hows v&h bss sound with no baffle?
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hows v&h bss sound with no baffle?
I'm running the stock baffles but I really like the sound of the ripsaws. Anyone hear or have a clip of the bss pipes with no baffle? Would I lose power buy taking them out does that tiny baffle do anything that's in there now?
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Youd lose some "torque" (people keep saying, feels the same as power in my book) and I just lost 8-10 MPG switchign from stock, super quiet pipes to mostly unbaffled cycle shack slip-ons.
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When I got my current fatboy, the previous owner pulled the v&h baffles. I didnt like the pipes wide open. It was obnoxiously loud, and the 'bark' made my ears tingle. I put the stock baffles in it, and it only got a lil quieter. Took the edge off. I noticed a slight increase in grunt down low when I put them back. I've been debating some big city quiet thunders, just because they have a tone I really dig
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I'm running the stock baffles but I really like the sound of the ripsaws. Anyone hear or have a clip of the bss pipes with no baffle?
Have U tried U tube for V&H's straight pipes?
Would I lose power buy taking them out does that tiny baffle do anything that's in there now?
Have U tried U tube for V&H's straight pipes?
Would I lose power buy taking them out does that tiny baffle do anything that's in there now?
Plus U take the chance of really pissing off some neighbors if U leave early or come home late.
Also Ur just asking for a Ticket in a lot of areas.
Usually Ur ears will really take a beating if U take long rides or trips.
And U can't believe how loud they will be on anyone who rides to the side or behind U.
Son had BR's2--2 and BBL's and even those are loud riding to the right or behind him.. It was bad enough for me that I told him to ride behind me when we rode together. I already have Tendinitis and I don't need to loose any more of my hearing.
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When I got my current fatboy, the previous owner pulled the v&h baffles. I didnt like the pipes wide open. It was obnoxiously loud, and the 'bark' made my ears tingle. I put the stock baffles in it, and it only got a lil quieter. Took the edge off. I noticed a slight increase in grunt down low when I put them back. I've been debating some big city quiet thunders, just because they have a tone I really dig
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