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Originally Posted by dustom_99 Your internet image might help you, I have already done what I wanted.
You internet find does not show catcon, so may be catcon muffler has slughtly different design.
Moreover my sketch and image posted by you is pretty similar in concept, just the scale of things do not match.
For you, till now there were some funny holes you kept mentioning in your every post,
Now suddenly sketch does not look alright?
Video posted by you is pretty much another way of doing what I did. Just that , what happnes if the baffle end/diverter or whatever you call it, in the course of being hammered inside, breaks and fall inside. You then have a completely screwed muffler. |
I dont know why you dont appreciate the internet much. News flash: Team Bhp also on the internet.
Yes, Harley Davidson is new to India, and the Sportster might be new and rare in your part of the world. But I hope you realize that the Sportster has been around since 1957, without a whole lot of changes.
Now, like you, many many people have done many things to their bikes, and users across the world share their experiences online just like here on Team Bhp. You could either learn from them, or scoff at them.
What you have done is a simple procedure commonly known as a "Bafflectomy" on HD forums. It can be done safely and simply as shown on the youtube link. If you punch a hole, where does the debris come from?
What really "Baffles" me is why you drilled out the weld holding the baffle end. Which I initially thought is the only cut you made, before you mentioned drilling out the Baffle plug (NOT the end of the baffle). That weld is to hold the baffle in place. Even if the packing material and the weld at the other end is holding it secure, nothing on a Harley should be left free standing. the vibrations are just too much. I'm sure it will start to rattle. Whether you will admit to it or not is another thing. Now you see the "Funny holes"?
I dont know if you know why the Baffle plug is there in the first place, nor do I know if you know what happens to the low end performance if backpressure is reduced. If you care to know, it is out there on the internet.
Just because the baffle of a catcon equipped exhaust cannot be removed, does not mean that the catcon itself is in the muffler. Try to locate your O2 sensor. Now, would the catcon be ahead or after the sensor? Are you sure your diagram is correct except for scale?
There are many things that made Harley what it is today. Many things including postwar economic situation, yuppie lifestyle choices, truly gifted customizers, etc. There are also several DIY modders whose claims are taller than their actions. But I doubt posers like that really did anything to help Harley become what it is today.
You can drill or cut anything you want any which way you want on your bike, it's fine with me. You might be able to convince yourself and your friends what you are doing is quite unique and right. But if you think you can bamboozle all of Team Bhp with tall claims, you must remember all goods things must end eventually.
I would suggest you tack weld your baffle end to prevent future headache. And try not to claim that your Baffles are gone.
You could take what I suggest in a positive manner or you could continue reacting with personal attacks. Your choice.
Cheers
Ride Safe