Quiet Baffles Make No Difference
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Road Master
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Quiet Baffles Make No Difference
While having other service done at my local HD dealership on my 1997 FXSTC, I had quiet baffles installed on my V&H Big Shots. I notice no change in the quality/volume of sound. The previous sound didn't bother me at all, as a matter of fact, I love the sound of loud exhaust. I just want to be a little more sensitive to the neighbors, mothers and little kids who I'm sure are cringing when they're behind my bike when I fire it up. Also, this doesn't seem to make any sense to me, but I feel like the exhaust sound is actually louder to me when riding the bike. Is this possible? I'm guessing it must be my perception. Anyway, I'm wondering what others experiences have been with the quiet baffles. All things aside, this bike is a supreme machine...man, do I love it!
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I have some pretty big slip on's, brand unknown that were on my bike when I bought it. I briefly switched them out for som J&P Cycle drag slip on's (didn't like them). They came with baffles, I pulled them out looking for a better sound and put in lollie-pops. All sucked. Put the originals back on for life.
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While having other service done at my local HD dealership on my 1997 FXSTC, I had quiet baffles installed on my V&H Big Shots. I notice no change in the quality/volume of sound. The previous sound didn't bother me at all, as a matter of fact, I love the sound of loud exhaust. I just want to be a little more sensitive to the neighbors, mothers and little kids who I'm sure are cringing when they're behind my bike when I fire it up. Also, this doesn't seem to make any sense to me, but I feel like the exhaust sound is actually louder to me when riding the bike. Is this possible? I'm guessing it must be my perception. Anyway, I'm wondering what others experiences have been with the quiet baffles. All things aside, this bike is a supreme machine...man, do I love it!
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While having other service done at my local HD dealership on my 1997 FXSTC, I had quiet baffles installed on my V&H Big Shots. I notice no change in the quality/volume of sound. The previous sound didn't bother me at all, as a matter of fact, I love the sound of loud exhaust. I just want to be a little more sensitive to the neighbors, mothers and little kids who I'm sure are cringing when they're behind my bike when I fire it up. Also, this doesn't seem to make any sense to me, but I feel like the exhaust sound is actually louder to me when riding the bike. Is this possible? I'm guessing it must be my perception. Anyway, I'm wondering what others experiences have been with the quiet baffles. All things aside, this bike is a supreme machine...man, do I love it!
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Thanks for the responses. I'll sit tight for the winter & possibly do something in the Spring...we'll see. Thanks again.
Dave
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It seems to me that because or the header and exhaust routing on on the FLHTC it has a major influence on the sound no matter the mufflers. There's a distinct FLH sound with stock header pipes. If really want a different sound you gotta replace the entire system. I started to do that but the big, like 4 or 5 inch mufflers really sound good. They just aren't very loud. Rednecks like loud so...
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Hey Dave; The EVO FXSTC is a really fun bike to ride. I love my 99 too. I have ridden many Harleys, but this is the one I love the most. I have 1-3/4" drag pipes on mine with homemade lollipops. Not really to loud, but I sure can hear them. OK, they are pretty loud when I start it up on a cool morning till it warms up a bit.
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