Harley Baffle Removal-- THAT GROWL SOUNDS SO GOOD!!

[@c.s.2425]

Bad ass!!! Loud pipes save lives is a fact not just a phrase. Great video. Keep it up.😎👏👏👏

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@scottkeppler9151]

I owned three Harleys overrated over priced under powered outdated technology , I worked at a dealership , my last bike was a 2012 Vulcan classic best bike I ever owned .

[@VPCustoms]

@@scottkeppler9151 sounds like a sweet bike

[@allborosnyc4544]

@@scottkeppler9151 I had a Vulcan too and it was nice but it was more like a taking the Hyundai or Kia to work on a wannabe harley.

[@PragmaticTornado]

@@scottkeppler9151 Certainly a lot of truth to that statement. I did however, also own a Vulcan (was an old 750 though), and I only kept it one season. I've had my Road King just about longer than I've owned any other bike now, and I also have a second Harley. They're technically inferior, but the scene that goes with the brand is unique.

[@EarlGuyton425]

Sounds like my bikes. My 02 softail custom and my 97 fatboy have no baffles at all. It saves lives and makes people smile when I pull up in parking lots. You two guys got me watery eyed because I love to see people so happily together or married.

[@VPCustoms]

😁🙌🏼🤘🏼

[@johndragon3900]

Good to see a young woman working on her own bike

[@8610sarge]

It's your bike you can do what you want with it, it always amazes me how people will slag others off just for doing something to their bikes. It sounds amazing but you will NOT be in your neighbours Xmas card list next year👍😂😂.

[@VPCustoms]

Yea we don’t understand the negativity either lol but it’s always rewarding to have great people like you all to keep the positivity in the air! Haha and you are right about the Xmas cards 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@lostboy9796]

Stuff them!!!! - louder, LOUDER!!!!!

[@johno9507]

@@VPCustoms You've never had to live near a main road and have you pricks wake the neighbourhood up at all hours of the night. If you want to have fun that's fine and I'm all for it, but when you start effecting the lives of others who don't have a say then you're nothing but selfish wankers.

[@bradboisvert4892]

No baffles is the best ! Ripped mine right out with Samson ripsaws 😍

[@bradboisvert4892]

@@johno9507 shutup

[@Seventurns9]

Big City Thunder Monster Baffles sound awesome in those pipes. My buddy had them in his. Plus you need backpressure otherwise you lose too much torque with straight pipes.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks! Appreciate the input!! I'm either going with them or just putting in some torque cones for back pressure

[@robertrosenberger1251]

Which one did you end up going with?

[@BigBadJohn]

Twin Cams really do sound good. I have several pieces on metal of different lengths that I use to put in the baffle, the metal has a threaded hole in the middle so i can put my slide hammer in it after I insert it. It makes repacking baffles a lot easier.

[@Monkfutrucker]

AWESOME SOUND, AWESOME BIKE, I think 2022 will be the year I get my first Harley....!!

[@millionmilesman]

👍👍👍

[@drsparwaga]

Sounds sick. I’m all for making it louder if it’s possible, and the bike doesn’t get damaged.

[@TomTom-gx1sm]

But you ears..

[@gordonyoung3668]

I like it ‘our neighbours already hate us’ good to have a sense of humour.

[@Kaegis]

People have life so good these days they have little to complain about and thus whinge about anything.

[@eddyyoder457]

Sounds really good 👍 lol I love her helmet 😂

[@VikingExplores]

Back pressure is a myth loud pipes is the way forward! Loud and proud keep it up 👌🏻

[@andrewkitchenuk]

A myth? Your knowledge is lacking, ace tuner. 😂

[@sainhadam1478]

I hope you don't design or instruct people in, any form or fashion, the science of engine design and building. You've proven yourself to be a weak link. My 15 yr old can explain the importance of back pressure and he only rides a 4 stroke 140 right now.

[@junkyardgems]

“Every 20 minute job is just a broken bolt away from being an all day ordeal “

[@VPCustoms]

Preach it my friend! We've all been there!

