Do I need baffles in my exhaust?
Do I need baffles in my exhaust?
Most motorcycles come with a standard baffle or muffler required by law to reduce the engine’s natural noise levels. Removing the baffle will cause the exhaust to become freer flowing and release the exhaust gases quicker, making the bike louder.
Does it hurt to take baffles out of exhaust?
It will usually cause the engine to run leaner (less fuel), and a lean mixture burns much hotter that can cause damage. Removing the baffles will also mess up the power curve of the motor. Usually loosing power down low and gaining a slight amount up top. It will annoy people around you.
Should I wrap my motorcycle baffles?
TLDR – Baffle wraps are cheap, easy to apply and will not ruin your engine or reduce performance. You should definitely wrap your motorcycle baffles if they are too loud. I recommend using fiberglass wraps – they are most effective in silencing your bike.
Do exhaust baffles work?
Sound works in exactly the same way when it hits a “wall,” or “baffle.” When soundwaves hit the baffle, some of them will form a counterwave that pushes back against the incoming soundwaves. This won’t entirely cancel the sound out, but it will reduce it by bouncing some back.
Where are the baffles in a exhaust?
An exhaust baffle is an acoustically tuned metallic chamber placed inside a motor vehicle’s muffler to cancel out, or muffle, the sound from the vehicle’s exhaust outlet.
Does removing baffle increase power?
More horsepower if tuned. If you get a tune after removing baffles, you could gain a minor boost in horsepower – about 2 to 3 horsepower, nothing significant though. If you want power, look into aftermarket exhaust instead.
How can I make my motorcycle sound better?
How To Make Your Motorcycle Exhaust Sound Deeper
- Replace or Modify the Stock Muffler. Stock mufflers suit a wide range of personalities and preferences.
- Remove the Baffles.
- Get a Full Performance Exhaust System.
- Shop Slip-On Mufflers at West End Motorsports.
How can I make my motorcycle quieter?
7 Ways to make your motorcycle exhaust quieter
- Check for holes in your exhaust system.
- Replace the mufflers.
- Upgrade to better mufflers.
- Try wrapping the pipes.
- Invest in motorcycle exhaust silencer.
- Switch to new pipes.
Do quiet baffles affect performance?
For a quick answer – quiet baffles will not impact performance (horsepower or torque) as much. You could lose a small amount of high end power but nothing significant. You might see it at a dyno but will not feel it.
