Great cheap sound mod. My thoughts on the left pipe taking longer than the right: You did the right one first so the hole saw blade was brand new. By the time you moved to the left, the blade may have been dulled a bit, maybe not enough to see, but enough to take longer. The silver ring in the left muffler was much more pronounced than the right, leading me to come to the same conclusion. Although you may have lost low-end torque slightly, based on loss of back pressure, it's probably not too noticeable. Again, great video and thanks for sharing.
Did you feel any difference in the low end torque? I heard the M8s require back pressure to perform proper. Which the cat would still provide. Any thoughts?
No performance differences, the cat is the main restriction which is in the heads. What I Did is very similar to just putting on slip ons, doesn’t require a tune.
I watched a video yesterday of a guy using a cut off wheel to cut out the baffles. I thought that’s too risky. Your method was a lot safer IMO. I have also watched a lot of videos of people drilling out the CATs to remove those. Now I’m wondering if a hole saw would be a better way to go. I have an old head pipe off a 2016 that I put the V&H header on. I just sold that bike so I was going to take it to the dump, but now I think I’ll try a hole saw on it to see if that’s an easy DIY. If it works maybe some one might want to buy it.
@@JonsMotorcycles right lol that’s gear heads at our finest. HD engineers get paid 100’s of 1000’s of dollars a year to design these bikes and we immediately strip them down and restart hahahaha!
Did that on my 2016. The results were NOT like aftermarket. I have since out on Crusher Trydents, then Vance and Hines Turndowns (loved them), but hit a deer, they are no longer available, so I put on Rhineheart slims header and Rhineheart 4" muffler. Love them. Free is ok, but not the same.
If you can afford the $30,134.00 for the motorcycle don’t go El Cheapo ! I put Rinehart 4.5 OBX mufflers , a Screamin Eagle 🦅 intake , a HD tuner & was properly tuned at the dealership’s dyno ! Within in two months of purchase so it’s covered under factory warranty. You just Voided Your Warranty ! My bike sounds much better also .
Modifying this muffler isn't voiding the warranty any more than you did by putting Rineharts on. As long as the catalytic converter is still in the exhaust won't be an issue for warranty claims.
Harley scares us folk by hanging warranty over our heads. This fear ensures them that we pay for the high maintenance services. The way I see it, the savings by not always going to Harley for services and parts will well cover any Catastrophic failed you may experience.
what you did is no big deal, i always take the stock pipes and trash em anyway. this way it sounds good until you spend your money on complete stage one.
Just a heads up- 1. Unlike the new M8 softail, the bagger still has catalytic converters in the head pipe. If you'd like to make performance modifications, cams, tuning, etc.. people will tend to change the full exhaust system to increase airflow. They also use "stepped" head pipes to increase acoustic/sonic characteristics of the exhaust flow from the heads. 2. This isn't a performance build for me. I had the option to spend $500+ dollars to get decent sound out of my bike, or try a DIY quick fix. In the future, if I change my mind, I can always buy an exhaust. 3. Most people don't buy a 920 pound touring Harley for performance. For me it's all about the feel you get while riding one! -Cheers
Sounds good but good luck on your warranty. Considering harleys need more back pressure than Japanese bikes you probably killed a good portion of your engine life.
How so? The M8 does not require a retune for slip-on's and this mod just removes the baffles. Doesn't affect the back pressure since the Cat is in the heads anyways.
Thank You for this video. I am in Love with my 2016 Road Glide special. And ride safe Brother.
Sounds pretty good,I’ve been doing that for over 30 years,good video brother ✌️
Right on!
Great cheap sound mod. My thoughts on the left pipe taking longer than the right: You did the right one first so the hole saw blade was brand new. By the time you moved to the left, the blade may have been dulled a bit, maybe not enough to see, but enough to take longer. The silver ring in the left muffler was much more pronounced than the right, leading me to come to the same conclusion.
Although you may have lost low-end torque slightly, based on loss of back pressure, it's probably not too noticeable.
Again, great video and thanks for sharing.
Thanks man! Thanks for watching. Since the video I removed the fiberglass packing as well, the pipe sounds A+ in person.
That’s insane if u can afford that bike just go ahead and buy some slip ons
Damn them sunglasses 😎. 😂😂😂😂
Keep it steezy 😎 haha
Did you feel any difference in the low end torque? I heard the M8s require back pressure to perform proper. Which the cat would still provide. Any thoughts?
No performance differences, the cat is the main restriction which is in the heads. What I Did is very similar to just putting on slip ons, doesn’t require a tune.
