Do Vance and Hines quiet baffles work?

These baffles got rid of the popping on decel, and tone down the noise at idle. The bike is still plenty loud hitting the throttle. If re-jetting didn’t get rid of your popping after installing the straight pipes, I recommend putting these baffles in. I can’t notice any difference in power, so I’m happy.

Do Vance and Hines pipes come with baffles?

Except for a few racing products, all Vance & Hines mufflers come with removable and replaceable baffles — the instructions that come with most Vance & Hines exhaust systems include an advertisement for their “Quiet Baffles.” A single Allen head screw on the bottom of the mufflers holds the baffle tube in place.

Is it bad to run a Harley without baffles?

Running a motorcycle without its baffles is not bad for the engine. It will not cause any engine damage. Worst case scenario is that your engine runs lean and you lose minor performance. To get the most out of baffles removal, make sure to rejet or tune your motorcycle afterwards.

Do Vance and Hines short shots come with baffles?

An unparalleled value, Shortshots Staggered deliver hot rod sound and performance wrapped in full-length heat shields, at a price rivaling most slip-ons. Shortshots Staggered come standard with louvered-core baffles, and can also be fitted with optional quiet baffles.

Do you need to tune a Harley with slip-ons?

Do I need to tune my motorcycle after adding your pipes? Our Touring slip-ons do not require, nor do we recommend, tuning when used with the stock headers. Our Softail, Dyna, Sportster, and Indian Scout slip-ons do not require tuning, but it is recommended for maximum performance gains.

Are Vance and Hines pipes street legal?

Thanks Martin Re Vance & Hines Yup! The vast majority of us are running illegal pipes. If you change the fuel/air mixture and/or intake, those are also illegal. Some manufacturers put the “For Off-Road Use” stamp on performance products as a disclaimer so you can’t say you didn’t know.

Is it illegal to remove baffles on motorcycle?

Removing baffles on your motorcycle will not directly harm or damage the engine. Removing the baffle does not add any performance benefit or enhancements to the engine. In many places, riding without a muffler is illegal. So it is not common for motorcycles to operate without them.

Are Vance and Hines slip ons loud?

The sound was loud and about 85-86 Db standing about 50 feet away. Then I took out the standard baffles that came with the Vance & Hines pipes. Wow the sound was very loud and about 90-91 Db standing about 50 feet away. Then Installed these Baffles and the sound was much better, about 79-80 Db standing about 50 feet.

Can you remove Vance and Hines baffles?

Is it safe to remove the baffles from my Vance & Hines exhaust system? As long as your motorcycle is tuned appropriately, you can safely remove the baffles in most cases. Yes, we do offer replacement baffles for the majority of our exhaust systems.

Can you take baffles out stock Harley pipes?

If your bike is stock the way it came from the factory it is already running very lean. If you remove the baffles or add a free flowing air filter it will run even leaner. You could add a fueler to richen up the air fuel ratio. The new Gen3 will be easy to install and adjustable for any future mods you might make.

What happens if you take the baffles out of exhaust?

Exhaust baffles are metallic chamber parts that are acoustically tuned and fit onto the exhaust pipe’s muffler. Removing the baffle will cause the exhaust to become freer flowing and release the exhaust gases quicker, making the bike louder.

Do slip ons add horsepower?

Slip-on mufflers won’t improve horsepower or performance. Slip-ons are mostly for decoration and noise enhancement. Installation on some bikes may require bodywork done by a professional at a shop.

Why do you need Vance and Hines exhaust baffles?

Lots of pipes look great on the outside, but it’s what’s inside that counts. Vance & Hines quiet baffles help manage the sound from your engine without killing its performance. J&P carries a full range of replacement baffles / Vance & Hines that will fit your pipes and keep your engine running great.

What kind of exhaust baffles do J & P use?

Vance & Hines Exhaust Baffles. Lots of pipes look great on the outside, but it’s what’s inside that counts. Vance & Hines quiet baffles help manage the sound from your engine without killing its performance. J&P carries a full range of replacement baffles / Vance & Hines that will fit your pipes and keep your engine running great.

What kind of baffles do you use on a motorcyle?

Vance & Hines quiet baffles help manage the sound from your engine without killing its performance. J&P carries a full range of replacement baffles / Vance & Hines that will fit your pipes and keep your engine running great.

What happens if you remove the exhaust baffles?

Removing the baffles will cause a severe loss in low to mid-range performance, and in many cases cause unwanted issues like popping, hesitation, and surging. Do you offer replacement baffles? Yes, we do offer replacement baffles for the majority of our exhaust systems.