Baffles of No Baffles

[CairnsDuc]

My dealer has offered me the option of set up with or with out the baffles, I said I'll be without the baffles so that what he is setting it up for, but it will run fine with them if Mr  gives me the evil eye

I saw a 1098R having it's termi's fitted the other day, and I was amazed at the baffles for it, Must have been very restrictive, there was only 4 tiny little ovals cut into each baffle for the pipes, .5 of an Inch long by a quarter inch across. Massive amount of restriction!

[mxwinky]

The baffle inserts that went into my Termis were nothing like that restrictive.  Each baffle had an extension that went about 5" into the silencer, with the extension being well perforated with holes to allow a fair amount of air flow.  Takes five minutes to install or remove so I can always go back to unbaffled if I want.  I do think it's still plenty loud, even with the baffles in place, and certainly worlds better sound quality than the sewing machine sounding stockers.

[Spider]

I just had a new Termi carbon high set of pipes sent over....ECU, airbox, cans...for the m1000 and there weren't any baffles in there at all - and the box was unopened from the factory. Of course the cans have "for racing only" written on them - so perhaps that model doesn't even bother to try and be legal.

Installation is in 2 days, this could be interesting!

Enjoy your set-up Cairns - and remember to post in Ozmonsters a picture in "show us your ride"

[psycledelic]

I would advise that whether you leave them in, or take them out, have the shop (or whoever installs them) remove them before the installation and reinstall them (if you choose) with the screw set.  Appearently, there is a couple of spot welds or something that holds the baffle in place and it has to be either knocked loose with from the entry end of the canister before being installed, or pulled out by a bar that is welded in the exit end of the baffle.  I think the second option is a beast to accomplish and you could damage the tips of your pipes.  Just advice I recieved at the old site.  Didn't matter for me.  My baffles came home in the box next to my old "utter". 

I ride with the Baffle is ,used to ride without  but it was very loud and because my p*nis is big enough i don't have to make a lot of noise 

Not admitting to anything, I just liked the noise!

[Six95]

My baffles were also meant to stay in. They only lasted a few hundred km's. Everyone comments on how much better it sounds with them out.

[kenbase]

Got the bike back and have put about a 150 miles on it.  The s2r1000 should come like this from the factory, no more stalling, no surging, it is a much smoother easier to handle ride.  I got it set up with the baffles out and I love the sound I dont think it is too loud. 

Taking it on a 250 mi ride this weekend cant wait to see how the gas mileage is.  Right now I dont think it has changed much if at all.

[Goldeneye]

I too am baffle-less    S2R1000.

The only concern for me is my neighbors/neighborhood.  I warm up in the garage, and ride conservatively in the immediate area.  Asked my retired next door neighbor, he didn't even know I had a new bike. 

And that is leaving for work at 5:30am

So, IMO you can ride w/o baffles and keep reasonable people happy..

[red baron]

Got the bike back and have put about a 150 miles on it.  The s2r1000 should come like this from the factory, no more stalling, no surging, it is a much smoother easier to handle ride.  I got it set up with the baffles out and I love the sound I dont think it is too loud. 

Taking it on a 250 mi ride this weekend cant wait to see how the gas mileage is.  Right now I dont think it has changed much if at all.

Any update on mileage?

[numbskull]

No baffles on my S2R1000 with the full Termi setup. I have put the baffles back in a couple of times to be considerate of the neighbors but it sounded crappy so off they came. It's not that loud unless you're heavy on the throttle, which is why I wait till I'm well out of my neighborhood before I let it open up. As far as fuel economy goes I haven't noticed a difference between running with baffles or not, but I did notice a drop when I went from Termi slip-ons/ecu/airbox to a full system: went from 180 kms between fill-ups to 160 kms.

[uclabiker06]

I ride with the Baffle is ,used to ride without  but it was very loud and because my p*nis is big enough i don't have to make a lot of noise  laughingdp

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