Deeper Sound From Exhaust

[Dayta]

I am interested in achieving a deeper sound or rumble for my 96 wing over the stock sound. Not loud but a nice rumble. To save cost I've read that by drilling holes in the baffle in the exhaust pipes the sound can be obtained. Has anyone done this procedure ?

[virgilmobile]

Up front....personally I don't think you will ever achieve the "rumble" your expecting.
Twin cylinders have the rumble....a 6 cylinder....no so much.
per revolution,it's firing 3 times as many times.It kinda negates the bang bang you get from a twin.

On my 88 the first 30 mile with the triple tip add ons was horribly droning.I ended up removing them and restoring the original resonator tips.

Just remember,it's hard to fill a drilled hole If it doesn't work.
If you want to experiment,drill out the rivits on the tips and wiggle them off and run it.At least they can be put back.

[TennX]

While I like the the sound of the GW, I dont know what mufflers are on mine but it sounds like a porshce...I do have V&H Big Shots on my VTX...many VTX owners drill out the first plate and some even go deeper usually 7 holes....they tap the holes and put bolts in em if they get tired of the sound ....good luck

[Trace Wallace]

The previous owner of my Aspencade took the baffles out. I have them in the box. I thought it sounded cool without them so I don't intend to put them back in.

[Dusty Boots]

Try running a set of Cherry Bomb mufflers. They give a deeper growl, but not unpleasant. You will need to visit a muffler shop to get the adapters bent to the right angle/length. Painted grey, they look pretty good.
Stock Harley take offs are also an option if you want to keep the chrome look.

Me ... I like the quiet of the stock pipes when you're riding 14+ hrs a day while touring

[Uncle Fester]

Here is a video of a GW 1500 with HD pipes on it



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Personally, I like it and may do it this next winter. . . .

[Dayta]

Here's another video that shows a HD muffler modification on a 1500.



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Dayta

[CVH1952]

Do you still have the baffles for the 1500 Goldwing? I would like to quiet mine down some.

The previous owner of my Aspencade took the baffles out. I have them in the box. I thought it sounded cool without them so I don't intend to put them back in.