How can I make my V&H quieter?

[fooquestionmark]

I bought a bike with an after market exhaust. The previous owner had painted it flat black and his poor attempt to prep caused all the paint on the headers to come off and immediately rust. From all appearances it appears to be a Vance and Hines supersport full exhaust.

There are no holes in the exhaust at all but it is stupid loud. My gf will lose visuals on me at night but will know I'm still in front of her because she can hear my deafening exhaust.

I guess my question is; is there a way to make my exhaust quieter or could the PO have messed with it in a way to totally muck it up?

[Black_peter]

It could be all the packing is gone. Even if it is riveted you can drill out the rivits and repack the baffel.

Read here:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0309_howto/index.html

[fooquestionmark]

It could be all the packing is gone. Even if it is riveted you can drill out the rivits and repack the baffel.

Read here:
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ho...wto/index.html

Awesome I sent V&H an email and see if I can order one. Thanks!

[fireman1724]

I would repack it.

[Wreckie29]

my vance and hines is terribly loud too my g/f hates it, i love it loud pipes save lives i say!!!

[fooquestionmark]

my vance and hines is terribly loud too my g/f hates it, i love it loud pipes save lives i say!!!

My gf says it makes my bike sound ricey (well duh). Loud pipes make it so I have to turn my stereo up to max to be able to hear anything after a ride.

I ordered the repack kit, only $8. I can use the money saved on ear plugs!

[Adequateman]

my vance and hines is terribly loud too my g/f hates it, i love it loud pipes save lives i say!!!

When I'm in a car and some dipwad with a loud pipe goes by, it always scares the $%$ out of me. Most times I flinch, shut my eyes, and swerve into the next lane before I regain control. I am suprised loud bikes don't get clobbered because of this all the time. I literally lose a little bit of pee each time it happens.

[Wreckie29]

remind me to stay away from you when you drive!!!

[BLACKACIDEVIL]

I ordered the repack kit, only $8. I can use the money saved on ear plugs!

Where did you order it from? I need one for my Supersport exhaust. Thanks.

[Wreckie29]

My gf says it makes my bike sound ricey (well duh). Loud pipes make it so I have to turn my stereo up to max to be able to hear anything after a ride.

I ordered the repack kit, only $8. I can use the money saved on ear plugs!

i get earplugs for free from work, lol!!!!

[Sasquatch]

Most times I flinch, shut my eyes, and swerve into the next lane before I regain control.

Remind me to never come near where you are driving...

[Black_peter]

When I'm in a car and some dipwad with a loud pipe goes by, it always scares the $%$ out of me. Most times I flinch, shut my eyes, and swerve into the next lane before I regain control. I am suprised loud bikes don't get clobbered because of this all the time. I literally lose a little bit of pee each time it happens.

[Adequateman]

Remind me to never come near where you are driving...

Just beware that loud pipes put you in danger while in traffic! I don't think I am the only one that they scare the %&$* out of.

[IndyGunner]

Just beware that loud pipes put you in danger while in traffic! I don't think I am the only one that they scare the %&$* out of.

Ya, Id much rather sneak up on cars so they cant see OR hear me .....

[Wreckie29]

Ya, Id much rather sneak up on cars so they cant see OR hear me .....

but then the cops can't find you they'll be able to follow me from farther back just by driving to the sound.