Baffle on exhausts, size ?

[NullMind]

Hi guys

I got a aftermarket exhaust, but I want to put a forward baffle on it to tone it down just a little

What size/type baffle can I put on the mid section (pipe) ? is it 51mm or 49mm ?

±Also, is there any chance a baffle can damage the bike ?

Thanks in advance

Carlos

[KnurledNut]

You will need to take your exhaust apart and measure the ID diameter of the pipe. I've never seen an exhaust for the Ryker that has sections. I have a RLS exhaust and it is a solid unit w/ a 51mm baffle on the engine side. I have no access to the mid-section of my exhaust unless I want to saw it in half. And I ain't doing that.

[NullMind]

You will need to take your exhaust apart and measure the ID diameter of the pipe. I've never seen an exhaust for the Ryker that has sections. I have a RLS exhaust and it is a solid unit w/ a 51mm baffle on the engine side. I have no access to the mid-section of my exhaust unless I want to saw it in half. And I ain't doing that.

Yeah, I just explained myself wrong, that’s what I mean, size for the baffle for the engine side

Is there any possible damage on using an engine side baffle ? Any advise on good ones to get ?

[SportsterDoc]

A db killer in the output is easier to install, easier to modify, etc.

Harm?
More open or no baffles equals louder.

Over baffling can end up with a wooshing or hissing sound like a 500 cubic inch Cadillac motor with the stock exhaust at full throttle.

But unless you close it off almost completely, like stuffing a potato in an exhaust, I can't see how there would be any harm.

[SportsterDoc]

In 1976 I purchased a new Honda CB750F, which had a 4 into 1 exhaust. It was a bit long to ride the bike off of a curb in front of my shop so I installed an aftermarket exhaust, which was too loud. I then welded a large fender washer inside the output, resulting in that previously described Cadillac sound. I reamed it out until I had the sound I wanted.

[NullMind]

Thanks guys

Any db killer you can suggest ? I see all kinds on Amazon

[SportsterDoc]

What aftermarket exhaust?
What is ID of exhaust tip?

Sorry to be of no more help, but with 82 HP from 900 cc, I was satisfied with the stock exhaust, even if that 82 HP takes 8,000 RPM (100 MPH) to achieve.