Making some mods to the Shadow, new seat and a better exhaust note.
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@trustno13423 жыл бұрын
Good sharp 3/8 drill bit is the way I went. I drilled 3 holes in the welded in "plate" Changed the tone to a deeper sound without giving up all of the needed back pressure that the engine needs to run efficiently No retune needed
@jacksonwalks4 ай бұрын
Do you have a picture anywhere on the internet I’d like to see it or even better a video. I’m considering doing this to my vt1100c
@danimal977510 жыл бұрын
Excellent before and after comparisons ! I use to have that bike but I got bit by the must have bigger bike thing , in hind site , the shadow was all I needed .
@vade6retro6alter6ego4 жыл бұрын
M E 🤣🤣🤣
@smartmandakota6 жыл бұрын
I just really appreciate the editing quality of this video. Most exhaust mod videos have what seems 30 minutes between an after clip. Love how he explains it, then reassess the before clips prior to the after clips.
@lanzotv10 жыл бұрын
this is a REALLY good video for Shadow owners... thanks for putting it up on KZbin...
@chriselliott.49965 жыл бұрын
No its horrible video and bad advice on baffles
@DaroriDerEinzige3 жыл бұрын
@@chriselliott.4996 I mean, why didn't he simple put some steel pipes on it and sold his original exhaust pipes via eBay? Basically, he simple has now two empty steel pipes on it which is maybe legal in the USA or whatever, but yeah ...
@Plissken842 жыл бұрын
It’s cheap and it sounds better than with the baffles in, what don’t you get?
@serenityinsilence10 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty damn good for just cutting out the baffles!
@humanbeingfromearth2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that the engine, and exhaust are designed to work the way they are from factory. Engineers, much smarter than the average garage diy man, made the thing run the way it does for a reason.
@sunshinelee31 Жыл бұрын
most states don't have a motorcycle decibel limit but they do require a functioning muffler system you can get a ticket. if you do take the baffles out, you'll need to rejet the carb because it is set from factory to adjust the back pressure needed to run the motor efficiently. without a rejet it will run to lean and cause the pipes to turn blue from over heating
@christophermccartney58335 жыл бұрын
Bike looks and sounds awesome. Little tip for you, get some old used engine oil (or cutting oil) and pour it into a cup, and dip the holesaw bit into the oil cup. Drill in short bursts with a holesaw, a couple of seconds at a time. Helps the holesaw stay cooler and keeps the teeth sharper longer, old pipefitter's trick. Lol. Some people say not to use old engine oil to lubricate drill bits, but it works better than nothing.
@readparse8 жыл бұрын
This is a well done video, in terms of the before and after. As for me, I don't think I want loud pipes, so exhaust modifications aren't usually videos I look for. I just came here because I was looking for Shadow videos in general. But I must say that the production quality is pretty good, with the before-and-after shots. I like the choice to do the "before" shots in black-and-white.
@t77snapshot6 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same.
@darnellrogers88845 жыл бұрын
I didn’t understand the purpose of loud pipes I thought it was because guys wanted to look cool or sound cool... but now I understand it’s because if cars around you can’t see you then they can definitely hear you!
@tonyming69695 жыл бұрын
Loud pipes save lives!
@dannytoeh9 жыл бұрын
Great video, you didn't even ruin the end of the muffler by letting the hole saw slip like the other video I saw, and the comparison of before and after was very helpful, great job.
@obsessivegarage9212 жыл бұрын
Wow! Whoever edited this video did a great job. Also the difference in exhaust sound by just taking out what I assume would be called maybe a type of resonator it sounds MUCH better. Sounds like it has more of a bark. I love it. And I like to new seat and the backrest I haven't seen before. Nice touch
@humanbeingfromearth2 жыл бұрын
Doing this screws up the performance and you'll lose torque. Unless u up the jets a size or 2
@b10gazza5 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me how concerned people are by the sound their bike makes, rather than the performance of the engine.
@tonyming69695 жыл бұрын
It's about both. You especially need to be heard on the road.
