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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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What's up everybody, was wondering if any of y'all had some quiet baffles installed their V&H short shots? Does it make a noticeable difference, and what kinda sound do you get? I'm asking because on the few days I decide to ride the bike to work, I know my neighbors wanna kill me when I fire her up at 6am!!! Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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i got the quiet baffles and added the smartpartz baffles too to try quiet the bast*rd things down.

its a bit quieter but your neighbours will still hate you
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Same here, only I didn't ask their opinion and if they really had a prob. with it w/o baffles, I doubt adding the HP killing quiet baffles would make them any happier. I'm sure they do something you don't care for if it makes it any easier. Live life your way and don't **** anyone off intentionally.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Haha thanks guys! But as far as the sound goes, does it still keep that awesome
Rumbling sound?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Moya305
Haha thanks guys! But as far as the sound goes, does it still keep that awesome
Rumbling sound?
I have them in Straightshots and the pipes kept the rumble for sure. The baffles took the edge off the harshness.

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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I just installed mine today! I have to say they sound a lot better and not as harsh as stated. Still loud when you get on it but not piercing. My riding buddy approved cause he hated them before. I do like the sound of them now but kinda missed that in your face when I first fired it up.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverStride
I just installed mine today! I have to say they sound a lot better and not as harsh as stated. Still loud when you get on it but not piercing. My riding buddy approved cause he hated them before. I do like the sound of them now but kinda missed that in your face when I first fired it up.
Really they sound better?? HmmmM I'm gonna have to look into getting them an seeing how much they are and all that.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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hellya they sound better and my neighbors didn't pay for my bike, I did and i'll have it the way i want it...yep just don't **** em off intentionally
 
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bought them for my straight shots but by the time i got around to the install i was so in love with the sound i decided to forget the baffles... i just push the bike out into the street if i have to start it early in the morning.
and hey, i love riding through parking lots- anyone with real pipes knows what this is about!!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Only 3db quieter and more deeper tone, gets ride of some of the highs. Love mine.
 
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