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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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very interesting,,, as in one of my posts above - series 15 can be one or two bolts??
Up until a couple or three years ago, Rush baffles were held in by (1) screw. All the "newer" mufflers have (2) screws. Hope this helps.
 
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The 3.5" diameter shell mufflers used to have 1 bolt and the front of the baffle compressed into the front of the muffler shell. If the baffle backed out a millimeter it would rattle so we changed the design to 2 bolts. It's been that way for a few years.
The 4" diameter shell mufflers, Big Louie's, have always had 2 bolts. Here is a link to what the Big Louie baffle looks like.
Big Louie Baffles
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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The Series is based on the muffler
Big Louie is 32 series (4" body)
http://www.rushracingproducts.com/big%20louie.html

The 15 series is the 3 1/2" body
http://www.rushracingproducts.com/touring95_12.html

EDIT: Beaten by the RUSH guys while typing.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Not to hijack the thread, but thanks for the clarification. I do have 3 1/2" tubes....
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rush Racing Products
The 3.5" diameter shell mufflers used to have 1 bolt and the front of the baffle compressed into the front of the muffler shell. If the baffle backed out a millimeter it would rattle so we changed the design to 2 bolts. It's been that way for a few years.
The 4" diameter shell mufflers, Big Louie's, have always had 2 bolts. Here is a link to what the Big Louie baffle looks like.
Big Louie Baffles
I assume the Big Louie fits 2016? Also the larger the bore baffle the lower the note?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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I assume the Big Louie fits 2016? Also the larger the bore baffle the lower the note?
I originally ordered the 3-inch baffles. VERY deep and VERY loud.

I ordered 2-1/2" replacement baffles - raised the pitch VERY little, and made them the perfect volume for me - rumble at normal, screaming at WOT or under load.
 
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I originally ordered the 3-inch baffles. VERY deep and VERY loud.

I ordered 2-1/2" replacement baffles - raised the pitch VERY little, and made them the perfect volume for me - rumble at normal, screaming at WOT or under load.
interesting - is your bike a 'Cat'? Mine is and I have the 2.5 and feel they are too quiet - However, I am used to my 04 with Rineharts True duals and LOVED that sound.... I am (I think) wanting the 3"?
 
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interesting - is your bike a 'Cat'? Mine is and I have the 2.5 and feel they are too quiet - However, I am used to my 04 with Rineharts True duals and LOVED that sound.... I am (I think) wanting the 3"?
Nope - no cat. I also installed the Rush REC17 header pipe. With cats, I'd be at the 3-inch.
 
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Call Rush
My thoughts exactly! Rush has outstanding customer service!!! JR
 
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Nope - no cat. I also installed the Rush REC17 header pipe. With cats, I'd be at the 3-inch.
No cat - big sound difference compared to our stock bikes with Cat... Been doing a lot of reading about removing them = warranty issue in future or not... Jury still out on that ???


Thanks for your post. and sorry if we are off topic a little but its all learning about the Rush products


BTW - Rush has the BEST CS in the industry
 
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