This video will show you step by step on how to debaffle your Vulcan 900 Classic pipes. Note* Do at your own risk. There is no turning back from a complete debaffle. Good luck and enjoy.
Well done Lama Biker. Followed your video to the “T” on my 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 custom & sound is AMAZING! No impact to performance whatsoever. If your thinking about stage 2 de-baffle, don’t think twice. Walk through this step by step video & guaranteed you will not be sorry with end result. Sure as hell beats cost of custom exhaust & sounds just as good. Love it. Love it. Love it. ✌🏼😎
Just did this and used your method with the wood plug idea. Wish i had done this sooner but did not feel confident until watching your video. Thank you so much I'm very happy with the outcome (not sure how my neighbors feel 😁). Without a doubt the best debaffle video for vulcan 900 on youtube. Finished with some heat resistant flat black spray paint inside.
Great video, went straight to stage 2 with zero issues. I did see increased popping and even tried marbling the intake but after a day or two, pulled the marble out and just run it as is. Thank you!
Thanks fir this video I've dine a half baffled wasn't sure how to do a full . Now thanks to you im going to do it today. And Thank you for your service
1 1/2" to get the OD of the smaller pipe and 2 1/2" to get the ID of the exhaust. Spent a little while wiggling the baffle tubes but the bike sounds 100x better! Thanks for the video!
Did this on my 01 Nomad (1500) that had cobra slash cut true duels which have welded baffles. Used the bimetal hole saw bit to cut that ring out and it came out easy enough using a corded drill but there was another just like it at the other end. I put a 24" rebar rod between the inner pipe wall and the baffle, banged on it with a 3lb hammer in several spots until it was too weak to hold onto that end of the baffle and pulled it out with an extended needle nose. Came out clean and now she sounds absolutely beautiful qith that low noted gruffy putter.
Thx for the video. I think I'll use a 2nd hole saw bit to cut around the header tube also so that the whole ring with your drilled holes in it will come out and leave more space for wiggling...
I did stage one and two in the same day FYI: before I start wiggling to remove the baffles I did warm up the bike and that help a lot ,not even 5 minutes and the baffles were out.
I found you dont need to actually hole saw and bust out the whole baffle for the same effect. 6 large or 8 smaller holes as in stage one then use a 205mm long 3/4 drill and drill a hole through the plate thats half way down the baffle. Just as loud and should you wish to you can tap threads in the holes using high tensile allen bolts and put it back to its original configuration. Which when selling the bike can be an advantage.
I used a Sawzall with 6inch metal blade..2 whole saws and cut a skinny paint brush roller on half to stick in the pipe. Took me about 1hr to complete. My bike sounds amazing now.
FOR ANYONE WHOSE DOING STAGE 2 OF DEBAFFLING!! GET A SMALLER HOLE SAW TO GO AROUND THE BAFFLE ITSELF!! You can get an arbor that will let you put 2 saws on one bit! It makes the process so much easier. I promise!
@@TheWolverine34 it's a lot louder and deeper sound after the debaffle process. I notice more heads turning at my direction when I am close to any drivers which is exactly what I wanted for safety reasons.
@@lamabiker179 I asked a similar question for the Stage 1 Debaffle, so I will ask in reference to the Full Debaffle. Did you notice any improvement or decline in performance? Also, did you ever experience and Whistling in either Stage 1 or the full Debaffle? Thank you for your input!
@@TheWolverine34 In my opinion, I did notice a better improvement in acceleration. The only downside you will hear are some popping sounds during deceleration. I am satisfied with going all the way and don't regret it one bit.
The process works EXACTLY as described. Using the 2 1/2" hole saw took about 3 minutes per pipe with a corded drill and being careful so that's an easy process. It leaves the inside pipe nice and clean. Really get those baffle "flanges" pushed back so when you put the 1" dowel in the pipe, you can just work it around. No need to try to muscle it. Just work it back and forth and around. Trust the process, it will come out.
Hi I did stage one and i love it now I think about stage 2 as per your warning after douing so did you looes any hors power or mpg did you noticed any diffrence at all. Before i go to stage 2 I will better wait for your repply Thanks Patrick
Thank you making such a great video. I also have 2008 Vulcan 900C. I followed your instructions and got the baffle out. Bike sounds amazing! I rode it only once and I did hear popping noise once. Not sure if there is a solution to eliminate it.
Imran Ahmed thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately the popping noise will be heard especially during deceleration. It’s been said that is to marble and/or get a fuel controller. By marbling you’ve simply shut off fresh air from entering the exhaust system. Without the O2 mixing with the super hot unburn A/F mixture, there’s no burn or de ellos pop. Unless your exhaust gaskets start leaking, the popping shouldn’t return. This is according to Vulcan Forums.
Drilled out holes, bent the flaps so there's more room, but I have been wiggling this damn thing for like 45 minutes and it still hasn't come loose... just a heads up.. FYI I've got a 2020 model. Maybe they improved the welds 🤣😂 P.s. 1" Dow fits perfectly I the exhaust
Now u have done stage 2 would u say it’s worth it and has its given u any problem as I hav a vn900 aswell an iv been thinking bout doin it or would u say just buy a better performance/sounding exhaust thanks
OPEN QUESTION:: I completed stage 1 on my husbands bike and he’s happy with the volume. I want to know if there is a way to put the face plates back on? By not removing the baffle completely it’s still visible. Obviously I cannot use the rivet holes. So? ANY suggestions from anyone are much appreciated!
