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Old 11-10-2008, 01:48 PM   #11
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

Brian, just go for it. No, it won't make it sound like a 2 Bros or a Leo, but it will give you a little more sound and won't set you back $700+. Won't piss off your neighbors, either, at 2:00AM. Sounds a little better than completely stock, anyway.

I used a 12" 7/8" bit on mine, took about 30 seconds for both pipes. Added 12 horsepower, 16 mpg, and makes the ladies swoon. I wish.
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

I would say do not do it, save up for some aftermarket pipes. I did it to my 061krr and regret it. I have since put a slip on scorpion and now want the stock exhaust back on. I like the silent stealth sound.
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Old 11-11-2008, 07:26 AM   #13
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

Please do not drill them out. Save up and get real exhaust. Drilling them out makes it sound like crap. After i bought my scorpions i drilled out the stock muffler just to see what the fuss was all about....it was horrible. Maybe my degree in music has trained my ears to hear certain tones, i dont know, but what i do know is it was the worst sounding exhaust ever.




Sorry, got carried away.....its your bike do what ever you want If i had listened to half the people i ride with i would be riding a harley right now and following the rest of the sheeple.
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Old 11-11-2008, 11:50 AM   #14
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

Oh, for crying out loud,just remove the entire muffler.
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Old 11-11-2008, 07:35 PM   #15
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

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Brian, just go for it. No, it won't make it sound like a 2 Bros or a Leo, but it will give you a little more sound and won't set you back $700+. Won't piss off your neighbors, either, at 2:00AM. Sounds a little better than completely stock, anyway.

I used a 12\" 7/8\" bit on mine, took about 30 seconds for both pipes. Added 12 horsepower, 16 mpg, and makes the ladies swoon. I wish.
Did you remove your muffler, or leave it on the bike? I was worried about the metal shavings from the baffles getting in places it should not be. Thoughts?
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Old 11-12-2008, 03:05 AM   #16
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

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Please do not drill them out. Save up and get real exhaust. Drilling them out makes it sound like crap. After i bought my scorpions i drilled out the stock muffler just to see what the fuss was all about....it was horrible. Maybe my degree in music has trained my ears to hear certain tones, i dont know, but what i do know is it was the worst sounding exhaust ever.




Sorry, got carried away.....its your bike do what ever you want If i had listened to half the people i ride with i would be riding a harley right now and following the rest of the sheeple.
Hey if you still have it around you want to loan the OEM can to me, I wouldn't mind adjusting them to see what kind of sound I could get without destroying mine.
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

Hey Brian
I assume by now you have the instructions, but may be hesitant IRO the sound, as was I. I started with 14mm (1/2") followed by a 20mm (7/8"), which required some force/sharpening of the masonry bits, but dont be concerned.
I've heard lots of the expensive aftermarket cans and I think this mod. sounds really good (similar to Honda 600R and Triumph Daytona 675)
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

I drilled mine last night, used a 12" 18MM masonary drill bit, that cost 40GBP (which is useless now), had to use ALOT of force to get it puncture through, but, hey, got there in the end, and I like what I hear. It's not a substitute for getting after-market exhausts, think of it as a 'fix' until you get some after-markets.

If you're doing it be prepared to sharpen the bit, or use alot of force trying to puncture the metal. Have a torch on hand to keep track of how far you're getting and if you're making progress.

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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

I did this mod a while ago and posted some pictures and a little info here:
Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum - Senior's Album: FZ6 Stock Exhaust Drilled Baffles

and a sound file buried in this link:
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/blogs...blog-post.html
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Re: How to drill out factory baffels

Ok I just bought a 05 fz6, I was looking to drill the baffles out. What are you drilling? I stuck a 1/2'' rod in the exhaust and about half way threw I had a wall and then stuck it the rest of the way to the back of the muffler. I did not feel anything solid to drill out. The only think solid I hit was the back of the case. What am I missing? Is my muffler different?
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