Big City Thunder Baffles

08mastiff

08mastiff

Active Member
Out of all the things I've done to my bike I can't believe these new baffles are so confusing.

First of all I purchased the Big City Thunder Monster Baffles for my V&H Big Radius 2-2, part #2002. In the instructions it says that the "gun sight" or "bullseye" has to be at least 3" from the end of the pipe but they recommend 6". Baffle itself is approx 3" inches with the "gun sight" or "bullseye" part at one end. My intention is to place it in so the gun sight end is furthest from the end. The special instructions for the radius pipes says that it must be six inches from the end preferably with the "gunsight" closest to the rear. I was planning on using the existing baffle screw hole on the pipes and placing it at three inches. Now after reading this I am planning on drilling a new hole and having at six inches facing towards the rear for "optimum sound and performance", like they state. Am I overthinking this crap. Please chime in with suggestions. Drilling a hole is no big deal, just want feedback. The original V&H baffles suck even after I cut them down. They sound like crap. Thanks.

John
 
08mastiff

08mastiff

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Dave thanks for the feedback......I just finished putting them on. I drilled new holes and installed them according to their radius specs. Thanks guys. Installed mine just like the link on your post Dave.
 
echoniner111

echoniner111

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John im feeling ya brutha, installed my VH2-2 couple months back and i hate tha sound
Baffles are cut down to a little less than 5 inches. Im looking to change that stat. Haven't decided on the original bct or the QQ.

And first curve .....they drug tha damn ground ..:angry:

Let me know what u figure out, and if they sound better.
 
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Ratman

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I drilled new holes for my QQ baffles....put them as far "forward" as possible in the pipes and left the stock baffles in after cutting off bare minimum so they would fit back in. Dropped the tone of the V&H 2-2 considerably-and took away that annoying tingling hollow sound.
 
07bigdog

07bigdog

07BIGDOG
I was under the impression that the farther you stick the Monster baffles in the pipe, the quieter they are. I installed my QQ baffles in the existing hole drilled in the pipe. (Supertrapp)
 
brhanson75

brhanson75

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I installed my own BCT baffles. I just drilled a new hole and put them in as requested. Its been awhile but I believe if you call them they can answer your questions. I gutted mine first but could tell a loss of power and after I put these in again I felt it helped so hopefullly you like them. Any other questions I can try to help.
 
claw

claw

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08mastiff said:
Dave thanks for the feedback......I just finished putting them on. I drilled new holes and installed them according to their radius specs. Thanks guys. Installed mine just like the link on your post Dave.
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Well, how do you like the sound?
 
08mastiff

08mastiff

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claw said:
Well, how do you like the sound?
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Well Robert thats the part I wont know for a while. I have my bike off the ground with the battery out on a tender for the winter. Was going to hook it up yesterday but it was raining all day. Guess I am going to have to wait for the warm weather. I've heard the baffles on two other Big Dogs and I like the sound much better than the stock cut V&H Baffles. I have also tried running my V&H without baffles. That really sounded like shit with popping and loss of power.
 
08mastiff

08mastiff

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Finally got a chance to try out the new baffles. For those that are considering buying them, my advice is do it. Noticeably deeper tone and nice rumble. Total cost was 91.20
 
francoblay1

francoblay1

The Spaniard
Thunder Monster baffles or QQ baffles ?

Ok, I've bought a set of V&H BR 2-2... now next question...

Thunder Monster baffles part number 2002 or the new QQ baffles part number QBL 1845???

Any feedback on sound & performance (comparison between them two) would be very much appreciated.

Thanks guys. :cheers:
 
jimizee028

jimizee028

TRUE COLORS COLLISION
For me as said above,they got rid of that very annoying tin can sound...i didnt drill shit,i put them on right exactly how it says to,and everything worked out absolutely fine....Dont expect a world of difference ,just enough to notice.....
 
francoblay1

francoblay1

The Spaniard
Ratman said:
I drilled new holes for my QQ baffles....put them as far "forward" as possible in the pipes and left the stock baffles in after cutting off bare minimum so they would fit back in. Dropped the tone of the V&H 2-2 considerably-and took away that annoying tingling hollow sound.
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Do the QQs have the ring inside like the monsters or just the mesh? I am undecided which ones should I get.

Can someone give some more light regarding the difference in loudness/performance between the two options?

:cheers:
 
FatDog

FatDog

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I've got a set of BCT baffles and they are definitely worth the change.

As I changed mine out I actually did a little experimenting.

Stock baffle = just okay
Stock baffle cut in half and installed = better then stock
No baffles = LOUD!
BCT = just right
 
BADOG

BADOG

Active Member
I have the same set up on my '07 chopper.
When I installed the BCT baffles, I put the tip as far up the pipes as I could and Tack welded them each onto the muffler instead of using the screw and drilling a hole.
They sound great, perform well and don't come off.
 
BADOG

BADOG

Active Member
francoblay1 said:
Do the QQs have the ring inside like the monsters or just the mesh? I am undecided which ones should I get.

Can someone give some more light regarding the difference in loudness/performance between the two options?

:cheers:
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The rings give the pipes a deeper throatier sound.
I found that the mesh sounded more like a bad ass lawnmower.
 
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