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Title: Exaust too quiet
Post by: ADHD Perfected on May 10, 2015, 11:13:16 PM
I have a 86 1200 with V & H 4 into 1, I tried removing the fiber glass packing but its still too quiet. I took out the baffle that holds in the stainless tip and got the tone I wanted, question is will it hurt anything to run it that unrestricted? 
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: Russfjr1 on May 11, 2015, 07:32:39 AM
Quote from: ADHD Perfected on May 10, 2015, 11:13:16 PM
I have a 86 1200 with V & H 4 into 1, I tried removing the fiber glass packing but its still too quiet. I took out the baffle that holds in the stainless tip and got the tone I wanted, question is will it hurt anything to run it that unrestricted? 

only the hearing of the person behind you  :rofl2:
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: FJmonkey on May 11, 2015, 08:51:48 AM
Do you still have the stock airbox? You might need to re-jet the carbs to prevent going too lean.
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: movenon on May 11, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Makes it easier for LEO's to pay at tension to you, not like sport bikes are ignored.   You might lose some power on the top end.   :good2:
George
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: ADHD Perfected on May 11, 2015, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: movenon on May 11, 2015, 02:13:22 PM
Makes it easier for LEO's to pay at tension to you, not like sport bikes are ignored.   You might lose some power on the top end.   :good2:
George
With the  group I roll with I'm lucky to hear my bike at all.
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: ADHD Perfected on May 11, 2015, 06:58:16 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 11, 2015, 08:51:48 AM
Do you still have the stock airbox? You might need to re-jet the carbs to prevent going too lean.
Yes the stock airbox is still there.
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: oldktmdude on May 11, 2015, 07:41:26 PM
   This is what I did to the V&H can. Definitely made it louder. Cut 8 1/2" off the end.  Pete.
               
                    (http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/536_17_07_13_5_43_05.jpeg)
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: ADHD Perfected on May 11, 2015, 08:22:28 PM
Quote from: oldktmdude on May 11, 2015, 07:41:26 PM
   This is what I did to the V&H can. Definitely made it louder. Cut 8 1/2" off the end.  Pete.
               
                    (http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/536_17_07_13_5_43_05.jpeg)
What did you do with the internal baffle glass ect.?
Title: Re: Exaust too quiet
Post by: oldktmdude on May 11, 2015, 08:30:34 PM
    All the internals were also cut down by 8 1/2". Drilled new rivet holes for the end cap and re-assembled. The V&H label was then centred and reattached. Easy job and a unique sound. Sounds great in the KOOKALOO zone! :good2:
Also looks a lot better. I'm not a fan of the long can look.