Topic: Anyone use one of these?

[gregwaits]

I asked about this type baffle before but I got no response. Here it is again. I bought one and will be installing it on the header pipes of my 4-1 on the cb500.

Has anyone here used one? If so, what are your impressions? I don't really expect it to reduce volume that much, but if it gets past the inspection, I am pleased.

[Sam Green Racing]

I remember Greg, didn't reply as I have never used this type of baffle.
It should take the sharpness off the exhaust note but by how much, I don't know.
On some old Brit bikes, straight pipes worked well as part of performance tuning but on allmost all Hondas they are a no no.
If you only want the straight pipes for the look and sound and are not worried by the fact that you may be a few bhp down because of them, go for it.
You might also want to consider header wrap. Allthough road bikes do not need this, a lot of people think it looks cool and this also helps stop the pipe resonating as much, resulting in a quieter exhaust note.

Sam.

[Roach Carver]

I HAVE. had them on an xs 650 with straight pipes. If you like loud and a lot of popping then they are for you. Dont expect to pass inspections with them. As far as my opinion, I used them for about 2 minutes, then removed and sold.

[gregwaits]

Well, at least I only paid $4 for it.  (Thank God I have a 4-1 and only bought one!)

[seaweb11]

Inspections?
 .......I scoff at such things.  I took a BARE frame into the insurance place on Island last week and got it registered

Took the 185 in as well without front signals, registered it and  insured it.

Gods Country I tell ya

I think they would have sold me insurance and given me plates for the chrome frame while I was there if I had asked

[Uncle Ernie]

In NC, anything more than 30 years old no longer needs to be inspected.  It makes no sense at all.

[Roach Carver]

no inspections here either, BUT if you get pulled over by a gung ho enforcer of the law they may say something.

[seaweb11]

I just start lisping and saying I live on Gabriola Island.......they smile and walk away slowly..........

[ofreen]

I used them in "TT pipes" years ago in an SL350.  They don't do much other than plug up the pipe a little.  Still plenty noisy.

[Sam Green Racing]

I just start lisping and saying I live on Gabriola Island.......they smile and walk away slowly..........

You said your Island was gods country, have you got a Queen like ours

Sam

[DarkRider]

Inspections?
 .......I scoff at such things. I took a BARE frame into the insurance place on Island last week and got it registered

Took the 185 in as well without front signals, registered it and insured it.

Gods Country I tell ya

I think they would have sold me insurance and given me plates for the chrome frame while I was there if I had asked

That chrome frame happen to be the tracy???

[nickjtc]

Gods Country I tell ya
I think they would have sold me insurance and given me plates for the chrome frame while I was there if I had asked

Lets's face it, ICBC really needs the money. (not).