Watch this before you buy slip-ons for your Indian Scout Bobber : [Save Money]

Modifying Stock Muffler on Indian Scout Bobber. Before replacing your slip-on mufflers on your Indian Scout Bobber, try this first to get a better sound without spending lots of money. This works great on your motorcycle.
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[@RemboUSMC]

This is a 1 on the 1-10 scale for difficulty. Are you going to try this? Comment below:

[@rkingy2766]

Tried, can't seem to retrieve the removed pieces thou.

[@chevrolet69]

have the Scout Rogue. Mine is 30cm inside. What I can do?

[@RemboUSMC]

@@chevrolet69 I am not sure about the rogue

[@chevrolet69]

@@RemboUSMC Okay thanks brother. I will look to do something handmade to that depth. example, 30cm drill bit of 6 and leave it as a strainer. The Few, The Proud 👍

[@keithgillum3414]

Did this years ago on a Honda Shawdow - worked like a champ. Going to do it this weekend to my wife's Scout Sixty.

[@Roll_with_R.C.]

Killed me with the ...” hmmmmmmmmm” ! 😂 great vid!

[@RemboUSMC]

Thank you Sir.

[@Mafresita]

lmaoo me tooo lol

[@carlosaldana4678]

Hahahha same here

[@Zetrokarev]

Im dying lol

[@Anonymous.soul.444]

Got funnier with each hmmmmmm?? 😂

[@timothysanders4074]

Man thanks for the advise. I just got a 2022 scout rogue and I couldn’t hear my bike while riding with other people. It sounds great now!!

[@hotrodlincolnx]

I can absolutely 100% tell you that this mod not only works but it makes the note perfect. Nice and thumpy at idle, just loud enough to hear the engine while riding, it's perfect. A+

[@RemboUSMC]

Good to hear. There have been a lot of whiners about this. mod.

[@Twisted86]

@@RemboUSMC Curious if you made any videos of it on the road/high rev before you totaled it? I'm going to try this, have a set of slipon if I don't like it lol.

[@RemboUSMC]

@@Twisted86 I did not unfortunately.

[@Twisted86]

@@RemboUSMC No problem, I did it tonight on my scouty sixty and THANK YOU. Sounds like a motorcycle now and saved me $400. Downside is I have to wait before I hammer it in the mornings now, girlfriend is going to kill me if I do lol.

[@ST1300ful]

I did the same thing. This did not change the performance or gas mileage. This made it a tad louder but much deeper sound. Now you can hear the rumble when cruising. Very easy to do.

[@ihateicecream2]

I chose to run shorty straight pipes. And I love it. No other bike sounds like these straight piped.

[@electricuniverse5186]

Does running on straight pipes change the back pressure on the engine?

[@mogmanprince]

Just did this to mine. Sounds much better and deeper. Thanks Rembo. FYI if the bike is 2020 model like mine, the diameter is 1 Inch (25 mm) , not 1 1/4 (32 mm) like Rembo's...

[@BM-of6dg]

Thanks for this , I’m going to try it on my scout rogue tomorrow! Indian were trying to up sell me a Vance and Hines but I find them too loud but this has that perfect hum and rumble !!

[@shano81]

that is a very pleasant / lumpy exhaust sound!

[@afraing]

I did the same to my 2021 Indian scout abs. Sounds great. Awesome thanks

[@ejasonsims]

Was it the 1 1/4 hole saw for your 2021

[@RemboUSMC]

Right on!

[@RemboUSMC]

2020

[@lailena2]

I have a scout bobber too and next to my husbands dark horse mine sounds like a dang sewing machine 😂 lol I’ve been researching options to give it some edge since it looks so cool 😎 but sounds lame stock. 😅 I love it though, I’m a new rider and it’s my first bike so I’ll always love it. I did upgrade the seat right away. 😌 thanks for making the video, I’ll share the idea to see if it’s an option for me. 👍🏻

[@Mreclectables]

Ordered my Scout Bobber 20 a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to get it in. May have to try this since I live in California and none of the exhausts I want will ship here.

[@RemboUSMC]

You will love your new Indian.

