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I want louder pipes

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I have a 81 450 that i want louder pipes, I read that i could put a long metal rod down in the exhaust and punch out the inside. I was wondering what you guys thought about this. Also anyone have good success doing this. I don't want to do it and ruin my bike, I love the bike but i just wish that it was louder.
 
Do your neighbors know about this?

Louder for performance or to sound cool?


Anytime you alter exhaust, intake needs to compensate.
Sometimes this means re-jetting or altering needles in the carbs to increase fuel mixture.

Just a few things to think about.
 
I sawsalled the ends off the mufflers on my first bike. didn't run much different but starting it sucked. I would be cranking it over and would hear a small ignition in one of the pipes. You could hear the flame coming through the exhaust and when it hit the end of the pipe BAMM! This happened to me after getting stopped in a state park by a ranger. Thought I was going to get a ticket for sure.
Check you're plugs after any change to the exhaust or air intake and jet accordingly.
 
i cut the ends out of mine and then punched out the inside baffle. it now sounds like i have 2 2-1 headers. great sound and it did boost power :twisted: i will say though that you can hear it and ear plugs on long trips would be advised 8O
 
Ill bet that you wont have to re jet if you just knock out the welded washer. As always Read your plugs. before and after the work. I have done it a few times on bikes 600cc and smaller and only change in my opinion is the noise. Well thats my experience.
 
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