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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:35 AM
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2013 Street Glide is too quiet. I plan on getting an intake and exhaust this winter while it is sitting. with that being said i do not want to wait for a little more rumble. Thinking about removing the baffles. it is not illegal here, has anyone done this?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:47 AM
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I removed my baffles on my 2008 Sportster Rush slip on's. Sounds cool but way to load for me.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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isn't it pretty bad for performance??
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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I removed mine when i got my Bassani Slip Ons and I like it. eventually, by winter time i would like to change the stock headers (with the Catalytic converter), that cause any pipes to sound slightly quieter.
 
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An exhaust system is made to reform as 1 whole unit, so messing with the baffles will change your back pressure and performance. Be patient and do it right.
 
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