When I bought mine, I found it was loud at speed and lacked low end torque. The bike appeared to be 100% stock. Closer inspection revealed the previous owner had removed the baffles completely.

I gave the folks at Big City Thunder a call. They sent me a set of lollipop style baffles that Installed at the end of the header pipes where they meet the mufflers.

My bike sounds good and the low end torque was much much better.

Later on, I did a minor refresh on the engine and changed the cam etc. I kept my same exhaust setup since I was happy with it.

 

I am doing the same thing with a '96 Road King ... check BK Rider ... they have fishtails that look like the OEM and reviews say they are a little louder than stock ... they are a direct mount and priced right ... I'm about ready to order a set for my project

 

do you have the fishtails that come out the back or the side? I believe that the bike you are talking about had the small fishtails on the side. If so you can take a big piece of pipe and drive out the freeze plug that is spot welded in about half way down . It sounds way better than stock and it only takes a few seconds.

 

For a minute there I thought you were talking about the 60's - 70's golden age of choppers old school. But 1997 old school? "Period correct?" If you want people to know that the bike is classic '90's then load up on this stuff. Very big back then. I stripped it all off my 93 FLSTC but I think I gave it away all ready.


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Thank you kindly sir.

 

Thanks man. Sounds very do-able. Nice to see a similar setup....I ordered a set of baffles (Drag Specialties) for only $15.00. They came in today so I will see if they are gonna do the job. Will post a photo when complete.

 

Holy Crap. Thanks for the info!

 

I get your point! LMAO. I am 65, so the 60's are special to me, got my first bike at age 14, first Harley at age 19. 50+ years of riding and NOT A SCRATCH ON MY ***.

 

Yes on the side, like PROT's bike.

 

Safety your replies would make more sense if you had quoted the post that you were replying to.