HOOKER Slip-ons
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I have the Hooker tuned flows, I had them set for low torque and they werent that loud, I adjusted them to high rpm and the pipes got about 40% louder, they scream now and sound different. I love them....
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I have them on my rkc and i love them! i bought this bike used and they were already on there, can someone tell me how to adjust the baffles? how would i set the left side to torque and the right side to hp?
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I have them on my rkc and i love them! i bought this bike used and they were already on there, can someone tell me how to adjust the baffles? how would i set the left side to torque and the right side to hp?
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Each muffler has 2 allen bolts on the rear plate. Loosen each bolt in 1/2 turn increments in order to ensure that the plate doesn't bind. In other words, start with the left muffler first for instance. Loosen the left bolt 1/2 turn, then the right bolt 1/2 turn, left bolt another 1/2 turn, right bolt another 1/2 turn, etc... until both bolts have been turned out at least 3 full turns. Grab the baffle and try to pull it backwards (towards the rear of the bike). Hopefully it will move backwards some (if not, some "persuasion" might be in order). You will then be able to turn the baffle. If this has not been done for some time, it will be more difficult to do, but you'll eventually get it. You may have to turn the screws out 4 or even 5 full turns.
Adjust the baffle on the left muffler to the "T" (12:00) setting. Adjust the baffle on the right muffler to the "H" (6:00) setting. A notch in the baffle indicates where the adjustment is. Just line up the baffle notch with the appropriate letters on the plate.
Afterwards, retighten the allen bolts again 1/2 turn at a time! Remember, we don't want that rear plate to bind. Also, don't overtighten the allens - just snug 'em up good.
Doug
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Has anyone confirmed that this "tuning" of the baffles really does add torque or power? Say by dynoing it. Or is it just a gimmick to make us buy them? I'm not knocking the Hooker's but I am thinking of replacing my SE slip ons and would like to consider the Hookers.
Gary
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ORIGINAL: harris48cars
Has anyone confirmed that this "tuning" of the baffles really does add torque or power? Say by dynoing it. Or is it just a gimmick to make us buy them? I'm not knocking the Hooker's but I am thinking of replacing my SE slip ons and would like to consider the Hookers.
Gary
Has anyone confirmed that this "tuning" of the baffles really does add torque or power? Say by dynoing it. Or is it just a gimmick to make us buy them? I'm not knocking the Hooker's but I am thinking of replacing my SE slip ons and would like to consider the Hookers.
Gary
The adjusting makes a very noticeable difference, both in power characteristics and sound. You can immediately feel the difference. You definitely lose some torque when you go to the HP setting, but the motor feels like it wants to rev much freer (more HP). Also, I get no decel popping on the torque setting, but I get quite a bit of decel popping on the HP setting - another surefire indicator of the effectiveness of changing baffle positions. I have my PCIII dialed in for the torque setting, but I'm thinking of dialing it in for the HP setting since that's where I'm running the mufflers now.
Doug
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jjsanta -- the Hookers and V&H are two totally different sounds. Everybody seems louder when you are behind them. I will have to swap rides with him to hear my own scooter to make a better judgement.
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Some time in the next 2 weeks I hope to have completed my BB project. 95" with Andrerws 26G cams, I also want to keep my V&H true duals headers. Is the Hooker performance in the mufflers or does it require Hooker head pipes, if you know.
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
ORIGINAL: UGGA
Hi Gary.
The adjusting makes a very noticeable difference, both in power characteristics and sound. You can immediately feel the difference. You definitely lose some torque when you go to the HP setting, but the motor feels like it wants to rev much freer (more HP). Also, I get no decel popping on the torque setting, but I get quite a bit of decel popping on the HP setting - another surefire indicator of the effectiveness of changing baffle positions. I have my PCIII dialed in for the torque setting, but I'm thinking of dialing it in for the HP setting since that's where I'm running the mufflers now.
Doug
ORIGINAL: harris48cars
Has anyone confirmed that this "tuning" of the baffles really does add torque or power? Say by dynoing it. Or is it just a gimmick to make us buy them? I'm not knocking the Hooker's but I am thinking of replacing my SE slip ons and would like to consider the Hookers.
Gary
Has anyone confirmed that this "tuning" of the baffles really does add torque or power? Say by dynoing it. Or is it just a gimmick to make us buy them? I'm not knocking the Hooker's but I am thinking of replacing my SE slip ons and would like to consider the Hookers.
Gary
The adjusting makes a very noticeable difference, both in power characteristics and sound. You can immediately feel the difference. You definitely lose some torque when you go to the HP setting, but the motor feels like it wants to rev much freer (more HP). Also, I get no decel popping on the torque setting, but I get quite a bit of decel popping on the HP setting - another surefire indicator of the effectiveness of changing baffle positions. I have my PCIII dialed in for the torque setting, but I'm thinking of dialing it in for the HP setting since that's where I'm running the mufflers now.
Doug
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UDNUDN,
where did you find the slip ons for $390
If you buy a part like a pipe from online will the HD dealership still install it? if not, where can you go to have it installed?
Thanks,
Garrison
where did you find the slip ons for $390
If you buy a part like a pipe from online will the HD dealership still install it? if not, where can you go to have it installed?
Thanks,
Garrison
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RE: HOOKER Slip-ons
Don't pay someone to install slip-on's. You can do it in no time. It's just the two bolts beneath the saddlebags, in the back and a clamp in the front.
Be sure to clean any finger prints and/or grease off the new slip-on;s using Windex, BEFORE you start the bike!
Piece-o-cake!
Be sure to clean any finger prints and/or grease off the new slip-on;s using Windex, BEFORE you start the bike!
Piece-o-cake!
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harris48cars raises a very good question. I am also considering Hooker muff's for my '06 RG and am wondering the same thing. Although, in looking at Hookers website, it looks like the ONLY way the headers can be purchased are WITH muff's. I find this very odd. If I'm missing something, please let me know. I love V&H products and would have no issues with installing V&H headers with Hooker muff's as dozer22 has done. But again, I go back to the question raised by harris48cars...
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