@timkis642 жыл бұрын
you can blame harley guys for that.they would rather make more noise than a freight train while going nowhere quick, than go anywhere quick with normal noise levels.they say loud pipes save lives.but an aware rider saves his own life more than any pipes can.they just want to be seen & heard on slow fat loud overpriced bikes.
@joshmcdonald95082 ай бұрын
Well, to be fair....I like to be heard when I'm on the highway. Nothing cool about being a bloodstain on the road because someone couldn't hear me.
@b10gazza2 ай бұрын
@@joshmcdonald9508 Good point.
@choppergirl9 ай бұрын
I bought a 2008. Sounds fine to me. What it sounds like is the least of your problems. Keeping it clean, polished, and maintained is going to take plenty of work....
@ms.milianko5 жыл бұрын
I did the same pipe modification to my 05 shadow spirit back in 2012. I've also had the biggest jets installed prior. Not one problem has occurred.
@sunshinelee31 Жыл бұрын
did your pipes turn blue?
@patricklogsdon19 жыл бұрын
Nice video with the before and after clips. I've got a 2008 Shadow, and I'm considering doing the modification, but I will talk with my shop and fellow riders first. I really like that Mustang seat (and backrest too). Thanks for sharing your experiences and purchases! Well done video!
@hard2getitrightagain3144 жыл бұрын
MUSTANG SEAT, BABY!!!! Mine came that way and it only took a minuto or two to figure out that I had been blessed!
@davidmclaren714711 ай бұрын
I drilled holes in the rear baffle and it did make an appreciable difference in the sound, but removing the whole rear baffle assembly like this made a night and day difference.
@trailingarm635 жыл бұрын
That's a great video, both in style and content. Thanks for posting.
@petrochemicals4u2 жыл бұрын
I like how it sounded both before, and after..
@titanspider16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic and thorough video, keep up the good work, going to do this to my bike
@Dmonieluv5 жыл бұрын
There's also a screen further down, you also are gonna have to rejet or you'll have popping and backfiring.
@danielquintero51863 жыл бұрын
I dont understand how anyone could dislike this video! That shadow sound like a real bike now!
@todddickerson73624 жыл бұрын
Anyone that complains about this mod with popping and backfires, they didn’t re-jet the carb. It makes a HUGE difference and if you don’t will probably cause some issues down the road. The Honda’s tend to run lean anyway, and this just makes that worse. There are several companies that help you figure out what size jets you need and it isn’t hard. I don’t have a mechanic background at all. You tube and a repair manual was all I needed.
@apaulotroughtzmantz29143 жыл бұрын
Here’s a guy who actually knows how to use a hole saw. Most guys run the drill balls out and destroy the hole saw in the first cut. Bike sounds great as well!
@icebrakernh3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good there neighbor. Now I know what to do for my wife's bike when she wants more sound from her shadow. We are across the river in NH.
@aussiefarmer87416 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2008 used with 8700kms on the clock. The exhaust had already been modded but different. First I'm 57 & dont go for loud bikes these days but I feel this is not a bad compromise. You could try this method first then, If you decide it is not loud enough proceed to the holesaw method. But this option I am sharing is sort of in between std & the holesaw mod. I will explain, If you look end on, there are 4 holes drilled, 1st being at the 12, 3, 6, &9 oclock positions around the central main hole, this is done on both pipes of coarse. If I was doing the mod I would start with a 3/16 drill & work up till you get a reasonable note. Mine are about 3/8" holes. As stated if this is not loud enough then bring out the holesaw. I am fine with this level it rumbles nicely & ends up with a bit of a bark or crack sound if you wind it right out. Just thought I would share. I thought the clarity of this vid was good,well done sir. They are a fun bike to ride.
@bhsbass8 жыл бұрын
I liked the exhaust before the mod
@makgedambyah6885 жыл бұрын
absolutely better sound after cutting the baffles! nice bike dude!
@tobtrue1717 Жыл бұрын
I just got a 2009. This my first bike so far in love
@bubbaburns18308 жыл бұрын
FYI I bought a 2007 in 07 Black. c2 spirit, just like this one. I noticed there's a spot weld on the inside of the exhaust end. I drimmeled the weld, the vice-gripped the inside pipe and hammered it out. stage 2 carb and KandN filter. great bike. Transformed real well.
