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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by reddishpa

reddishpa — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:32:59 +0000

I’ve done this a few times and there’s alot more to it than what Firecracker says. Firstly what ever you use( hole saw or what ever) you will need a long extension on it and you have to do the same on both ends, Most of them are at an angle which makes it hard to get any cutting tool started plus you have to work with that extension. It ain’t no piece of cake. Buy yourself new pipes and forget the aggravation
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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by Buster Brown

Buster Brown — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:08:59 +0000

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by flipknuckle

flipknuckle — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:38:59 +0000

Go Firecracker,,,,,the whole point was…..How do I remove the baffles,….not do you think its a good idea. Its not a good idea but that’s not what he asked and Firecracker gave him his answer. If he wants to screw up a perfectly good Harley thats his choice,,painful as it is,, its his bike. I hope this answered his question as well.
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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by James

James — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:30:59 +0000

If you MUST make your bike louder (small penis?) buy aftermarket pipes, and have the EFI or carb tuned to suit. Gutting the stock pipes will make it run like s**t. Stock pipes RULE!
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Riding for 35 years. Motorcycle instructor.

Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by vtwin_doc

vtwin_doc — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:07:59 +0000

DO NOT RUIN YOUR STOCK EXHAUST!!!

Buy mufflers….read my response to your other question.
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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by Old School ♥ ♦ MC ♣ ♠

Old School ♥ ♦ MC ♣ ♠ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:32:59 +0000

You don't want to do that unless you have an old Shovel or pan these new motors are balanced with back pressure. Get some vance and Hines or ScreaminEagle
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Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by Firecracker .

Firecracker . — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:11:59 +0000

Remove the muffler from the pipe.
With a carbide burr in a die grinder (or a Dremel tool), cut the sheet metal just inside the back end.
Use a broom handle or similar to push the baffle out from the front end.
Use the burr or Dremel to remove any burrs.
Give the inside of the muffler a shot of high heat black paint.
That keeps the interior from showing rust, and looks better from the start.

The result is a straight-through glasspack.
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E: Come on guys, I just answered the question as asked.
Nothing I or others haven’t done before. You know who we are.

Comment on How do you remove the baffles on a Harley Davidson? by Randy & Lori

Randy & Lori — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:48:59 +0000

Trust me you don't want to do that. You want it a little louder without sacrificing stability of the engine (from no back pressure) Get a set of screaming eagle pipes w/ a crossover pipe. Hey the bike is 4 years old it's worth it right? keep the stock pipes so that you have a spare set when the new ones rot out (5 or 6 years from now) Trust me it is worth it and you will not get a ticket and still have a nice sound.
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Comment on How do I register my motorcycle from out of state when it has never been registered before? by fortyniner

fortyniner — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:16:59 +0000

The most simple way to find out the correct answer to your question would be to contact your local DMV office and give them the info you have mentioned here. If they cannot tell you no one can. By contacting the DMV you won't have to second guess any answers and you will know for sure.
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Comment on How do I register my motorcycle from out of state when it has never been registered before? by JetDoc

JetDoc — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:32:59 +0000

Unless you are active duty US military or a full-time college student, If you live and work in South Carolina, then legally you are a South Carolina resident. Is this motorcycle street legal? Did you buy it from a dealer or a private party? Did you get a bill of sale or a title?
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