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I owned three Harleys overrated over priced under powered outdated technology , I worked at a dealership , my last bike was a 2012 Vulcan classic best bike I ever owned .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

[@Monkfutrucker]

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

[@millionmilesman]

👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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

[@eddyyoder457]

Sounds really good 👍 lol I love her helmet 😂

[@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.

[@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..

[@jahhyluv]

What a beast of a sound.

[@trex860]

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

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Appreciate the watch!

[@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!

[@holisecleveland2859]

VP_Customs Sounds SENSDATIONAL! Cheaper than Cobra Neighbor Haters!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@jondoe8816]

Vice grips works a treat on them

[@jamesforeman3854]

Right on

[@olliefraga]

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

[@VPCustoms]

That's awesome!! Big motor!

[@jamescasello8100]

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

[@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!!!

[@pablosolis6174]

Big difference dudes sounds amazing saludos from the valley tx.

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@captainblue2344]

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

[@VPCustoms]

She's a nut! Thank you!

[@stephenjames1443]

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

[@VPCustoms]

Agreed!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@blakepulliam3205]

Loud pipes save lives

[@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!

[@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!

[@philipmilks6793]

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

[@VPCustoms]

It's on the hit list!

[@dirtbeard108]

i put thunder city baffles in mine. sounds great

[@rogerkennedy8849]

That's a good start on being better neighbors

[@VPCustoms]

Haha thank you! Trying!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@bstrong5008]

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

[@bryanpaden7836]

Sounds BAD ASS! Cool clutch throttle action.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks Bryan!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@TOM-G]

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

[@VPCustoms]

Awesome color on them

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!! 🤘🏼

[@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.

[@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

[@xcronex]

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

[@karooeagle]

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

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you! Couldn't agree more!

[@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!

[@rsanchez5676]

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

[@twowheels1lov879]

I love that sound

[@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

[@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!

[@chrisaskme811]

That looks exhausting?!! Lol nice

[@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! 🤣

[@davidlarkin68]

Did you have to get it tuned after. I hear some riders say they have to tune the bike after removing the baffles because it backfires.

[@VPCustoms]

Yes you should always have your bike tuned after exhaust work!

[@SuperMetalBeast]

I’m curious, what kind of tuning should be done when you remove the baffles?

[@VPCustoms]

It should be retuned for sure

[@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 .

[@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

[@edmwftw3930]

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

[@shoaibafzal5330]

Vow it's loud. And awesome helmet

[@brianv5938]

You guys swing those hammers well 💪🏻

[@VPCustoms]

🤣 thanks for watching Bry! yaya

[@VPCustoms]

It was in perfect unison lol

[@jonmarien9254]

Big City Thunders are great I have them in mine with Short Shots

[@ZediMaster]

Gr8 vid. Ride safe, god bless u both.

[@VPCustoms]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!!

[@mnnomad1870]

I think that would sound awesome on my Heritage!!

[@JDjamesdean]

A small dent puller works well too.

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

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

[@gp2231990]

Awesome 👏 sound

[@VPCustoms]

Thank you!

[@rsanchez5676]

Did you lose any bottom end. Did you go with removed totally or cut baffles.

[@VPCustoms]

Seems to be fine, we added the torque cones

[@bobbyfluharty5656]

I have the same kind of pipes how much would it change the sound if u cut some of the baffles off and put back in

[@VPCustoms]

I'm sure it would help tone down the loudness slightly. I saved these to possibly do that.

[@steffenWL94]

Hello ! What is the size of the front wheel ? Nice bike! thx

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks! It's a 21x3.5

[@redstingraycorvette]

It sounds bad ass

[@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

[@jeffkraus1457]

Did you make any adjustments to the air/fuel mix?

[@VPCustoms]

We did not, runs fine. Added torque cones it was already tuned for the pipes.

[@chopperg9443]

That's loud. Did you lose back pressure or torque?

[@VPCustoms]

That old microphone distorted things a lot. We added some anti reversion cones in a later video to help back pressure

[@rickiekm]

Wonder if they would rattle when you cut them.

[@VPCustoms]

Stay tuned! Torque cone install coming soon!

[@theodavies8754]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@donroberts1626]

Beautiful bike.

[@VPCustoms]

Thanks Don!

[@azzazel_99]

Sounds amazing

[@rollinamerica]

Did you ever install the Monster Baffles and if so do you have a video with the sound? Thanks

[@VPCustoms]

Never installed the Monster baffles. We just put some torque cones in. The video quality on the video you watch suffered due to a problem with software. Here's a video of it sounding right.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpK7Z2RshrmfoNU

[@rollinamerica]

@@VPCustoms Just watched. That sounds noice.....Like it. Thanks

[@miamimickbonham7543]

used sm vise grips 2 get screws out on a set of pipes ...w/ out takin pipez off

[@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!

[@PLP-DIY]

Are the headers under the heat sheilds stainless steel?

[@VPCustoms]

I think they are because they aren't all rusty

[@bocsok]

Brutal sound! :D , I would listen all day :))

[@VPCustoms]

Isn’t it! Lol us too! Thanks for watching!

[@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