@ivanmerino88066 жыл бұрын
Hello, I noticed that weld spot too, so you just drimmeled and put it out?
@charleschidester67678 жыл бұрын
wish I hadn't done this now. I need ear protection now.
@Yakov949 жыл бұрын
Man Watching your video makes me really wanna go for this bike , nice video
@morningstarx53405 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing on my 05 vt1100. Definitely sounds much throatier. But you wouldn't gain any torque down low by relieving back pressure. Actually, you would lose some torque. However, you likely did gain a small amount of hp by letting the bike breathe easier.
@aussiefarmer87416 жыл бұрын
Im not 1 for loud exhausts, but having seen the inside of the muffler if anyone wanted to mod it without cutting the whole thing out, you could centerally drill a 3/8 hole with an extended drill bit & see how that sounds. Then progressivley go bigger step by step until you reach an acceptable level of sound. Just an idea.
@kevingrimbeek210610 жыл бұрын
Nice job, good results with both sound and torque! I have a 1997 600 VLX which I also modified with slash-cut turn-out free flow pipes, and I also experienced an improvement in sound and performance. My machine has done 90 000 kilo-meters or 56 000 miles and still can do 160 k's on a good day!
@gphilipc20313 жыл бұрын
I like the exhaust sound. You will get tired of the snappy sound of aftermarket exhaust. I've got cobras on my Spirit and wish for stock pipes. These Honda V twins are double pin cranks and are not gonna sound like a HD engine. A few exceptions on some older single pin Hondas.
@rlholt488 жыл бұрын
I can honestly tell you couple years ago I purchased a Mustang seat for my 2006 Aero and I can now ride all day without the terrible rear end pain I was experiencing before with the saddlemen seat that was on when I purchased. good luck
@kuzmikval5 жыл бұрын
i like how the before footage is black and white, makes it look unappealing, and grim..
@jasonclemente4392 Жыл бұрын
At low idle or blips it sounds alittle like a slight tincan echo but driving it sounds really nice
@josephnicosia45594 жыл бұрын
Great video showing before and after sounds. Thanks
@acj07158410 жыл бұрын
Really good quality video!
@davidcox91156 жыл бұрын
2Cool.nice bike..very reliable motorcycle, ive had harleys ,yamahammers.lol but seem to always go back to the honda.had a 700 magna.. fast bike...thanks for the video.. safe riding.
@brent10417 жыл бұрын
I did that to my 2009 shadow and it makes the bike so much better sounding. I put cheap 87 octane in it and it almost sounds like a Harley. I've had multiple Harley riders comment about it because it actually sounds good now.
@petelohr3515 жыл бұрын
did you rejet the carb? what happens if I dont?
@tonyming69695 жыл бұрын
@@petelohr351 Not necessary. Just a slight tweak on the mixture screws if it starts popping on decel.
@Voltomess4 жыл бұрын
great fucking job boys great fucking job, I love before and after scenes.
@shadowrider29189 жыл бұрын
YOU SHOULD SPRAY WD-40 BEFORE CUTTING
@joemonkey69799 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video...very helpful.
@corneilcorneil5 жыл бұрын
Nice mod, the bike looks much better.
@8440011 жыл бұрын
Sounds much better.
@mrradioman4458 жыл бұрын
nice,i have an 2003.already has drag pipes but was wondering what stock sounded like,also i like the seat with the back rest,may get me one!Thanks for sharing!
@user-xv3lb9eu5c8 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have the same bike and I want to do the same with my exhaust. Tell me please, after 3 years, do you noticed any problems with the bike? Overheating, loose power, increased gas consumption or something like that?
@ArmoredScorn3 жыл бұрын
I did this on my 600 like 6 months ago huge sound upgrade and no issues as of yet. Do it.
@ArmoredScorn3 жыл бұрын
I actually feel like it has more zip... you won’t regret it.