[@PRod7544]

Lol well this is hilarious because I was just putting a new plate on my car last night. Probably the easiest thing in the world to do you would think until I snapped the damn bolt head right off! Threw my wrench on the garage floor cussing all the way into the house to grab a beer before I lost my shit! Haha.

[@VPCustoms]

Sounds all too familiar my dude! It happens to the best of us! Gotta take that 5 min break for a beer and come back to it with a clear head lol hope it ended up working out for you after that beer! Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@russmode]

Famous last words.."No problem, easy job.."

[@rpmfreak9150]

@Junkyardgems. That's the same thing I have to explain to customers, every single day of the week. My Shop is for custom Motorcycle jobs, but we don't turn down the basic jobs if we have time to do them. That being said. I get people who ask me to take care of their bikes, and then they don't forget to remind me how many hours that the book says that it will take. I come back with every single job is different, especially when you are dealing with used Motorcycles.

[@garyleake9287]

I have the same bike same pipes it sounds so good with the baffles out and it runs just fine I've had them out for over 2 years now I've had the bike brand new since '07

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!! We are definitely not putting them in, just going to throw in some torque cones!

[@msg63bretired82]

Confession: I didn’t watch this for the baffles.

[@dianedownie5951]

Oh really.What do you watch it for? I bet it's the same as me 😉

[@msg63bretired82]

@@dianedownie5951i like to look at pretty ladies on the internet. Sometimes they aren’t wearing any clothes. 🤷‍♂️

[@donaldduck2801]

I looked att the same ass​ as you 5@@dianedownie5951

[@Bullwolf1965]

Hahaha

[@Bullwolf1965]

I hope you had long johns on!

[@quickshoe6]

My son helped the wife. Made sure the 2020 street glide special was all set. When she got it for my 60th. March of that year. Paul yaffe 10" bar's, Dave perewitz mustang seat, 2019 CVO windshield, stage 1 tune, jackpot headers, Rinehart mufflers, screaming eagle intake. River Rock Grey Denim.

[@stevethompson6772]

I like loud pipes also, but there seem to be some pipes out there that are too loud, and some that are loud simply for the sake of being loud. Personally, I think the best sound comes from turnout drag pipes on a shovelhead motor.

[@VPCustoms]

Those do sound great!!

[@jeremyh8446]

I have the big radius on my Low Rider S. At first I thought they were not loud as well. But I gave them time and I feel after they have been broken in a bit…. They sound fantastic now.

[@VPCustoms]

They definitely are great sounding pipes!

[@yungBitta291]

The older the better loud pipes save lives let someone say they didn’t hear you or see you

[@garypic4083]

Total bullshit

[@VPCustoms]

We totally agree with louder the better and loud pipes most certainly have better chance at saving lives!

[@goose883hdvalen7]

Great work Lady and you rode it Super BAD!💨 Be safe and Happy Trails to you both 🙂💯💨

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!! 😊 and thanks for watching! We appreciate it!

[@jahhyluv]

What a beast of a sound.

[@blown8642]

It sounds great. I put those same pipes on my Softail last year, but replaced those baffles with some quiet baffles a few weeks after. I tried to take them back out and put the original baffles back in, those things are in there from being hot and cold, I’m not sure if they’ll ever come out. The quiet baffles from V&H were so tight, there’ no way I could have installed them without putting them on a grinder and taking some of the diameter down. It’d be nice if baffle were made with a small tab or something that’s bent toward the inside you can stick a tool in there to remove them easier.

[@VPCustoms]

What a pain they are!

[@jamescasello8100]

Those pipes sound awesome but the police might give you a ticket.

[@trex860]

Wow that sounds outrageous...!!! Congratulations....!!

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Appreciate the watch!

[@RazNcane]

You two work well together, enjoyed watching the video! Wondering where your mrs. Got her helmet? She sure made that scooter Sparkle 😎

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Appreciate that! 🤘🏼 it’s a scorpion modular helmet!