[@marshallr4013]

Is Haul bikes shipping it?!?! My scouts coming from states away.. many sleepless nights waiting for it 😔 lol

[@MananaMan]

man that sounds great only thing left to do is lower the idle about 100 rpm and you're solid

[@adamovita000]

The main reason I changed to my Mavrick Crusher slip ons was to get rid of the long ugly stock mufflers. Making it loud as hell was a side benefit.

[@RemboUSMC]

The length is a serious downer. I don't know why they wanted such long slip-ons on this bike.

[@73michaeld]

I had done this with my '21 scout..sounds great! Only issue i had was the hole saw came loose from the extension and got stuck in the pipe. After about 30 minutes of fishing for it with a flexible 24" mechanical pickup tool I finally pulled to saw out and then the cut baffle 🤣

[@RemboUSMC]

That’s some bad luck. Ouch!

[@Drengr1901]

Thanks. I'll do that once the manufacturer warranty ends.

[@shawnbrooks9642]

I bought the freedom 2-1 combat for my 2021.... but there are no tunes for it yet or at least that what dynojet told me so I can’t install them on yet. So this helps for now.

[@2scents434]

Hmmmm? I like the video your bike sounds perfect!!! Nice rumble deep tones but not driving neighbors insane! Exactly the sound I want on my Bobber ty sir!

[@RemboUSMC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@2601zpnh]

Yer mate just found your vid today.. i did the same thing 3 days ago and it sounds sweet.. I've got a brand spanky 2020 and my baffles were in 305mm. Its hard to tell but i think mine maybe a touch louder.. keep up the good work.. cheers Nick from oz land. 👍

[@RemboUSMC]

305mm? Did you drill 32mm?

[@2601zpnh]

@@RemboUSMC not sure exactly. Used the biggest that fitted.. should keep the roos away. 👍

[@2601zpnh]

@@RemboUSMC also Im running standard rear shocks and i 3 full turns down on the preload so im not picking up the rubber stopper with my spine any more and lowered tyre pressure to 38 psi to smooth the ride out.. works well...

[@stevouknow8408]

Hey Rembo I was one of the Marine Corps few good men! A Navy Corpsman, haha! Just messing with ya! Anyhow I just bought a 2021 Indian Scout Bobber and Wish I would have seen this prior to giving up my 💰 for Reinhart Slip Ons!

[@RemboUSMC]

We always loved our Corpsmen and treated them like family.

[@VictoryRider-22]

The newer or international models seems to have only one baffle and way futher in the exhaust (12 inches)

[@dantheman2212]

What happens if you take out both does it get even louder I would imagine so has anybody done it?

[@samuelevenstein6562]

Thank you for a very entertaining and informative video. I called my Indian dealership. To ask them if removing the baffles off the exhaust pipes can void my warranty. The service manager said that it will void the warranty. So maybe I will wait.

[@RemboUSMC]

I don't agree with the service manager.

[@BM-of6dg]

Quality !!

[@josephtessora6417]

Thanks for the info, too quite for me

[@RemboUSMC]

I understand

[@shark2075]

Thanks for this. Could you maybe record a fly-by type of video ? To hear what it sounds like from a sidewalk. Cheers

[@RemboUSMC]

Too late, if you look at one of my videos, the bike was totalled on January 31st when I was hit head on by a car. It was their fault. I'm OK.

[@shark2075]

@@RemboUSMC oh crap.. I'm sorry for that mate, thanks for replying anyway. Hope you have a good one and stay safe

[@smarangolo1234]

How come I laughed my ass off with every "hmmmmmmm" ? 🤣🤣

[@TruthSeeker9038]

Wondering if this works on the scout rogue sixty

[@renibarra3848]

Will that work on a 2022 Chief Bobber also?

[@YouthReachInc]

But they still look like massive potato cannons. I went with the V&H Slashcuts, and yes, they were harsh. I added the quiet baffles and I am very pleased.

[@backwoodsfreak]

And they weigh more than my ass does. Lol!

