Baffels

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Mike manson

Well-Known Member
So I went out for a ride today bike was running great almost home it back fired and some smoke came out I stop at the red light hear the screw that holds the baffel in cane out and baffel was hanging out partially so my question is would red loctite hold the new screws I put in with the heat from the pipes


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Cagle

Member
I would like to know too. I was under the impression that Loctite loosens up when you heat it up. I was thinking about putting a star washer undermine. On my new headers ,I went for the test run today one of my baffles completely fell out I didn't realize that until I got home. I know when I turn the corner on Sparks and pyramid I heard something metal. I actually found the damn thing , I was pretty happy.
 

Reddickracing

Well-Known Member
I got the same pipes, mine are out, runs like a scalded dog!. Out on my Harley too, its fuel injected so it adjusted itself and ran better IDK. The guy I bought my K9 from said he took them out and had the carb worked on it and it ran better, again IDK but I will say it is fast as hell. Way faster than my 107 Wide Glide with a stage 2 kit, which prob not saying much. And the WG walks off and leaves my 96 Street Bob which has a lot of work done to it. Again IDK bout details on back pressure
 

liferider

Looking forward to retirement
I would like to know too. I was under the impression that Loctite loosens up when you heat it up. I was thinking about putting a star washer undermine. On my new headers ,I went for the test run today one of my baffles completely fell out I didn't realize that until I got home. I know when I turn the corner on Sparks and pyramid I heard something metal. I actually found the damn thing , I was pretty happy.
Yes Loctite does break down when heated
 

liferider

Looking forward to retirement
If you want to remove the baffles, remove the screw that holds the baffle in, then put an inside to outside arm on a slide hammer and slam it out. Should take 1-2 hits. VH baffles are 12-14’’ depending on which pipes
 

what?

Active Member
probably a little more permanent but have you considered a small amount of JB weld extreme heat.
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
there is always the option of cutting the BR baffles in half and re-installing the back half. some louder but not obnoxious. and doesn't cost any more.
 

geoffmt

Member
I Blew out one baffle on a memorial run, it split the screw hole in half, I just replaced both with new, used star washers and all is good, although its a bit quieter than before it still runs well. I ran my old fatboy with the same BR pipes with and without baffles, had tons more low and midrange power and no loss up top with baffles.
 

Mike manson

Well-Known Member
Man with my baffels in I have to pretty much scream to how ever is next to me riding


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