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Jun 13, 2008 | 08:07 AM

jorswift

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exhaust rattle

I just recently installed some Wild Pigs slip-ons on my 03 road king classic and I am noticing some rattling noises coming from the pipes. More on the left side than the right. But I believe it is the baffle viberating inside the muffler. It came with the standard 1 3/4" baffels in them. What can I do to make it stop ratteling? You cannot notice it all the time but when you do, it sounds horrible. Thanks.

Jun 13, 2008 | 08:09 AM

dawg

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RE: exhaust rattle

Check the rubber mount under the saddlebags and make sure there is some freeplay

Jun 13, 2008 | 10:24 AM

Peppa1

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RE: exhaust rattle

More than likely it is the baffle rattling. Not putting them down but these are not the most expensive/well made pipes out there.

Jun 13, 2008 | 11:22 AM

garyhendley

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RE: exhaust rattle

+1 on the baffle rattle

Jun 13, 2008 | 12:38 PM

YodaddyKeith

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RE: exhaust rattle

Pound muff with palm to see if it rattles....if it does, pull baff and distort the front diameter(egg-shape it)&nbsp\\;until it is hard to insert....insert baff and tighten screw...problem solved.