Thank you!!!

I actually like the stock sound too especially on long trips. It is great however to be able to customize the sound depending on preference.

Thank you Jose! Appreciate the kind commentry!

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@@danielbarnes8533 I agree Daniel!

Corey, is the baffle the same length as the stock baffle? If its not you got the wrong baffle.

Basically the baffle is a steel tube with perforations on it. to quiet or mellow the sound you can take a fiberglass matting material and wrap the baffle and it is quite effective in mellowing the sound.

Look into the Sharkroads....they are great quality at unbeatable prices.

@@craiggoldstein2461 I went on the website and you were right. Thank you. I am purchasing the true dual exhaust system from them.

Your welcome....I think you will be pleased with the product....Any issues let me know as I have Sharkroads ear and can freely communicate with their leadership....No, I dont work for them or get commission.

Your bike will certainly sound better than mine with the Shark road mufflers.

Thank you so much! It taught me how difficult it is to do a good video and how much respect I have for youtubers who make it look so easy!

Yes Amazon, I cant find the link to my exact product but if you do a search for "fiberglass muffler packing" you'll find lots of good options.

Hi Jay, I believe there is a slight improvement but thats not what makes his flash so successful.....The bike wont pop on deceleration most prevalent by adding aftermarket mufflers, the bike will run cooler as he not only modifies the fuel and ignition timing but he turns the cooling fan on sooner. All throttle transition glitchy Ness is resolved making the bike just smoother and more enjoyable to operate.....

Craig , thanks for your reply. Here’s another question. I test drove one yesterday from a private seller. Bike was clean with lots of options and we agreed on a fair price. When I drove it it was so sluggish and backfired that it totally discouraged me. I realize Ivan’s flash would remedy the backfiring but I was not at all satisfied with the sluggish performance. I called Ivan and he said his power charts are based on wide open throttle and that the main improvements are cooling, power delivery, no more backfiring. My main concern is that if I buy the bike and put Ivan’s flash on it will I be satisfied with the power? I’m thinking I will be satisfied based on the vast positive comments I’ve read but I can’t be sure. I was prepared to buy the bike when I test rode it but the power is just making me pause. I told the guy I’m going to ponder this more and will get back with him. I know there’s a chance he could sell but then that would be my answer, which is how I’m going to look at it from a faith based point of view. Any thoughts to help me reconsider? Thanks for any object feedback to my dilemma.

@@jaybd9329 I am confident you will notice an improvement in overall performance. Many people say "The bike should have come this way from Kawasaki" or "I almost sold my bike before doing the Ivan".....I dont know what your used to or expect. If you want it to run as strong as a new HD 114 I think you'll be disappointed. If your used to a Goldwing or Sportbike I think you'll be disappointed. I can however say it'll fix a ton of issues with the stock programming that makes the bike a much more desirable motorcycle to ride.

@@craiggoldstein2461 ok, thanks Craig. My reference point is my former 2016 Road King 103 which is the same as the 1700, stock everything, and my butt Dino felt about 30% more pull smoothly up the power band. I’m not expected Goldwing or the 114 HD, just a decent pull, which I now believe the Voyager can provide, especially based on all the satisfied customers of Ivan’s tune. If I get the bike I’ll get the tune and give you my feedback afterwards. Appreciated your feedback

Totally agree....I actually found the Sharkroad quiet baffle provided more torque than their standard baffle.

I had a 2006 VN2000 Limited and loved it.....One of the bikes I wish I never parted with. The VN1700's are nice too once you get the ECU Tuned by Ivan and go with slip-ons.

Charles, I agree. What's really cool is how you can customize and experiment to get just the right sound to your taste.

I agree with you!

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Hi Curtis, they dont have a call center here in USA. They handle transactions on their website....Messaging as well. I have found that at times replies from them can be sluggish but they always follow through.

Bill, I did find the exhaust sound changed some especially in between shifts. I would love to take a course on high quality KZbin production...I tool have lots to learn but its still fun and rewarding.

Kent, do your mufflers have to show a DOT approved stamp on them? Sharkroad offers a "Quiet" Baffle that not a bunch louder than stock.