[@onlyliveonce3400]

I took the baffles out of my V&H sideshots and made my own solid ones. Got 4, 2-1/4 to 1 3/4 reducers and a piece of 1 3/4 pipe and made solid "baffles" sounded AMAZING! the bark on the down shift ... WOW loud and like a Jake brake on a semi ... hahaha

[@VPCustoms]

That sounds like an awesome idea!

[@the.happy.mechanic]

You should add what the racers from the 1970s did and make the lollipop inserts, a bolt with the top cut in the middle and weld a washer into the groove that is slightly smaller than the pipes, you install a nut onto it then insert it into the pipe through a hole you drill then add a nut and washer to the outside to hold it, this allows for adjustable backpressure and sound while still sounding like a harley from before the evolution days. And when on a dyno for tuning, you can adjust them for the desired performance. Im new to this channel, or I would have sent this to you when it was first posted. I did this to my evo custom chopper, and it's amazing. There is no need for baffling when this is done. I set my SPCN (Special construction) my bike is 2 of a few choppers I had built. I set up the top of the washer at a 20 degrees of the top of the washer towards the engine. Make shure the hole in the washer size is at least 3/4 inch opening so exhaust can get through, even if the washer has to be modified. And have at least 1/8 inch around the outside of the washer for movement and flow.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks for the tips!

[@the.happy.mechanic]

@@VPCustoms you're welcome.

[@rogerkennedy8849]

That's a good start on being better neighbors

[@VPCustoms]

Haha thank you! Trying!

[@dan-er6vv]

I had the Big City Thunder baffles on my Fat Boy's Hooker Headers straight pipes and absolutely nothing could beat the sound and the snarl.

[@VPCustoms]

That’s good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@blakepulliam3205]

Loud pipes save lives

[@glencross2738]

I think you need a set of DK custom Thunder torq inserts!

[@VPCustoms]

Yes exactly what we are going to do! Thanks for watching!

[@dennissnyder6330]

I absolutely love her bike... do you guys have another video somewhere of everything that you've done to that bike

[@VPCustoms]

Yes if you go through our videos you'll see a bunch!

[@russellsmithers2939]

Man I envy YOU be safe AND as always ride on !!!!so good TO see a family LOVING WHAT THEY live TO DO

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you for the support!! We love this stuff!!

[@jasonholby8915]

Pulled v&h baffles on my sons’ 1200 sportster an dyna. No radius though so they slid right out.

[@VPCustoms]

I think that top bend must be Alittle more extreme and really messed with it. Thanks for watching!

[@pablosolis6174]

Big difference dudes sounds amazing saludos from the valley tx.

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!

[@philipmilks6793]

NICE ! A set of cams would really get it roaring .

[@VPCustoms]

It's on the hit list!

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

I have the exact bike/pipes… now I know what it would sound like sans baffles… pretty cool.

[@VPCustoms]

It's a shame, the sound was distorted on the video. We learned from our editing mistake. You would love the sound in person, it's mean!

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

@@VPCustoms I think we all realize that but her smile said it all! Looks like it was fun to say the least. Make sure you get some kind of fuel controller.

[@VPCustoms]

@@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 thanks! For sure, bike is already tuned with a fuelpak

[@turban1784]

Lol glad I came across this video. My top baffle was stuck as well and would not budge so I put the other one back in and left them as is. Will have to try the hanger & board trick, thanks

[@VPCustoms]

You can also try a slide hammer if you have access to one! Couldn't find mine at the time!

[@kevinnoy2410]

Good video. I know how you feel with rounded out hex head bolts and screws. My bike fights me all the way when I do an upgrade or something to make my bike better in someway. There is always one that doesn’t play the game, which turn a small job into a new production of gone with the wind. Like your videos, keep up the good work. 😎

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you for that!

[@holisecleveland2859]

VP_Customs Sounds SENSDATIONAL! Cheaper than Cobra Neighbor Haters!

[@Masdyl1319]

I wonder if you can put a set of power cones in there instead of the baffles? I did that years ago ona sporty with drag pipes just to create that little bit of back pressure. All in all, it sounds fantastic!

