Deeper Sound From Exhaust
- Dayta
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- Motorcycle: 1996 GL1500 Interstate
Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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 ?
Dayta
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- virgilmobile
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- Motorcycle: 1988 GL1500 I
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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.
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
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06 VTX 1300R
Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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
Phil.......
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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
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
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
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. . . .
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- Dayta
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
Here's another video that shows a HD muffler modification on a 1500.
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Re: Deeper Sound From Exhaust
Do you still have the baffles for the 1500 Goldwing? I would like to quiet mine down some.
Trace Wallace wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:46 amThe 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.