@krry91913 жыл бұрын
Bros, tune your carbs after if it's got carbs
@hogie93 жыл бұрын
@@krry9191 no one ever mentions this
@krry91913 жыл бұрын
@@hogie9 I'm only just starting with my shadow. But I work on cars, same principle you'd think.
@albertomponce5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and tips!!! Happy riding!!!
@manuhonkanen21113 жыл бұрын
Nice seat! How has the motor held up after the removal of the baffles?
@YTjndallas5 жыл бұрын
It’s not a seat. It’s a Saddle!!
@MitchJohnson-uu5uf8 жыл бұрын
Sweet, sounds way better.
@briandeluca69085 жыл бұрын
My seat also hurt my butt. I bought a mustang one but had to return it. It actually was the same exact one you got. Im short so i couldn't touch the ground after it
@filofas73535 жыл бұрын
How short like 170 ?
@briandeluca69085 жыл бұрын
Im only 5 3
@Primenilla8 жыл бұрын
couldn't help but notice the Ford, are you sure the bike is the real cause to your pain in the butt?
@wizzardoffuzz5 жыл бұрын
Does this not ruin the backpressure in the exhaust?
@rayota2603 жыл бұрын
backpressure on a 4 stroke is a myth
@NEETHERREALM14 жыл бұрын
Beautiful motorcycle
@shadowrider29189 жыл бұрын
Ok, I take back the last comment i posted, this mod is not what was giving my bike problems, I apologize, this mod definitely makes this bike sound a lot better.
@jackhammer77455 жыл бұрын
I do like the exhaust part
@angrytrucker36286 жыл бұрын
Sounds nicer than stock mine has Vance and Hines on it they sound really throaty wish I would have known your way, a lot cheaper
@craigpennington1251 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike. Sounds good to me. Use to ride with straight open exhaust all the time. These have a good low mellow tone & they look good. I just saw this on youtube today. I guess you still have it or have moved on with something else. If treated right that Honda will last just about forever. Too bad Honda didn't make this bike in a 2,000 cc model. Instead they went to VTX stuff. Those bikes do not fit me. They look nice but not for me. For that job, I use cutting oil. Goes much smoother & fast.
@skottlee8959 Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing. Sounds sick
@davidefland1985 Жыл бұрын
Mustang seat is good lve had them before
@sulp28 жыл бұрын
so nice video thanks for video before i was looking how to set a mustang seat now i know
@Boulevard-ok3rr5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work
@rickywhite75784 жыл бұрын
Did you have to rejet the carb for running open exhaust?
@Westdawgg10 жыл бұрын
Hey did you jet the carb after cutting the restricters out?
@Painkiller19845 жыл бұрын
What's the meaning in spanish for jet or jetting the carb? What means that?
@tonyming69695 жыл бұрын
@@Painkiller1984 They are nozzles that adjust the fuel mixture
@rollerfritz30005 жыл бұрын
Really nice Made for comparing. Thanks.
@user-lg6ge8ts4e23 күн бұрын
It sounds as good as my harley pretty red my harley is Red flake
@BenDover4Mee3 жыл бұрын
Would you say the Cobra seat is SOFTER than the original, or about same firmness but just more comfortable due to other factors (wider, more support, better angle, etc)?
@FireinUrEye11 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing, very nice bike, I have an 05 Shadow VLX and I have a few questions...what CC is your bike, did you have to have it rejet the carb and how does the seat feel without the backing to it VS stock seat? I want to do the hole saw mod so i figured i would get some feedback first and again very nice bike!!!
@javiercorral13943 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏽💪🏽👏🏽
@washingtonconsultants10415 жыл бұрын
about the sound, I agree with you. But when I put a hefty exhaust on my 750, my neighbors complained. One even called the police. I now have to roll my bike a block away from home and then start it.
@louisvilaros90665 жыл бұрын
Where do u live I would love to drive pass your neighbor and let him listen to drag pipes. No baffles
@Mikezaffa3 жыл бұрын
My spirit doesn’t have nothing to regulate the minimum! Is that your modification on the left side?
@WINSTONSMITH-hk3yj6 жыл бұрын
thank you for posting
@djchris47715 жыл бұрын
How is the seat compared to the stock one? I’m getting a shadow and I think the first mod I will make is the mustang seat.
