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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Im going to buying a set of wild pig slip ons and they are a couple different options for baffle size. I would like to get the loudest possible. The choices are 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/4" or 2 1/2".

I tried to find sound clips but had very little luck.

Anyone have any experience with this that could give me some advice?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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If all you want is loud, then go with the smallest one.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by k9t8m
Im going to buying a set of wild pig slip ons and they are a couple different options for baffle size. I would like to get the loudest possible. The choices are 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/4" or 2 1/2".

I tried to find sound clips but had very little luck.

Anyone have any experience with this that could give me some advice?
Here is a link that will give you choice on different size baffles and also play a sound video of those baffles. I believe that Wild Pig and Rush use the same baffles. Hope this helps you make a decision. Now, I need a beer ... hmmm Miller, Budweiser, Busch ..... did someone say bush?
http://www.rushracingproducts.com/touring95_10.html
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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From experience with Rush and Rinehart, and switching out the baffles, the larger the diameter on the baffle the louder. 2.5"" baffles are noticeably louder than 1.75" baffles. Somes guys run 2" or 2.25" to obtain performance. Some say 2.5" starts to break down performance due to lack of back breasure.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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I'm sorry, I just don't get the mentality of loudest possible pipes. My V&H True Duals were loud,then I rebuilt the engine and they were over the top. I bought the quiet baffles, gave it a deeper sound and took away the tinging. My friends said they wouldn't ride behind me as they were before the baffles.
 
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