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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Default baffle reinstallation after cut

I have a 04' 883 sportster with vanes and hinnes pipes. I wanted more sound so I removed the baffles. wondering if there could be any damage done to the engine. After I removed the baffle it sounds just alittle to stock carish. So I decided to cut the baffle in half and replace the baffle thinking I could get more sound than stock pipe.now the problem is the baffle rattles not a tight fit any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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Could you drill through the bottom of the pipe and baffle and use a sheet metal screw to clamp 'em together?
 
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