Drag pipe mods?
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Drag pipe mods?
OK... So drag pipes are loud, and you loose power.
So reading this I see there are some mods that offer e can do to get a small pick up in your power band.
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/exhaust.htm
Has anyone done this mod and noticed any power gains?
So reading this I see there are some mods that offer e can do to get a small pick up in your power band.
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/exhaust.htm
Has anyone done this mod and noticed any power gains?
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I have drag pipes on my 99 EVO Softail Custom, and I put in a set of Khrome Werks HP Plus baffles. They lower the exhaust note a bit, and are a little quieter, but sound fabulous. They do add some low end torque also. I love the sound. Not so harsh as without them, but they do not quiet them a whole lot.
If you type in Harley with Khrome Works baffles on you-tube you can hear somewhat how they sound. I really like mine. They are around $50 for a pair, but are worth it in my book. Not to hard to install and there are you-tube videos showing how to install.
If you type in Harley with Khrome Works baffles on you-tube you can hear somewhat how they sound. I really like mine. They are around $50 for a pair, but are worth it in my book. Not to hard to install and there are you-tube videos showing how to install.
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If you wanna do a "lollypop", go to DKCustoms and talk to them about their Thunder Torque Inserts.
I had a set of Longshots without baffles on my bike and installed Andrews 37 cams. Without baffles of any sort, the bike was unrideable. The TTIs made it work and I am currently using them in my Big Shots Long.
They provide a nice idle, relatively quiet cruise and allow a big bark when you twist your wrist.
For $25, they're worth a look.
I had a set of Longshots without baffles on my bike and installed Andrews 37 cams. Without baffles of any sort, the bike was unrideable. The TTIs made it work and I am currently using them in my Big Shots Long.
They provide a nice idle, relatively quiet cruise and allow a big bark when you twist your wrist.
For $25, they're worth a look.
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Lollipops do work, and I had some home made ones in mine before the baffles. I just like the sound of the baffles way better. They work really well. Of course, I have a carb so can adjust mixture by changing jets. I had to go to bigger jets with the open drag pipes from the start. But lollipops or baffles really help low end torque.
I had tried some of the cheap baffles but they sound horrible. The Khrome Werks baffles are expensive but sound so good. They have a well thought out design that does tone down the noise a bit, but still retains great sound. I believe they could be wrapped with fiberglass and made much quieter. But to me they are just right the way they are.
I had tried some of the cheap baffles but they sound horrible. The Khrome Werks baffles are expensive but sound so good. They have a well thought out design that does tone down the noise a bit, but still retains great sound. I believe they could be wrapped with fiberglass and made much quieter. But to me they are just right the way they are.
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yes it is always good to check tune after any mods.
Last edited by bustert; Oct 7, 2017 at 09:29 AM.
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With just the TTI's you don't need to re-tune.I ran some in my wifes old Shadow 750,and it ran fine as it was.In fact she even noticed smoother roll on power off idle.Definitely worth the $$$.
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