Hi, here you have an idea: One option may be to make a round metal plate with a diameter 3 millimeters larger than the inside diameter of the exhaust. Bend the contour of the plate making an eyebrow and bend it inwards, and in that eyebrow drill a hole and another equal in the exhaust in the area in front of the brake disc... That round plate must fit a little under pressure inside the exhaust... Then, in the round plate, drill the 3 holes where the rivets of the original exhaust front plate will go. You place the original front plate and the rivets that will hold it. Of course to the round metal plate you will have to make the central hole that coincides with the hole of the original front plate... I hope you like this idea and it works.
Have you had any issues after doing this mod? Would you say it is not as loud as aftermarket pipes? Thanks for your vid! I have the stage 1 debaffle and want a little more sound specially in the freeway... I do get the popping when slowing down from higher RPM
it won't hurt the bike; I mean after doing the mod even installing aftermarket always have it tuned... I would say just buy aftermarket though Vance and Hines sound so good and there are def others out there..
For anyone thinking about doing this, stage 2 sounds great, but it’s not worth the gas mileage loss. I used to be able to ride 200miles per tank, after stage 2 debaffle at 180 miles I was left stranded, now that doesn’t seem too bad, 20 miles off the tank, we’ll my gas light ended up coming on earlier after that, I haven’t rode past 150 miles per tank.. I regret stage 2, aside from that you get popping on acceleration and the exhaust smells of gas.
Well thats because u were greedy .. why not be satisfied at stage one .. ? Now you get what you deserve . stage one is enough for sounjd.. but removing baffles is dumb and more fule being used.. If he told you in the video to cut at the front headers and leave 12 inches , would you do that also haha
If you drive a toy like that, it's because you have the money to pay for gas and other expenses. Or maybe you can't?... If you can't afford those small expenses, then buy a 250 or 300 cc motorcycle.
Ermmmm... Questions arise: - How illegal is this? In Europe, completely. But I'm not familiar with emission and noise regulations in the States. - Is this better than just changing the pipes for some custom ones so you can keep the stock ones to change over in case of having to perform some kind of regulated emission and noise test?
I just bought a Vulcan 900 classic LT in july. I have been customizing her like crazy but, lets be honeat, she sounds sad!! I really want to do this..... But, can you tell me, How long did it actually take to finally get it out? I kind of want to know what I am up against.
@@nickmasterson4154 hahaha, thats exactly what I did. And managed to figure it out. But, it didn't give me the sound i was looking for,, so I endedcup making the jump and put a brand new set of Roadburner 3" Drag Pros on it.......Now she sounds sick!!!! But need ear plugs to ride her long distances. Wow!!!!
@@LadyTrucker79 cool man yeah I tried to buy some pipes as well but unfortunately I dwell in the not so great state of California and they can't be shipped here so I figured well hell I'll show them. But yeah the sound is just ok. I like the sound of the real pipes like you have better. Ride safe
Well everyone that went through this whole process there a lot easier way remove the pipes take the tips off and pull the center out put the pipes back on. This way if you have a warranty you can put them back in without voiding your warranty also youll need a power commander to program the stock computer to run correctly and add the power and correct sound please dont do this its so much easier to just pull the pipes. And do it right. Not knocking this way by any means it works. But youll never get the best sound.
If your bike is fuel injected there will be no popping on deceleration. This is caused by an incorrect mixture , ( too lean ). Fuel injected bikes will automatically correct the mixture.
yeah they pop on deceleration for numerous reasons... also, fuel injected bike engines follow a fueling map but not all of them rely on real time sensors (temps, load, oxygen, etc) to self-tune.
The Llama Biker got me a vulcan 900 ! never ridden before but i love it now ! ridding in N.beach up down still learning , so far so good ! i wanna install exhaust as well on mine
The Llama Biker i would like different pipes ! i dont know much about motorcycles , but would defy like to hear your opinion , eight1seven2six9two4five8 thnx
Tony Alb it all depends. For me the cheaper option was to defaffle the pipes. But if you have the funds for aftermarket pipes and/or going for a different look then go for it. Just make sure after getting new pipes, to air fuel tune the bike. I’m planning of getting a better airflow and to increase the fuel input in the cylinder to match all the air. Increase air inflow to match the outflow.
I personally don’t think it’s that loud with the stage 1 gonna try for stage 2 but I can’t really hear a big difference in the video! So the Vance and Hines are louder then stage 2??
Sounds great, but it looks like a lot could go really wrong, really quickly. Not to mention you likely loose power and have a higher chance of overheating the engine without a retune at least.
Not true at all. A debaffle by itself requires no tuning / dyno and no aftermarket tuner or fuel management. If he did the debaffle AND upgraded his air intake, then he would need a tuner.
В этой истории очень жаль пёсика. Почему он привязан? Когда хозяин зачем-то кидает пёсе выпиленные дудки, в глазах у собакена вселенская грусть, что хозяин у него такой долбоящер - полчаса езды на этом колхозном тюнинге гарантируют мигрень как наезднику, так и любому попутчику. Тот случай, когда собака умнее хозяина.
Why all this surgery. It takes a few screws removed to debaffle Harley. Mustve been the same genious that thought self canceling signal and 4 ways were too much work.
Exhaust Sound Recording Notes: 1. Never, ever, ever, record inside (tip, we ride outside) 2. Never put the camera (microphone) close to the exhaust exit (tip, we don't experience exhaust sounds that way naturally). Shortcut: Get outside and have a friend or tripod record while you ride. It's really that simple. Don't be put off by my comments. These mistakes are very common, they just serve no purpose.
