Decibel reading
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Hamilton
Not to really go into left field but i have been wundering...I am thinking of putting the quiet baffles in my BSS due to staying alive in the neighborhood. Did you guys have to re-tune once u put in the quieter baffles? Dealer used a sert on my deluxe. Second question is did the original baffle slip out ok after being used for a while or was your pipes real new. Thx
My big radius baffles needed a slide hammer to assist in removal as they were on the bike for a while. I tossed some anti seize on the baffles contact surfaces on reinstall. Not sure if it will work bit was worth a shot.
Cruiser
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From: Hamilton
I've taken the heat shields off like 6 times now with no scratches... I feel like this is the one that has scrape age written all over it tonight. Haha
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Cruiser
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From: Hamilton
I also have the BCT QQ backed with the standard baffles and Fuelpak in my Big Radius pipes. No hammering and sounded amazing. I changed things up because I wanted a bit more of a quiet ride and I'm sick of dragging the pipe in right hand turns.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Midlands of SC
Thanks that helps. I will soon have to do the 1000 mile checkup/in and will talk to them then. I know they will have to use the SERT because they said they can get some of the backfires out. Hopefully all of it.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Newfoundland
Anyone know the decibel reading of vance and hines big shot staggered at idle and say 5000 rpm's ? Does the quiet baffles tone them down either bit? . I personally love the sound of them on my softail deluxe but local regulations are starting to crack down on the noise by laws in my part.....
I believe 5000 would be close to redline on a HD.
My neighbor had V&H big shots with sound baffles on a WideGlide, sounds much better than without and you might not PO as many people. Baffles usually tone down 2-3 dBs. It don't sound like much but makes a good difference and give you more back pressure (less popping on decel and better top end).
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Rome (Italy)
Another positive point of BSS is the Power Chamber which allows a good performace "similar" to 2into1 exhausts. Moreover you can mod somehow the look by swapping the end caps/tips. A few days ago I bought the straight end caps to have a more staggered look and if I get bored I can come back on stock slashdown tips in 2 minutes.
Club Member
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
look here for a comparison of pipes and their Db's
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/413/13...-Shootout.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/413/13...-Shootout.aspx
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Midlands of SC
V&H website has cool videos showing their pipes on different bikes with their sounds. Kinda hard to tell and I dont recall having videos with the quiet baffles.
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Intermediate
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
Opps, my mistake.. Meant to type 2500 rpm's.. That's usually highway six speed cruising....
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2011
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
Thanks for the input guys.. Will definitely check out the decibel measuring app for the iPhone.... If the authorities start cracking down , will invest in some quiet baffles .. But I love the sound the bike has now, but toning it down a few notches won't hurt either..
