Draggie Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hi all, Some advice would be very useful. I have an XVS650 Dragstar. It's got Highway Hawk slash cut pipes, that were on it when I bought it. The dealer put a 12 month MOT on the bike, wich came with an advisory "loud pipes". They are extremely loud!!! I cannot afford replacement pipes at the present. They do have the Highway Hawk baffles fitted (by the slash cut). Although I am essentially quite happy with the loud pipes, I do get a tad embarrased at times, and concerned that the boys in blue won't be impressed. Query, does any one know if I pack fibre glass packing around the perforated baffles, will this lower the sound? Any other ideas?? Thanks in advance folks. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2012 its ok to pack the baffles with glass, its what normally happens anyway. Just check for any performance deterioration as you may run a bit rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggie Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Cheers Drewpy, will give it a go. Thanks P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2012 From experience I find this sheet baffle pack is way better than the loose fiberglass stuff, my bike suffered from noise and poor performance using that stuff...never again http://yambits.co.uk/exhaust-baffle-packing-p-839.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo666 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 i've got standard exhausts on my bike depending on where you are i'll gladly swap exhausts with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2012 found the cheapest sheet baffle packs from kart shops. there's ZIP kart near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggie Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for the advice folks. Gizmo - Thanks for the offer , but actually like the pipes, just wanted them toned down a tad...although, tbh, the more I ride, the more I am getting used to them!!! May well leave well alone! Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toutsuite Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi Draggie, have a look at this site: http://www.smartpartz.com/index.html They provide bolt-on baffles that go on exisiting baffles. See if they can do a pair for your highway hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo666 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks for the advice folks. Gizmo - Thanks for the offer , but actually like the pipes, just wanted them toned down a tad...although, tbh, the more I ride, the more I am getting used to them!!! May well leave well alone! Cheers Peter haha thought that would be the case worth a try tho' lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've heard stove rope is a good packing material for wrapping around baffles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dawkins Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The noise for the MOT inspector is at his discretion. I have never failed a bike with pipes that are too loud. Harleys are loud as standard Where do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hey Paul, Are you still happy to do my MOT in June? if so Could you PM me your works Address so that i can find you when the time comes Cheers again man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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