Unplugging the 16GA - help! : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

SVROD · 10-06-2003, 11:17 AM

I know this has been discussed at the forum previously but still, maybe someone who has unplugged the SE 16 gauge double barrels can help me out here. When I peek into the pipes, I see two issues with the unplugging: (1) the baffles seemed to be screwed on and then it is welded - see picture. Is that the same for you guys in the US? What have you done about it, just turn the weld on and de-welded the screw??? (2) is the plug the about two inch diameter plug that is straight in? In any case, I assume that you have to get out the screw to unplug the plug?

Thanks for any insight!

VRODAJ · 10-06-2003, 12:40 PM

If you take off the heat shields you can get to the screw to take the baffels out. As far as knocking out the center of the baffel, I have read that is not a good idea because the Vrod need the back pressure. You might check into v-moding your baffels heard that is the way to go, but I havent done it myself so I wouldnt know.

AJ

gpp · 10-06-2003, 09:37 PM

i took mine out and left the fiber glass packing off simply for sound ,it doesnt seem to help power or lose power.

sslegend · 10-07-2003, 10:26 PM

The Vrod will run like crap with the baffles out and no programing. I have the 16 gauge and took the baffles out.-I had NO power past 4500 RPM. I sent them out to get the V-mod and got a the power commander computer. The website is www.v-mod.com check it out Vrodaj is right about taking them out. But if you do, at least get the computer with the correct program. Good luck!

V-ROD 1 FL · 10-07-2003, 11:51 PM

Well the best thing to do is to:
1. Remove the covers as mentioned above.
2. Remove the baffle screws.
3. Remove the baffles.
4. Remove the fiberglass packing carefully and either store it in a plastic bag or throw it away. It makes a real mess if you leave it around.
5. Place one baffleat a time in your shop vice and get a long socket extension and a hammer.
6. Hammer the spot welded plug out of the end of each baffle.
7. Replace the baffles and be sure to use soem ant-seize compound on the baffle screw.
8. You need to either have the HD recommended flash prom done or use a PC IIIr with the correct map.
9. Be sure to use the K&N filter.

I think you wil pleased with the performance and the sound.

Regards

V-ROD 1 FL

SVROD · 10-13-2003, 04:03 AM

Guys - thanks for this input!