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Feb 17, 2010 | 08:49 PM

dmvd

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I purchased an 0-9 H Softail Classic. THe pipes are really quiet. Is there any way to make the bike louder without replacing the pipes?

Feb 17, 2010 | 09:06 PM

hastms

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I put a set of long shots on my 05 hertiage , when I took the old pipes off it had no gasket but the V&H pipes call for one . I don't see how agasket will seat with the flandge

Feb 17, 2010 | 09:58 PM

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congrats on the new ride and welcome to the madness.

you'll get plenty of different ideas and suggestions... running from slip-ons to full pipes. weed through them and get what you think will look the best for your bike.

Feb 17, 2010 | 10:10 PM

jeff.georgalas

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Do a search. I've seen people talk about drilling holes in the stock mufflers to get more sound to come out, but I don't know off hand where you're supposed to drill the holes so I don't want to give you wrong information.

Feb 17, 2010 | 10:15 PM

Nick1

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Drilling holes in the the ends of the stock muffs will create more sounds...google it!

Feb 17, 2010 | 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dmvd

I purchased an 0-9 H Softail Classic. THe pipes are really quiet. Is there any way to make the bike louder without replacing the pipes?

I agree... Google it! I'm not sure about the newer bikes but we used to take some 3/8" rebar - Sharpen the tip and punch the through the baffles.

Feb 18, 2010 | 12:42 AM

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You could try to remove the baffles, but it is simpler to just buy another set.

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Feb 18, 2010 | 07:33 AM

Greggle

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I believe the baffles are welded into the pipe on the newer bikes. One idea would be to grind the weld off the inside of the pipe to remove the baffles. Then you could cut the baffles in half, weld them back together and then reinstall them inside the pipe. Two problems with that are, try grinding the baffles out without discoloring the chrome. Also the bike may or may not run as good because you would be reducing the back pressure. You would probably be better served either changing the pipes to new which is easy or to get slip on mufflers which is extremely easy. Either way I agree the stock pipes are way too quiet. Good luck.