Vance & Hines modification
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Vance & Hines modification
Hey everyone. I just purchased a 2006 Road King that came w/ a set of basic V&H slip ons 4". I thought they were way to quiet for me so I got a pair of Bassini slip ons from a friend that replaced them w/ Thunderheaders. While in the garage we took out the baffles and removed the fiberglass packing just to hear what they sounded like w/o all the packing. It was louder but had that tinny open hollow sound that didnt sound very good. I got some header wrap and wrapped the baffles to give it a more dense packing that wasnt as absorbent. I figured it would allow a bit more flow but still give it just a little muffle and bring down the high pitch ting sound. OMG! This worked like a charm. They now sound like the Thunderheaders that my friend has. We were amazed. Before you change out pipes. try this and see if you like it. Ive read of people using stovepipe rope but if you cant find any just get a roll of header wrap and try. I found some wrap at the local auto parts store ( Pep Boys ) for $38.00
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 7
From: Somewhere, PA
Hey everyone. I just purchased a 2006 Road King that came w/ a set of basic V&H slip ons 4". I thought they were way to quiet for me so I got a pair of Bassini slip ons from a friend that replaced them w/ Thunderheaders. While in the garage we took out the baffles and removed the fiberglass packing just to hear what they sounded like w/o all the packing. It was louder but had that tinny open hollow sound that didnt sound very good. I got some header wrap and wrapped the baffles to give it a more dense packing that wasnt as absorbent. I figured it would allow a bit more flow but still give it just a little muffle and bring down the high pitch ting sound. OMG! This worked like a charm. They now sound like the Thunderheaders that my friend has. We were amazed. Before you change out pipes. try this and see if you like it. Ive read of people using stovepipe rope but if you cant find any just get a roll of header wrap and try. I found some wrap at the local auto parts store ( Pep Boys ) for $38.00
Thanks for the info...
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 7
From: Somewhere, PA
I did it last night and it did take away the "tinny" tone of the exhaust. I have one question for you though - what did you secure the wrap to the pipes with? I went with a worm gear clamp, but I was wondering if something as simple as duct tape would have worked since it's enclosed on both ends of the baffle. Not sure what the heat would have done to the tape, etc.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Voony
General Harley Davidson Chat
23
Apr 27, 2011 09:07 PM