[@VPCustoms]

I have a set of Torque cones going in them in an updating video!! I've used them for years on my 2001

[@599Dan]

You guys are funny when all else fails use violence. Good video

[@VPCustoms]

You know it! Haha! Sorry about quality, KZbin is taking forever to process HD/4K Thanks for watching!

[@USAonHarley]

Funny: 1) Harleyl Specs: CLICK. 2) McGiver with the mallets. 3) Your bikes look so cool, BadAss!!!! 🤘😝🤘

[@VPCustoms]

🤣 thanks! Gotta do what you gotta do sometimes!!!

[@jondoe8816]

Vice grips works a treat on them

[@captainblue2344]

Fun vid! 28 degrees is mad crazy! Sounded good though.

[@VPCustoms]

She's a nut! Thank you!

[@jamessharpe6951]

Absolutely love the sound of it man and her helmet oh wow love that helmet

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks!! The camera microphone did it no justice, glad you enjoyed!

[@jamesforeman3854]

Right on

[@philipbrown8574]

I did the same thing! But I completely took that plate bracket completely off , it made it easier to get to that screw that you stripped Secondly I did use the flat screw driver as you did , but all I did was created space between baffle and pipe then used needle nose vice grips to pull out baffles Now I will say that I soaked the inside of the pipes with WD-40 an hour before I even started the job , I also sprayed the screws on the inside All in all the job took me 25 minutes start to back on the road I am however worried about no back pressure! If you all have any advice or info on my concern please tell me

[@VPCustoms]

We ended up putting torque cones in, just as a reassurance. Good idea to have it tuned also

[@csmackallen]

Just did this 2 weeks ago and same thing, top baffle was a pain in the ass to get out. I put the big city thunder baffles in and don't notice much difference in sound(screaming eagle 110").

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks for the input!! It was a real pain in the ass. I think I'm just going to put some torque cones in it and save the money. That 110 must rip!!

[@olliefraga]

Sounds VICIOUS! Nice job! I'm doing this on my S&S 111.

[@VPCustoms]

That's awesome!! Big motor!

[@garyleake9287]

Have you got an external breather kit on your air air filter you need one makes your bike run a lot better

[@VPCustoms]

Yes it's tucked up behind it! Thanks for watching!

[@rsanchez5676]

“You can get the finga…the middle!” From Chris cross , listen to warm it up Chris ! Lol

[@stephenjames1443]

Good on ya darl. You should hear mine, it's pretty loud,LOL. Loud pipes SAVE lives.

[@VPCustoms]

Agreed!!

[@sociallyunstable6669]

Had the same pipes on my 08 Custom. I took the baffles out cut about an inch out of the resonator portion and welded together, a little louder without the raspy death rattle.

[@VPCustoms]

Nice! I'm putting torque cones in it... will be in a video coming soon.

[@runedagaz]

If you use a car lift jack handle, with a lock in point, it works really well to get out baffles. Or alternately a pole with a screw in it.

[@egwilliams834]

I say - CUt the baffles down 4 to 6 inches and re-install them. It does sound amazing without them. It should pass inspection with them installed. That's what everyone in CA does.

[@VPCustoms]

They are back in for inspection right now, actually cut down as well haha

[@RichardDegruchy]

Great video. I learned how do my baffle removal. Sounds great. What brand r the hand Grips. I looking for end cap for same grips.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks Richard! To be honest I believe the handgrips were an Amazon special buy lol

[@nebaldeby5369]

Been there, done that...like so many others. Sounds real nice in the beginning, especially when you let off on the throttle.The Noise is going to get old real quick. You loose bottom end also with straight throughs-especially with those pipes they're not even cross over chambered (connected) to help with torque. If you wanted it louder you could've even cut the baffles in half and put them back. Just my opinion. Good Luck with your bike and if you enjoy it, all that matters.

[@VPCustoms]

Cutting them in half is definitely still an option! I am going to put some torque cones in it. Helped with my bike running no baffles for many years. Thank you for watching and the input!

