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Straight pipes with baffles (and I killed Santa).

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mr. Sinister
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Drilled out the left side bolts, and retapped the holes back to original size. Pretty sure the bolts aren't going to go in perfectly straight, but screw it.
The extractor isn't coming out for anything. So, drilled the hole out down to the extractor, and tapped the hole to original size. There's 2 whole threads there, but fortunately, the one good bolt hole is also on that side, so I can crank that one down.
Also fabbed and installed the baffles. Got some 7/8" pipe, and 1 1/4" collars with 1/4-20 cap screws. Cut the 7/8" pipe into 2 5" pieces. Drilled 10 1/4" holes in the pipe, wrapped them with header wrap, stuffed them with Chore Boy, and installed them in the exhaust pipe. I put the wrap on thick enough to make the baffles fit snugly.
This may actually be more restrictive than stock, but it won't annoy the sound police. If it's too quiet, I can pull some of the Chore Boy out. I can blow through them, but there's definitely some resistance.
Still have to wrap the exhaust pipes, then attempt to reinstall them. Probably do that Friday. Pray for me!!
 
SO it appears surgery was successful!!
Everything pulls up snug, and there's no exhaust leaks. Wrapped my pipes and installed my baffles too. Sounds pretty good!! Once my video uploads, I'll share it.
 
Bike feels pretty good. Took it on an hour ride the other day.
My gut tells me low end is actually slightly improved, but mid and top end may have suffered a tiny bit. It could be in my head, since it's louder and vibrates a little more.
Idle is still spot on, and the choke still works exactly how it should. Haven't checked the plugs yet.
So next "performance" mod will be pods. I can compensate for the pipes if needed, then.
Being an 81, I'm only seeing the 6 Sigma kit.........
 
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