BCT baffle install???

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Mar 23, 2011 | 03:42 PM

Book-it

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BCT baffle install???

Got the bct baffles it says to put them in a lease 3 inchs from the exit
just wanted to know where u guys put yours
on my v&h short shots staggered the bolt hole is only inch or so from the exit
if I use the same hole its only in there about a inch is this a big deal or not
I put them in with the holes that are there just to see and it sounds good
Do I need to put them in deeper.

your suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Mar 23, 2011 | 04:58 PM

Sgt Sportster

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Not sure of a Softail, but on another forum, seen them put into the short shots for a sportster using the stock baffle hole with good results. Not sure if that is optimal or not, but if it gives you the sound you want and they fit in their snug, I would say they are doing their job.

Mar 23, 2011 | 05:11 PM

Blk and Chrome

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thats where I have mine, I was thinking of moving them up a little but just never got around to it. Everytime I have the pipes off I forget that part..They work ok there

Mar 23, 2011 | 07:49 PM

Book-it

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Hey thanks I might move them in a little
its just a pita to get the covers off but I think they would be
better if they where in there about 5 or 6 inch ill let you know
when I do mine

later

Mar 23, 2011 | 07:54 PM

coronerrpm

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From: Delawere

Put mine 6" in from the end as BCT recommended on the phone but never mounted in stock hole so can't compare.

Mar 23, 2011 | 08:40 PM

20FXST06

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When I first got mine I used the original bolt hole. They sounded good. Later I went back and installed them almost 7 1/2 inches up the pipe, man what a difference in sound, much deeper. I felt no difference (seat of the pants) in performance though. So it's your choice!! Just my

Mar 23, 2011 | 09:48 PM

Bluehighways

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Put them in the pipes 6" from the end per BCT. They sound much better. When you have the pipes off and disassembled; measure carefully and drill a hole in the chrome pipe directly opposite the bolt hole for the baffle. You can't really see the hole because it should be on the side of the pipe facing the bike. If you do this you can R&R the baffles in a couple of minutes without removing the pipes. An excellent tip that was passed along to me on this forum, so I'm paying it forward.