[@snowmanrainmaker]

Personally quite frankly I'll stick with my Crusher exhaust. And if anybody needs some stock exhaust pipes for an Indian Scout I have some

[@cautiontext]

Freedom performance combat 2 in 1 is the way to go. Loud pipes save lives!

[@liljfunk21]

Got the 2 in 1 with the quiet baffle

[@cautiontext]

@liljfunk21 how much of a difference does the baffling sound?

[@liljfunk21]

@@cautiontext to me it’s not as throaty and less of a headache on longer rides

[@yummyzerg]

I don't own an Indian, yet. Watched because it's funny.

[@RemboUSMC]

I hope you get one soon. They are awesome!

[@raisingcane225]

Great video. I have a ‘20 Bobber w the factory 2 into 1 w intake upgrade and tune. My nephew has a ‘21 Scoutw the OEM dual exhaust - stock. He is doing the baffle mod today. We are in Miami and have Cardo Packtalk slim comm systems. Let me know if you ever want to connect for a group ride down south. Richard H.

[@RemboUSMC]

Sounds great!

[@nicpap3664]

hello this is an amazing idea. might i ask. would you be expecting any techincal issues with this method?

[@RemboUSMC]

I had no problems. It is just a slipon, not a full exhaust.

[@nicpap3664]

@@RemboUSMC excuse my ignorance but by slipon you mean just a kind of slight modification that would not be worth of doing anything else? thanks

[@MaaZeus]

Isn't this basically the same mod as punching a hole with a rebar? One of the oldest exhaust modifications out there? The baffle itself is still in the bike but you just open a bigger hole for more bass.

[@mattwuk]

Yes

[@frapp31]

Would it be easier to remove the pipes and drill upside down so the piece can fall out if you do t have a magnet?

[@RemboUSMC]

Not in my opinion but it is another method

[@crazyweirdperson]

Love it, but how I can’t stand those Torpedo looking stock exhausts lol, and how they weigh about 13 pounds each from what I’m hearing. Waiting for my 2021 jade smoke scout bobber to come in, I ordered it a week ago. Already have my new exhaust sitting in a box. Cant wait!

[@RemboUSMC]

Congrats! Enjoy when you get it.

[@crazyweirdperson]

@@RemboUSMC thanks! Trying to wait Patiently.

[@Nolan.Gurule]

Handmo Shorty GP Slip On Exhaust for 2015-2021 Indian Scout Sixty Bobber, Heat Resistant Black Finish do they have a baffle in them?

[@RemboUSMC]

I believe they all come with a baffle

[@Booki89]

Any chance you could grab a decibel reading on this mod? Sounds great on camera but hopefully not too loud!

[@RemboUSMC]

Probably not. The bike was totaled when I was hit head on by a car.

[@Booki89]

@@RemboUSMC Oh Shit!! Thats horrible! Glad you are still putting out videos though :)

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes but with Ducati @@Booki89

[@dannyreis8690]

What happens if you cut the 2nd set? Would it be too loud?

[@bobbocee9139]

That is what I am trying to figure out. Let me know. I want it louder but no power loss.

[@richardrivera758]

Sir what do you mean by repeat? Do you mean the second baffle? Or repeat the same to the bottom pipe?

[@RemboUSMC]

Each slip-on

[@user-sr9xv9df3j]

Hello, what's the size of the tool socket? Scarwood's driving unit has too little engine sound, so my presence is up.

[@RemboUSMC]

I don't remember. That was a long time ago. Measure it and buy what fits.

[@brettsjohnson5925]

What year is this Scout Bobber and what Bags do you have on it ? I've got a 2019 and finding it hard to find bags for the Short Fender. Thanks 👍

[@RemboUSMC]

It was a 2020 and the stock Indian bag.

[@reyvalenzuela2479]

You can get one at Viking bags

[@user-mx2bb7nd4h]

What happens if you can’t get out one of the pieces that you drilled

[@RemboUSMC]

It will eventually blow out

[@davideccles1617]

Can you screw the inner baffle out then modify???

[@RemboUSMC]

Not that I know

[@IbbySS.]

This is now the hmm Channel to me

[@RemboUSMC]

Intriguing

[@mannyarellano22]

Would this mess up anything on my bike? I just got it and haven’t given it’s first 500 mile service yet. Should I wait?