@@craiggoldstein2461 yes it has to have the manufacturer stamp. Best regards. Love the bike.

Hey Kent, I am in Ontario Canada, wondering what province you are in. I have a 2018 Vaquero with cobra slip on's and after watching this video I'm really thinking about this Sharkroad exhaust but never thought about them being illegal, how did you find this out.

I'm in newfoundland. Cops around here are cracking down on modified exhaust on motorcycles and front window tint on vehicles.

@@kentgoudie344 Guess they must be bored, not enough real crime and idiots on the road to keep them busy or Tim's ran out of donuts, haha

Not really trying one way or another......But the popping stopped after the Ivan ECU tune.

@Craig Goldstein OK, thanks Craig. I'm set on buying the sharkroad pipes but it'll be a couple months before I can get the ECU flashed. Thanks for responding.

@@jackal3911 If you get the pipes and dont want to Ivan right away, block off the Pair system with a marble or bolt and it'll stop the decel popping.

Ok. I'll give that a try. Thanks for your time. You've been a big help.

Craig, I'm having trouble getting the crossover pipe to seal properly in the left muffler. Did you have any issues or do you have any suggestions?

If you don't want to Ivanize your ECU, the next thing you can do is block off your pair valve. What's happening is fresh air is being introduced into the exhaust port to burn and unspent fuel. This is an emissions reduction approach many motorcycle companies employ. Gooogle "Marbelizing" your Kawasaki 1700 and you'll find many conversations on this.

@@craiggoldstein2461 Thanks!

Hi Carlos, Sorry if I didn't appear enthusiastic. I think the Sharkroads do sound AMAZING in any configuration. After I got the Ivan flash I think it was better without any decel popping and cooler running. Overall the Sharkroad muffler is a deal!

Bam, REALLY great info about the PAIR valve. Glad your happy with your Sharkroad mufflers. I just bought another Voyager so I'm back in the fold myself.

Bam, Can you better describe where you plugged the PAIR? I know you said 11 o clock. Did you do it inside the air filter housing or a tube behind it?

@@Diesel6Power Only had one Vaquero but I did also have a Voyager. I switch bikes alot....Life is too short ;-)

Glad you dig 'em.....They are definitely a nice product and great value.

They come wrapped on all the new Sharkroad mufflers. Been that way for almost the last year.

@@craiggoldstein2461 so then do they sell ya the bigger baffles then i would think if ya took the wrap off the stock baffles would be perfect

@@mikestowe6136 When you buy the Kawasaki Sharkroad mufflers you get the standard Baffle that comes fiberglass wrapped. If you want it louder remove baffle to remove wrap. If you want to quieter than standard they offer a "Quiet baffle" This quiet baffle is smaller in diameter and also comes wrapped. Hope this helps.

@@craiggoldstein2461 ok ya i didnt know which one was the one that came with it because you had 2 different size baffles in the video so my guess it comes with the larger diameter one thabks

@@mikestowe6136 Welcome!

Brian, If you want to add Fiberglass Matting to your existing muffle baffles you wrap the baffle with the matting and you can secure to baffle with some metal HVAC tape or thin Bailing wire. if you buy Sharkroad quiet baffles they come ready to go with fiberglass and wire.

@@craiggoldstein2461 thank you and as far as getting the right slip on muffler what are the measurements I need to go by so I get the right ones

Chuck, I can say that SharkRoad customer service and quality has been really good. The few complaints they've received they replace or refund ASAP. V & H and Cobra is nice too but of you try the Sharlroad I think you will be impressed. I dont work for them but I have a good relationship with them and I often help out with any issues with their American customers....Any issues please let me know.

@@craiggoldstein2461 Thanks, that’s great to know. My friend just put some on his Voyager and he cranked it while I was at his house yesterday and I thought wow those sound good. Sending my ECU off this week to Ivan also. Thanks for the reply!

@@TheHoovercm The Ivan flash is a great investment....fixes several fueling and mapping issues with the kawasakis.

Jim, let's chat about this. I can help you.

Email me your contact info and I will call you .. [email protected]