.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:24 PM
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Check out the Rush Wrath pipe; very quiet at cruise but barks with authority under throttle and lighter than the D&D Fatcat.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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My brother runs the D+D fat cat with an internal baffle wrap. Sounds reasonably mellow at all non strained RPM's. But it allows the bark to escape when the throttle blade gets turned horizontal. I run a D+D with the non wrapped baffle. It's plain loud all the time. Preference when choosing. However, the older I grow, my preferences modify. I will likely wrap the baffle to quieten down my scoot.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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Scott did my 98 build with a D&D has perforated baffle its not bad unless your twisting it It will definitely bark. You will love it as far as performance goes.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 06:15 PM
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I ordered the perforated baffle set today. on and not to mention I shipped the motor out today also
 
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Looking forward to building you an engine, we both can be proud of!
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