[@RemboUSMC]

Depends on your dealer. Wait until after the first service to do it

[@jinyou6299]

Wow Did you do two pipes? As far as I know, each pipes have two BAFFLE Did you do total four BAFFLE?

[@RemboUSMC]

One in both pipes

[@hankwga8809]

For some reason, I had to pause this and go make some coleslaw.

[@RemboUSMC]

LOL

[@gonnahurtify]

Will this work on the super chief?

[@RemboUSMC]

I have no idea because I do not have the super chief.

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

So how do u properly turn off a scout? My battery keeps clunking out.

[@bentebbens]

I certainly don't mean to be smart but I'm guessing, to check the manual. If your doing as it states, then I'd think the "Stator," which charges the battery of possibly the rectifier is bad. Google how to check the stator, usually pretty easy on a Honda Shadow anyway. Hope you the best!

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

@@bentebbens thanks. After a full year I figured out the gist of it. My first motorcycle. 🤘😎

[@juliomendez2501]

What size rear tire you running? Looks chonky

[@RemboUSMC]

I don’t remember. I was hit head on with that bike and it was totaled. I do know that I changed over to Michelin from the stock tires that didn’t last very long at all and I was very happy with the Michelin

[@1cavtat]

Hi.. Is this the stock wheel, if so what size tyre is on it? Thank you

[@RemboUSMC]

I don't remember. I was hit head on and the bike was totaled about 2 years ago.

[@1cavtat]

🥴 sorry to hear it

[@paint4850]

Damn your rear tire is getting a little bald there buddy😂

[@RemboUSMC]

Yep, already replaced with new Michelin Commander III's

[@paint4850]

@@RemboUSMC Good choice lol. Nice riding🤙🏼

[@TristinM9]

Can i have those VH slashcut's im broke!

[@RemboUSMC]

Sent back to Revzilla already.

[@Mafresita]

will this invalidate my warranty?

[@RemboUSMC]

My dealer told me no,

[@1957kwick]

Did you try to take those screws out and remove the whole entire baffle before you drilled it out.?

[@RemboUSMC]

That cap is for aesthetics only and does not open up the muffler. It is just a simple cap.

[@ljml1982]

So, does it void warranty?

[@RemboUSMC]

No

[@ks-db5cm]

You said you were on hwy 95. Are you in florida?

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes

[@ks-db5cm]

Close to cocoa?

[@ks-db5cm]

I installed Vance and Hines slash yesterday. Sound very nice

[@rbri13]

Couldn't watch this after the 3rd "Hmmmm" fml

[@mautrindade]

hey man nice one but you forgot something really important: you drilled into an exhaust pipe which creates metal dust that can travel back to the engine and cause lots of problems for you and the people who are copying you. I know you made a disclaimer but you should at least disclaim that too, correct thing is to remove the whole thing and vacuum any residual metal.

[@RemboUSMC]

Good point. The pipe blows out so when you start it, everything comes out. This is not an intake, at which point, would be critical to clean.

[@nathanmiller344]

Wait, wait, wait, you got the rare reverse indian with the exhaust sucking and the intake blowing.😅 Tell me you think it's front wheel drive too.

[@davidbrannan987]

@@nathanmiller344 this guy doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground

[@ljml1982]

Why not remove the draws an pull out all the guts?

[@RemboUSMC]

Tooooo loud

[@saleenX02]

Hmmmm?

[@gwilkersgw]

Did you lose any power?

[@RemboUSMC]

Not at all

[@user-mx2bb7nd4h]

Did you just take out one

[@RemboUSMC]

Both mufflers were drilled out.

[@BB-1990]

@@RemboUSMC There is 2 baffles in each pipe. You can take out another in each, 4 total.

[@ethanwright7812]

Hmmmmmm

[@brycesnoww7434]

Lolll just slap on gp shorties. Best imo 😊

[@oyyrav]

Yea definitely 💯

[@christiang6096]

Would do, if it wasn’t illegal in germany 🤷‍♂️

[@marshallr4013]

Think it’s illegal in the states. At least where I live from what I heard.. hopefully not 🙄

[@mayelvas]

Coleslaw 😂

[@RemboUSMC]

I actually had some excellent vinegar pepper coleslaw yesterday.