I watched a video yesterday of a guy using a cut off wheel to cut out the baffles. I thought that’s too risky. Your method was a lot safer IMO. I have also watched a lot of videos of people drilling out the CATs to remove those. Now I’m wondering if a hole saw would be a better way to go. I have an old head pipe off a 2016 that I put the V&H header on. I just sold that bike so I was going to take it to the dump, but now I think I’ll try a hole saw on it to see if that’s an easy DIY. If it works maybe some one might want to buy it.
Sounds great! Just could never bring myself to use a hole saw on any part of my road glide lol!
Thanks man! The stock pipes end up in the trash for me anyways haha
@@JonsMotorcycles right lol that’s gear heads at our finest. HD engineers get paid 100’s of 1000’s of dollars a year to design these bikes and we immediately strip them down and restart hahahaha!
@@grow_n_squish9198 yeah but why not just buy slip ons or a 2 into 1? I mean it still has the cat… 😂
Did that on my 2016. The results were NOT like aftermarket. I have since out on Crusher Trydents, then Vance and Hines Turndowns (loved them), but hit a deer, they are no longer available, so I put on Rhineheart slims header and Rhineheart 4" muffler. Love them. Free is ok, but not the same.
Similarly, back in the 1960's colored guys would walk around with a blaring, 3 ft. long boom box on their shoulder.
Sounds very good!
Thanks!
Great video. Nice bike. Sub’d
Thanks dude!
No back pressure get ready for snap crackle and pop all day long
Wouldn’t this void any warranty you’d had if you ever developed and issues?
Possibly, unless you have a buddy who kept his stock ones!
If you can afford the $30,134.00 for the motorcycle don’t go El Cheapo ! I put Rinehart 4.5 OBX mufflers , a Screamin Eagle 🦅 intake , a HD tuner & was properly tuned at the dealership’s dyno ! Within in two months of purchase so it’s covered under factory warranty. You just Voided Your Warranty ! My bike sounds much better also .
Sweet bike dude!
Modifying this muffler isn't voiding the warranty any more than you did by putting Rineharts on. As long as the catalytic converter is still in the exhaust won't be an issue for warranty claims.
Harley scares us folk by hanging warranty over our heads. This fear ensures them that we pay for the high maintenance services. The way I see it, the savings by not always going to Harley for services and parts will well cover any Catastrophic failed you may experience.
The only way this would void your warranty is if they could prove that the baffles removed were the cause of “SAID” problem.
@Roadglide 114 - It’s Rinehart DBX, not OBX. I have them too and love them. This is an awesome mod for sure! Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Dang sounds good
Thanks!! Appreciate it.
Did you ever take the fiberglass out or did it ever blow out
Ya I took it all out now and it sounds a lot better, it won’t come out on its own though it’s glued in there pretty tough
@@JonsMotorcycles how did you get the fiberglass out
Cool ride brother 👍
Thanks ✌
@@JonsMotorcycles does it ride the same or did that mod change the torque? If it didn't then why not do it. Nice vid👍
That's not a carbide hole saw it has hss stamped right on it 🙄
Badass bike man 👍
Wouldn't thos still require a tune?
I haven’t needed one, bike runs fine!
what you did is no big deal, i always take the stock pipes and trash em anyway. this way it sounds good until you spend your money on complete stage one.
Ayy someone gets it! Thanks man
$27k motorcycle and you take a power-tool to the exhaust. Performance will suffer.
My thoughts exactly!
Just a heads up-
1. Unlike the new M8 softail, the bagger still has catalytic converters in the head pipe. If you'd like to make performance modifications, cams, tuning, etc.. people will tend to change the full exhaust system to increase airflow. They also use "stepped" head pipes to increase acoustic/sonic characteristics of the exhaust flow from the heads.
2. This isn't a performance build for me. I had the option to spend $500+ dollars to get decent sound out of my bike, or try a DIY quick fix. In the future, if I change my mind, I can always buy an exhaust.
3. Most people don't buy a 920 pound touring Harley for performance. For me it's all about the feel you get while riding one!
-Cheers
Did the low end torque change?
You mean 37k!!
I have that one. $27k out the door (before mods).
That’s awesome hahaha
Sounds good but good luck on your warranty. Considering harleys need more back pressure than Japanese bikes you probably killed a good portion of your engine life.
A tune is recommended but not needed to run slip ons. Now if he deleted that cats that would be different
If you can't afford to do it right, then you shouldn't be riding a Harley, just saying.
Hope you re-mapped the motor or else you gonna run WAY too lean brother. Peace.
How so? The M8 does not require a retune for slip-on's and this mod just removes the baffles. Doesn't affect the back pressure since the Cat is in the heads anyways.
😂