I used a 3" hole saw for my triglide with oil for cutting took about, 3 minutes each side: then installed the Thunder Torque inserts for reversion... sounds great and runs great!
So I done this to my 2015 Road Glide Pros, sound amazing and only 20 minutes of work very easy. Cons, loss of low end torque do to no back pressure, Catalytic converter is during a bluish purple color, it pops every so often do to be ending lean, it seems O2 sensors didn't recalibrate air/fuel mixture, I don't recommend doing this save up for pipes.
Thanks for the video man. I know it's a few years old but still helpful. I just did this to my 2019 Road Glide. 30 minutes and both sides were done. Not sure why people are be bitches about the right side pipe. It was the exact same as the left. Thanks again bud!
LBCSG17 I think some people are confused about older models. I believe 2017+ M8 exhaust is the same on both sides. I believe the other guys are thinking about the Twin Cam setups.
A Dremel with a metal cutting blade will work if you done have a die grinder. Funny how ppl always do the left one , there's a reason the right side ( on Twin cams) is different and more difficult
I like the videos when they show what really happens when you run into problems. You don’t get caught off guard if they’re being realistic in their videos.
Have '01 Heritage with stage 1 kit. An 2 into 1 Screamin Eagle exhaust. The baffle n guts are held in by a Single Screw underneath. I pulled it all out. But lost power cuz No back pressure. So i cut the baff. in half an reinstalled it. Sounds fkn awesome an i got Not only power back but it Runs way better in performance too.
One problem. You didn't show how to remove the right baffle. You and I both know it's a completely different process so why don't you make a video on the right side to show the difference.
James Collier I just did it on my 2015 road glide and I had the same baffle as the left on my right but I know what you mean about the big baffle on the right side
Damn that guy recording needs a inhaler!! He was breathing so hard I thought the bike was on for a minute there! Just kidding I’m just being an ass, great video thanks!
I have a 13 Street Glide and am interested in removing the baffles in the stock pipes, but everywhere I read, they are all saying they are losing low end torque. But, your saying you gained a bit of power ... Any thoughts?
We noticed a gain in power through the whole rpm range the smaller piping coming off the engine gives you enough back pressure you could weld them back in but you will be welding on the pipe thay is chrome on the other side so you will get color change
There is no way in hell you gor more power from that motor by taking out the baffles. Think for a minute. Ther is no chance harley designed an exhaust system that chokes power out of their product. You think it has more power becuase its louder. Not a chance.
Why not leave the packing in? Probably has a deeper, cleaner sound to it. Besides, over time I bet it burns out anyways so might as well enjoy the cleaner sound while you can. Or you can get more sound by taking the mufflers off and removing the packing from the back to leave the baffles in place, get more sound that way but not be stupid loud with empty pipes.
Russ Ball The right side has a fitting that needs to be compressed/crushed in order to be removed. Much more difficult than left side. There are videos on here that demonstrate that.
Just wondering if you could remove the packing from muffler then weld the baffle back on for back pressure? And still get sound but not suffer low end power
No, You can just Tear the ECM Outta There! Also any time you see wires and stuff on your bike, YANK THEM OUT by the roots, cut them with wire cutters etc. Anything Just Cut And Remove All Wires From the Bike. Go for the CLEAN LOOK.
Would it be possible to remove the baffles from only one pipe and leave the other as is to get moderate sound level. .? or this will make pressure on one side of the engine.
I haven’t seen any videos of the right side being done on a 14 or newer. I wonder if they are the same now. The pre 14s have that extra piece on the right from what I’ve seen.
from what I understand the right hand side is a lot more difficult to get the baffle out due to it being larger in size so can you make a video for extracting the right hand side baffle???
jerry strickland so... the setup in the video is purely just baffle and insulation removal? That slanted end piece, what is it and does it need to be welded back in place?