[@tyshaunmclaughlin8151]

Hmm I may try that, cutting my baffles in half and throwing them back in, free mod until I figure out what I want to do with this bike..

[@joeroberts6956]

That sound is awesome!!! Although I’m thinking it might be a bit much after a while.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks! It is loud, but with a full face it's not too bad! 🤣

[@tommiller8714]

Watching you guys working on this was [needless to say] fun. Yep, sounds bad ass. It's too loud...ok for short rides but bring ear plugs if riding any distance. Probably a sound volume somewhere in the middle of before & after would be good IMO. Tuning this bike? Consider a 2-into-1 Pipe? Tom in So. Cal. '21 RGS Snake Venom and '06 CVO V-Rod.

[@VPCustoms]

Haha thank you! Yes bike is tuned with a fuelpak. Runs very strong. Full face helmets really muffle it. I know 2 to 1 make more power, she just loves the raw sound on this for her. Thanks for watching!

[@bryanpaden7836]

Sounds BAD ASS! Cool clutch throttle action.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks Bryan!

[@russellnorton9940]

awesome awesomeness, i have a 1999 softail with an evo and a s@s super e carb and big radius pipes. im wondering how it will sound with the baffles out? ive read so much replies about back pressure and burning the valves out. im wondering?? you say your adding pressure cones? will this help???

[@VPCustoms]

Hey! I can't guarantee you anything but I have had the baffles out of my 2001 nightrain for 8 years now with no problems. You can see that bike and listen to it the other videos. I use the torque cones and have zero issues!!

[@russellnorton9940]

@@VPCustoms thankyou very much

[@zoa900x]

That’s sounds soooo badass.. unfortunately in newyork I’d have a whole swat team behind me trying to give me a ticket

[@VPCustoms]

🤣 that’s funny! Although, we live in New York also and never had a problem..I’m gonna go knock on wood now 😆

[@brianv5938]

You guys swing those hammers well 💪🏻

[@VPCustoms]

🤣 thanks for watching Bry! yaya

[@VPCustoms]

It was in perfect unison lol

[@mikejacks1939]

Wow!!! what a growl, good call not testing it at 2am, that was loud as. Still looking for the right Night train for me here in UK

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! You'll like our other videos then!

[@mikejacks1939]

@VP_Customs yes, been following you guys for a while since I started looking for the right Night Train. Over a year so far but will wait for the right one to come along. Enjoy your stuff especially the accessories and how you fit them etc.😉

[@VPCustoms]

@@mikejacks1939 we appreciate you!! 🤘🏼

[@redstingraycorvette]

It sounds bad ass

[@karooeagle]

Harley Davidson Night Train, Awesome bike. Gold right there.

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Couldn't agree more!

[@lightowfive9044]

Hey I actually like these bars on your night train, was wondering if you could tell me what they are and where you got them. Thanks!

[@VPCustoms]

eBay!

[@edmwftw3930]

Try putting in a 1" Lollipop, it should sound cleaner less hallow with a nice bassy rumble.

[@xcronex]

LOL she's having a blast!!! ...

[@nathanstephenson7917]

The Dude says take those baffles out....and the Dude abides!

[@VPCustoms]

The Dude abides 😂

[@bstrong5008]

That's awesome I can't wait to go home and do this

[@Butcher_103]

I took off the baffles on my stock HD pipes and got over it in a day. It was fun the first day though. My gas mileage went to shit (it’s fuel injected) and since I drilled them out there was no going back. I personally like the Low, sewing machine from the stock pipes. I’m probably just getting old. But I went out and bought a set of Cobra 909s and FP3 and we’re rockin and rolling again with a way better sound I think.

[@VPCustoms]

I've heard great things about the Cobras! Thanks for watching

[@Yamahog]

Kudos for Not giving your 2 yr old nightmares.... lol. I was thinking about the baffles you and Tanya pulled out.... as part of the mod.... what about cutting off a third, and then make the rest of the existing vents a bit bigger. ???

[@VPCustoms]

Good idea, Definitely something to think about!!

