Question about pipes
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Question about pipes
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I do not know what kind of pipes are on my bike, however, I do know they are non-baffled and are VERY loud. Now I do not want to get rid of the pipes, but I would like to tone them down slightly. What do you guys recommend to take the noise down?
I don't want it quiet, just take the edge off. Also, if I baffle it, do I have to retune it?
I don't want it quiet, just take the edge off. Also, if I baffle it, do I have to retune it?
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RE: Question about pipes
Nice looking bike. The pipes to me look like 1 of the following:
Vance and Hines Longshots - Not sure whether if the baffles are/were removable on these or not so not sure if you could order replacement baffles. Diameter of these is 2 1/4' - quiet baffles not available
V&H Longshots HS - Baffles are removable - You can get replacement or quiet baffles ($30) only 2-3 db quieter.
V&H Big Shots Long - Same as Longshots HS but are 2 1/2' diameter with a power chamber on the back (like a crossover).
With that said, it looks like you don't have heat shields on them so they might not be any of the above.
Not sure if just adding the baffles would require a retune or not.
I hope that helps.
Vance and Hines Longshots - Not sure whether if the baffles are/were removable on these or not so not sure if you could order replacement baffles. Diameter of these is 2 1/4' - quiet baffles not available
V&H Longshots HS - Baffles are removable - You can get replacement or quiet baffles ($30) only 2-3 db quieter.
V&H Big Shots Long - Same as Longshots HS but are 2 1/2' diameter with a power chamber on the back (like a crossover).
With that said, it looks like you don't have heat shields on them so they might not be any of the above.
Not sure if just adding the baffles would require a retune or not.
I hope that helps.
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RE: Question about pipes
They look like Vance and Hines Long Shots, but 1) they would say Vance & Hines on them (I believe) and 2) they would not have any visible blueing because they come with a full heat shield. They could also be Pythons. If they are V&Hs, you can buy a quiet baffle for them them that just tones it down SOME. I put the quiet baffles in mine and they sound OK...not too quiet, but much quieter than they were. My bike is fuel injected so no further mods required with the baffles. Best bet is to take your bike into a shop that does after-market work (not necessarily the Dealer) and see if they can help you out.
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Peri
Ride safe, ride often, and have a lot of fun doing it!
Peri
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RE: Question about pipes
I will go out on a limb and say they they are not Vance and Hines pipes. If you notice the front pipe has a slight bend at the rear of the footboard. A buddy of mine has V. H. Long Shots and I have V.H. Big Shots Neither of these pipes have that bend. And as mentioned if they were V.H. pipes they would have the V.H. Logo stamped on them.
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RE: Question about pipes
yeah, look for the V&H stamp on the top rear of the pipe. They look more like a knock-off of V&H, and I'm thinking that little bend Grey was referring might be a reweld job to make the pipe fit next to the floorboard. It's hard to tell in the photo, but that pipe section next to the floorboard looks worked on. May be just picture quality though. No heat shield suggest these are barebone models of some time.
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