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Old May 20, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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hi. this is my very first post.
i`m thinking of removing the baffles frommy `07 roadking. will this harm myengine?i have vance and hines slip ons with removable baffles.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Default RE: baffles or no baffles?

You will go lean and it will run like crap.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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I've always felt they like a little back pressure from some kind of baffle. Louder doesn't mean faster.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I would keep it in.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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take them out and purchase a set of www.bigcitythunder.com for the head pipes. its just what you need for perfect back pressure and free flowing exhaust. You will love the sound if you like loud and deep. thats just my 2 cents, i've enjoyed mine. I am now going with a 2-1 for performance.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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I forgot to mention that my bike didn't run lean at all with this set up. stock head pipes, hooker slip ons (no baffle), stage 1 with power commander. going with 2-1 and getting it tuned by speed shop, not local h-d.
 
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thanks for the replies, much appreciated!
 
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