[@chrisaskme811]

That looks exhausting?!! Lol nice

[@briangtester2536]

Land of the free! over here in Europe it's a cat and mouse game all of the time with the exhausts... Always at the back of your mind..

[@VPCustoms]

Ugh! Sorry you have to deal with that!

[@twowheels1lov879]

I love that sound

[@gp2231990]

Awesome 👏 sound

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!

[@TOM-G]

Love the Night Trains. I have a 07 Night Train Black Denim

[@VPCustoms]

Awesome color on them

[@FrankFitzpatrick-rh5dh]

Those adjustable venturi plates from DK Kustons are awsume And they only cost usder $30. Shipped with the turn of a bolt , you can have whisper quiet or LOAD A/F . AND EVERYTHING INBTEEN .

[@mnnomad1870]

I think that would sound awesome on my Heritage!!

[@dirtbeard108]

i put thunder city baffles in mine. sounds great

[@vicmanjw]

Poor man’s slide hammer 🤣🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@VPCustoms]

You know it! Couldn't find mine 🤣🤣 gotta do what you gotta do!

[@coug341]

I know you're getting a lot of love here but the before sound byte you had, I believe, harnesses the sound of a Harley than straight piping it. I know I am probably in the minority with that thought but everyone has their preferences. Not sure if the loss of power due to no back pressure is a "The juice is worth the squeeze" set up.

[@VPCustoms]

You're right, there was a problem with the audio when recording... we will redeem ourselves and show everyone the new sound soon! No loss of power, I will be installing torque cones and the bike is tuned.

[@locoocho2415]

Even on the video that was HELLA LOUD, LOVIN THE SOUND. Ride Low 'N' Loud........ 🤙

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Video did it no justice! You'll hear more of it!

[@26glockster]

Nice bike. Where'd you get the front lights?

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks! All Eagle lights. Use our code "vp_customs" at checkout for 15% off

[@DanBlackRacing]

I'm sorry can you re-upload this without her wearing her ring? I was completly blinded HAHAHAHHAHA Good job on the ring lol! Power tools + a ring= Goal reached.

[@VPCustoms]

🤣🤣 too funny

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

To late now but when pipe off u can use die grinder an cut line in middle of bolt an use flat head

[@Tlklmk]

That's the face of a happy girl!!!!

[@kittycorner8526]

I just found your channel. I'm in my mid-70's and recently acquired a 2011 FLHTK. What kind of a lift table would you recommend? Money is a little tight, and I don't own a compressor.

[@VPCustoms]

Go with the Harbor freight!

[@2HotWheels]

Why have to reattach the baffles after cuttting to a different length. Is it something to do with back pressure

[@VPCustoms]

In short yes. Anytime you change something with your exhaust or air cleaner you should have it tuned.. we took the baffles out altogether here.

[@kingkole02]

Loud but with no back pressure feedback when you off throttle. It’s a Harley thing, they never have that.

[@donaldduck2801]

That bike is tuned. I see the heavy breather aircleaner. Does it make a difference in riding becouse you have a differen backpressure in the pipes?

[@VPCustoms]

Yes it's tuned.

[@tree_bagg]

I find it strange that i live on that same exact road for 20 years. this is trippy

[@VPCustoms]

Hi neighbor! 🤣

[@DsDex-zk1lx]

I still like my playing cards attached with cothes pins through my spokes.

[@roadking3844]

Music to my ears🔥

[@VPCustoms]

Isn’t it! Lol Thanks for watching!

[@j.j.6535]

Dooooope that's so awesome!!! Great video

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks so much! appreciate the watch!!

[@ZediMaster]

Gr8 vid. Ride safe, god bless u both.

[@VPCustoms]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!!

[@benelam1412]

You know if you take a bolt the same thread as the 1 that held the baffel in and put it on the inside it gives you some place to pull those out with no issues

[@VPCustoms]

Sweet good to know!

[@raymondram894]

Here comes the man, big ticket, Got a few in my time. Damn I do love that Night Train.

[@theodavies8754]

Thanks for saving me from trying that. It's not ok loud but each to their own.