Quieter Big Radius?
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Cruiser
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From: Perth, Western Australia
Quieter Big Radius?
Just fitted V&H Big Radius to my Rocker and they look awesome! The sound is just a little too loud for my neighbours and probably the local cops. Is it possible to drop the volume by say 10% without losing much performance? It looks like V&H don't do "quiet baffles" to suit BR. I've heard that Thunder City are duller in pitch but actually louder in volume.
I really can't afford to get busted as I already have 10 points of a possible 12 per 3-year period scored against my driving license!! All help appreciated.
I really can't afford to get busted as I already have 10 points of a possible 12 per 3-year period scored against my driving license!! All help appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Verona, WI.
I have V&H BR and installed Thunder Monster QQ baffles. They are supposed to be a little more quiet with a lower tone. I had it done all at the same time so I have no comparison with the original baffles. I can say that the pipes bark pretty good but once everything is up to operating temperature the pipes seem to quiet down some.
Hope this helps. Just make sure to install the baffles 6 inches up the pipe per instructions.
Hope this helps. Just make sure to install the baffles 6 inches up the pipe per instructions.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Good Old "New England"
wow where do you live? I have the same set up with fuel pack and my neighbors are gratefull that I sold my Hertiage with the staight pipes.
I dont think my bike is loud but you got me wondering!!
I dont think my bike is loud but you got me wondering!!
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: CA
So I went with the ShortShots, and i start mine in the morning and no problem with my neighbors. They are loud, but I dont know what it is, the BR seem louder to myself and a few others in comparison. I have no problem with cops or anything.
If you are thinking about getting them, throw in the VH Quieter Baffles or Thunder Monsters like previously stated.
Last edited by jknowlton; Sep 3, 2008 at 07:42 AM.
Tourer
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From: Southampton, Pa
I always thought my Big Radius pipes were too loud also, but the day a cop pulled me over in New Hope and took a decible reading of the bike at an idle and from about 10 feet away, he came back and showed me the meter and it read 85db and told me I was OK. I have no idea how they have their meter calibrated, but I didn't get a ticket. I still may get a set of short baffles from JP Cycles and make them fit just to quiet them down a little.
Road Master
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From: Spotsylvania, VA
I agree, the Thunder Monster QQ baffles might be a good solution for you. I have the Thunder Monsters with my BR and I can tell you they are an excellent product.
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Road Master
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From: CA
I always thought my Big Radius pipes were too loud also, but the day a cop pulled me over in New Hope and took a decible reading of the bike at an idle and from about 10 feet away, he came back and showed me the meter and it read 85db and told me I was OK. I have no idea how they have their meter calibrated, but I didn't get a ticket. I still may get a set of short baffles from JP Cycles and make them fit just to quiet them down a little.
great to hear though, was wondering what they would read at.
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From: Hebron, Indiana
Are these baffles for the BR 2-1 or the 2-2? I want to quiet down my BR 2-1 some and V&H doesn't offer anything for it.
I like the pipe but I live in the city and would like to be more considerate of my neighbors when I fire it up...Also live right across the street from the police station.
I like the pipe but I live in the city and would like to be more considerate of my neighbors when I fire it up...Also live right across the street from the police station.