@hard2getitrightagain3144 жыл бұрын
DO IT!!!! There is no comparison. (you likely know this by now)
@LuciTulcea Жыл бұрын
New seat looks hideous. I ride mine with the original seat and it's perfect.
@kenniitran2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing video. I will cut my bike muffler soon 😃
@slydale3 жыл бұрын
I have a fuel injection engine. Will removing my baffles require rejetting? I won't mind taking out the baffles as long it doesn't hurt anything else.
@davidmathews25995 жыл бұрын
I think I'd rather have a sore ass than mess with the look of the bike. It was a work of art before you put that big clunky seat on it. There are companies that will make your seat more comfortable without changing the look of it. I'd probably go that route.
@TheXopony8 жыл бұрын
My 1100 spirit doesn't sound as good as your before . Wonder if this mod would help the lame sound of mine ?
@brianboone56585 жыл бұрын
It will I have an 1100 ace and it helps out tremendously
@lonekyeagle4 жыл бұрын
But, did you have to add a fuel mangement system for the drilled out baffles?
@johnnynliz11 жыл бұрын
nice bike nice color nice sound i have a 600 maybe its just a bigger trans but yours seems really clunky when shifting
@dknight12216 жыл бұрын
With unbaffled exhaust I don't know if you have had Dyna power commander installed I couldn't tell if you turned a choke off my Shadow has fuel injection so I didn't need the Dyna unit installed carburetor bikes run rich after you remove the baffles. I digress, I put on Vance and Hines short cuts on my Shadow Phantom and It says it increases overall torque and horsepower 17% it is the biggest boost in power you can get. I may stand corrected you may have to switch intakes as well but that will guarantee you the 17% total for sure. I like that mustang seat do they offer it at lower cost if you only want the single seat minus the back rest and passenger seat?
@DavidLee-xl3no4 жыл бұрын
not a Huge differences in sound im watching with a BOSE sound bar but i like it
@stanleydenning2 жыл бұрын
About to buy a 2004 and I learning how to make it a man's bike.
@michelsandrel6 жыл бұрын
J'adore !!!
@shadowrider29189 жыл бұрын
im suprised you did not have problems shortly after doing this to your bike cause i did, i wouldn't suggest this mod to anyone.
@prakticlej86776 жыл бұрын
Aaron ANIMAL as long as you jet your carbs afterward it will be fine
@xc_4x45 жыл бұрын
Aaron ANIMAL what kinda problems did you have? I’m asking as a first time motorcycle buyer
@renatomagalhaes18668 жыл бұрын
linda shwod muito boa esta Moto pra facha tenho uma e gostei,!!!!!
@Simonsund18 жыл бұрын
all i got out of this video was that pre mod test ride, you where shifting up way to early.
@user-oc2vg7sn6g2 жыл бұрын
Привет.хочу задать вопрос какое масло ты льёшь в Хонду???
@obiwankenobi57695 жыл бұрын
5:55 it kinda sounds like a lion
@lepiedbleu19853 жыл бұрын
waow good job!
@PAINTER223 жыл бұрын
Sounds the same,all he did was ruin his exhaust lol. Coulda saved the pipes and just bought louder ones. Good job bud you lowered the value of the bike lol
@revo.lution1749 Жыл бұрын
I have one of those mustang seats and it hurts me arse.
@bloodreighn11 жыл бұрын
a little better, how did you find the new seat??
@supraptosatu93347 жыл бұрын
Akieba trmok
@JohnnyHatesVB5 жыл бұрын
Now that you opened the pipe up do you find it smooth through the rev range? I would imagine after opening the pipe you would need to rejet the carb. Is that an accurate assessment?
@tonyming69695 жыл бұрын
No rejetting for this is necessary. Just a slight tweak on the mixture screws if it starts popping on decel.
@JohnnyHatesVB5 жыл бұрын
@@tonyming6969 So a little richer then
@sweetkoogles5 жыл бұрын
Could you give me a link to the seat you used? thanks!