Baffles for Curved Pipes

Discussion in 'Engine, Fuel and Exhaust' started by jazzbiker, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. jazzbiker

    jazzbiker New Member

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    Got some curved pipes but they came without baffles and it looks like I might not be able to get OEM.
    Anyone know of an aftermarket baffle that works with curved pipes? The curve is pretty mild.


    Thanks,
    Dave
     

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  2. glider

    glider Veteran Member

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    Welcome to the forum.

    Who makes the pipes? Are they victory pipes or are they Ness pipes? He makes a lot of the custom pipes for victory.

    They look something like the Chaos III Exhaust that are made by Stainless Creations

    http://www.stainlesscreations.net/

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  3. dangerdan

    dangerdan Junior Member

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    Why does any bike require baffles other than to reduce noise.
     
  4. glider

    glider Veteran Member

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    Without baffles, the back pressure is missing and there are a lot of bikes (most) that just will not run well without some back pressure.
    Drag bikes being the exception for the most part.
     
  5. dangerdan

    dangerdan Junior Member

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    Interesting.... That might explain why my bike runs rich until it warms up.. See black exhaust for 2-3 minutes..

    I'll insert the baffles when it gets warmer.
    Good tip. Thanks Glider
     
  6. glider

    glider Veteran Member

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    Had a friend with an 07 softail that went with the Rush mufflers with the 2 1/2" baffles and pulled his hair out trying to get it to run right. Very soggy response and no bottom end. I tried to convince him to get smaller baffles but he insisted he wanted the 2 1/2" baffles that he liked the sound.

    To make a long story short...

    He tried the butterfly trick in the pipe and it made such a difference that he ordered the 1 1/2" baffles finally and is a happy camper now. The bike runs much better and he's happy with the performance now.

    Take into consideration that with the 1 3/4" head pipes on these bikes and to add 2 1/2" baffles makes it almost a straight pipe with no back pressure.

    Sometimes BIG isn't always better.:s
     
  7. Not Very PC

    Not Very PC R.I.P

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    These work. http://www.bigcitythunder.com/pages/product-fit.html
     
  8. dangerdan

    dangerdan Junior Member

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    Ok I have determined that baffels will increase performance.

    How does does one determine which baffel is best suited for optimum performance ? I can only think of 2 ways.

    1)A popular performance test is a 50 mph, 200 yard roll-on: full throttle for 200 yards, starting at 50 mph
    2)Dyno testing.

    Is there any other way to do this ?
     
  9. dangerdan

    dangerdan Junior Member

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    The site provided by Not very PC was helpfull.
    http://www.bigcitythunder.com/pages/product-fit.html

    Still a little fuzzy on baffles..not sure how to determine which one will provide the best performance.. I will have to do more research on this one