stock muffler modification

[odot]

.....and that's coming from a chick.

 

[jwilly]

.....and that's coming from a chick.

Yeah, But it's a chick that has had Jeff work on her bike while wearing his bedroom slippers!!

 

[luvtoride]

.....and that's coming from a chick.

Yeah, But it's a chick that has had Jeff work on her bike while wearing his bedroom slippers!!

Oh jeez, not that again! In Jeff's defense I think that his footwear is referred to as "house shoes". Jeff, did me clarifying that help?

EDIT: to original author. I just realized that there has been an ungodly hijacking of your thread. I must apologize. So, how 'bout them holes? Are you going to show Jeff where they are located?

 

[Grumpy]

You drilled holes where, exactly? Pictures???

You ought to do this before WFO, thereby guaranteeing that you'll not ride first! "I ain't ridin' behind no noisy bike!"

Jim

 

[Orient_Express]

Thanks Orient, It's no wonder that other forums refer to this forum as a bunch of old ladies with knitting needles!!
What Roadhammer did was tried to improve the sound of his bike, not open the sucker up so everyone would know he has a small ***** and wants attention!!

JW

If I cared what other people thought, I'd be what they want me to be - not what I am...

 

[Mike-H]

You drilled holes where, exactly? Pictures???

You want a picture of where the hole is? Jeff, if you cannot find the hole, you got a hell of a personal problem dude.

Back in "the day" you just inserted yourself where the hair......(self censored).....never mind.....

 

[Bustanut joker]

Back in "the day" you just inserted yourself where the hair......(self censored).....never mind.....

Been waiting for sumpin' like that Mike. Thanks for saving me the trouble :lol:

:jester:

 

[Kevin Daly]

What Roadhammer did was tried to improve the sound of his bike, not open the sucker up so everyone would know he has a small ***** and wants attention!!

So your saying that Roadhammer has a small ***** and wants attention? Ok, so how do you know this? :rofl:

-sorry OE its late and i couldnt resist.

PS I'm still waiting for the pics

 

[Jetmaker737]

roadhammer,
Just an FYI here.

The people who hang out on this forum have a real distaste for the "loud pipe" thing..

Not all of us.

"Harley straight pipe" loudness sucks. But a sweet sounding motorcycle is a thing of beauty. Face it, the stock FJR is a little south of sweet... needs a little help.

 

[Kevin Daly]

Not all of us.
"Harley straight pipe" loudness sucks. But a sweet sounding motorcycle is a thing of beauty. Face it, the stock FJR is a little south of sweet... needs a little help.

+1 the pipes the JFR arent bad but they remind me of techno rock of the 80's; lacks a certian depth of sound

 

[Indian Scout]

fwiw I have been trying to come up with an idea for improving the sound from my stock cans. I measured the inside of the can back to the baffle. it is right at 12 inches. With this in mind I went to Home Depot, tools area and purchased a 7/16 diameter by 12 3/16 inch drill bit. By placeing the drill to give me as much lenght advantage I was able to drill one hole per muffler. Listen to the sound and ride a bit. The sound had improved and was very mellow. After riding a bit decided to go for two holes per can. Sound is louder but not overly so. I am pleased with outcome. Just wanted to share the moment. It beats spending $200.00 plus for the UK mod. Cheers !!!

My question is, what does this do to preformance? I though these bikes were engineered to have the proper back presure.

 

[Windjammer]

The people who hang out on this forum have a real distaste for the "loud pipe" thing..

Not all of us.

Not nearly all of us. In fact there's quite a few with aftermarket slip-ons and such. And not all of us subscribe to the "All The Gear All The Time" thing either. There just happens to be a very vocal percentage who make it seem that way.

I ain't baggin' on anyone who likes quiet pipes or wears their Stitch into the shower and everything. Do what thrills ya. But speak for yourself, instead of stating your opinions in terms of "What folks around here think". :glare:

 

[RatoneMuerto]

+1 luv.you go girl!

 

[johnny80s]

Ditto here. Do we ever get to see the pics?

 

[RayW]

I remember reading that when Honda shipped the original Goldwings to America that they thought the bike was just TOO quiet for this market. So they did some experiments involving a hammer and a piece of broom handle. When they got the sound right they marked the handle at that length and supposedly used that technique on all the bikes shipped over here.

So what does that mean for us?....well...maybe that there is a precedence for Japanese bikes being a bit too quiet for the American consumer's tastes.

Ray

 

[Jaycen]

I deffinatly do feel loud pipes save lives, but I am a Fan of a Muscular sounding exhaust note. There is a difference, however some of the older folk around here don't seem to think so <_<

I highly doublt that 2 7/16th inch holes in the baffles is gonna make a **** load of difference to some one following him. But hey, mabey you just discovered a way of thinning out the packs a bit!!!

 

[yamaholic]

I think that is asking for the pipes to rust more quickly as the finish is no longer protecting the steel in the baffles. Plus resale....no friggin way would I buy such an expensive bike where someone drilled holes in the pipes. Makes you wonder what other bubble gum and duct tape is holding the thing together.

I'm not trying to dogpile you at all, just questioning if this is a well thought out mod and making others aware of possible consequences of doing this.

Sometimes we get excited about something in our heads, do a mod, and realize "DOOOOHHHHH!!!!!", shouldn't have done that.

I'll save the talk about what sounds I prefer. It's all personal preference.

 

[FredandJeannesRacer]

I like roadhammer's idea. Better than spending $750. or more for after market cans!

 

[HYCLE]

I say that man has the right to put whatever he wants where the sun don't shine. Its his tailpipe. Personaly I think its an exit only.

 

[RatoneMuerto]

You drilled holes where, exactly? Pictures???

You want a picture of where the hole is? Jeff, if you cannot find the hole, you got a hell of a personal problem dude.

:clapping: