TW> They would put yuo in the Minority it seems .Almost eveeryoen here riuns   
   TW> a Strait Pipe with NO baffles on their motorcycle. And let you tell you   
   TW> those Harleys are LOUD.   
   TW> I kinda like the Shrill Scream of the Crotch Rockets though.   
      
   I had removed the baffles on my Harley, but ended up putting them back in   
   because it seemed like I lost horsepower.  It also had a tinny type of sound   
   with them out.     
      
   From what I was told, if you change your pipes or do anything with the baffles   
   - you should have your carb adjusted to work with your configuration.  I have   
   S&S slip-on style pipes on mine which are loud, but won't make you go deaf.    
   It is deep and throaty sounding.   
      
   - Mark   
      
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