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Will removing the baffles hurt my motorcycle?

Will removing the baffles hurt my motorcycle?

Removing baffles on your motorcycle will not directly harm or damage the engine. However, it may result in the engine running leaner, causing a problem with its performance and complications to the emissions. Removing the baffle does not add any performance benefit or enhancements to the engine.

What happens if I remove the baffles?

Removing the baffles will change how the engine runs. It will usually cause the engine to run leaner (less fuel), and a lean mixture burns much hotter that can cause damage. Removing the baffles will also mess up the power curve of the motor. Usually loosing power down low and gaining a slight amount up top.

Can I remove baffles from my stock exhaust?

The baffles are located in the pipes of the exhaust system of your Harley and can be removed without damaging the bike. You can take your bike to an authorized Harley Davidson shop to have this done, but the cost will be much higher than doing it yourself using tools that you likely have on hand.

Is it bad to run straight pipe on a motorcycle?

If you are busy and want the quick answer – straight piping a motorcycle will not damage the engine. However, you could lose some horsepower because exhaust scavenging is reduced and emission from your motorcycles will be massive – making it illegal. If that’s too much to digest, don’t worry.

Do motorcycles need back pressure?

A motorcycle engine does not need back pressure to function. Reducing back pressure is always good for a combustion engine. As discussed above, straight piping may cause you to lose some horsepower because it makes your engine run lean. Not because it reduces exhaust back pressure.

What do baffles in a muffler do?

An exhaust baffle is an acoustically tuned metallic chamber placed inside a motor vehicle’s muffler to cancel out, or muffle, the sound from the vehicle’s exhaust outlet. They are used in almost all vehicles, from cars to motorcycles and even trucks.

Will running straight pipes hurt my motorcycle engine?

How do you remove the baffles from Vance and Hines exhaust?

How do you remove baffles? The easiest way to remove the baffle is to remove the screws and use a slide hammer with a hook at the end of it. Insert the slide hammer hook onto the end of the baffle, and remove it.