[@mikelmc2509]

I don't understand why some people wants loud sounds on their bikes. I prefer a relaxing ride without exhaust noise

[@Gambitleague]

It's a safety feature. You want people to hear you on the road.

[@mikelmc2509]

@@Gambitleague not agree at all, seems like it's more to be a bad boy

[@crossefire01]

@@mikelmc2509 It matters. You might not see me when you're looking down at your phone but you will hear me as long as you aren't deaf. It makes a difference fairly often. If I wanted to play the bad boy role, I'd use the V&H Slash Cuts. Those things are loud enough to sterilize your neighborhood.

[@midcash]

Nah I want even more permanent hearing damage so twin slash it is

[@snowmanrainmaker]

If your slip-ons are too loud you're too old I love my Vance & Hines Mavericks on my Indian Scout

[@RemboUSMC]

Enjoy! This is the bad part about old age.. LOL.

[@snowmanrainmaker]

@@RemboUSMC I'm 60 now, around my neighborhood people are blind so I need them so they can hear me.

[@thomasglover3834]

Hmmm 😂

[@RemboUSMC]

Pretty sketchy huh? LOL

[@snowmanrainmaker]

Complaining about too loud! Hmm🤔

[@justincolon8793]

Imagine buying a motorcycle and its "too loud"

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes, it happens. Sometimes it is just completely annoying to listen to.

[@justincolon8793]

@@RemboUSMC they'll you'll hate the 2025s boasting a 1250

[@nickgreenwood2854]

If you just remove the end cap with a torx key then bore out a couple of the baffles. The end result improved the sound but it still handled like the p.o.s, it is. Back to the GS for me.

[@1blacktrike]

WHO GIVES a **** about the neighbors

[@RemboUSMC]

I do.

[@alexanderskripka1121]

Too large pipes!!!! Just ugly

[@RemboUSMC]

I agree but now that the bike is totaled I can start fresh.

[@Countolaf03]

@@RemboUSMC what happened to it?

[@Dooomsdaygaming]

@@RemboUSMC glad you’re okay

[@RemboUSMC]

@@Dooomsdaygaming Thank you

[@eliasmiller1894]

The result was very underwhelming

[@RemboUSMC]

You had to be there

[@westerncivilization]

Unkind! Always lube before insertion and drilling.

[@RemboUSMC]

Lol

[@westerncivilization]

@@RemboUSMC either way, she'll make noise something fierce

[@brocksnively3386]

Just buy rsd track slip ons. Best sound for this bike and screw the neighbors

[@RemboUSMC]

This bike since has been completely totaled after someone hit my head on

[@thesage1621]

yes. sounds like shit....

[@RemboUSMC]

And now it doesn’t sound like anything because I was hit head on in the bike was totaled

[@elite_eight4486]

Nah, still don't like that sound. I mounted a Miller slip ons, I think is a good compromise between a good and not deafening sound. I'd really like mount the Bassani tho...but I think my ears won't handle them

[@karlmittmann6657]

Just take both end caps OFF pull both Baffles out Remove Fibreglass wrapping around both Baffles Re Install. Win / win

[@RemboUSMC]

The caps are for looks, the baffles are not accessible which is why people buy slip ons.

[@omegachar4754]

When you take the caps off you'll find out Indian has welded the whole thing shut. There is no way to access the inside of the stock mufflers short of cutting them open.

[@karlmittmann6657]

@@omegachar4754 Can’t agree, as I accessed my Stage 1 pipes and removed fibreglass wrapping as I explained. My Scout is a 2015 Build so maybe Indian welded at later productions ?

[@omegachar4754]

@@karlmittmann6657 I think you're confused. We're talking about the stock pipes being welded shut, not the stage 1 pipes which you're talking about. I also have a set of stage 1 pipes and they can have the caps and internals taken off and out by removing screws. Long story short: stock pipes are welded shut, stage 1 pipes are not.