500/750/800/900cc - Page 167

Duspan · 07-07-2009

I have straightshots and the baffles are removable. I bought the quiet baffles for them and put them in but were too quiet. I put the original ones back in no problem.

Wiscblue · 07-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Duspan

I have straightshots and the baffles are removable. I bought the quiet baffles for them and put them in but were too quiet. I put the original ones back in no problem.

How loud was it with them out? I'm guessing TOO loud. I like the sound they have now when I get on them but sometimes I meet bikes that are louder and think...wow that'd be nice. But then I drive to work during the week and think, man I'm glad I'm not ****ing off the neighbors.

rustygunner · 07-08-2009

Can you measure the I.D. of the pipes? If you want to keep the sound, but toned down a little; KromeWerks HP Plus baffles sound pretty awesome IMHO. They are still rather loud, but not obnoxious.

rustygunner · 07-08-2009

The 2" baffles fit 1.86 I.D. pipes.

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

NICE BARS WISC! So THAT'S what they are supposed to look like when they are installed!

Haven't decided how to handle the "bags are too big for the bars" issue yet... hasn't been much of a priority lately! The look great!

And me too, I didn't realize you though they were Cruzers... nope, they're not! THESE are:

(I hate that picture... reminds me too much of fall...)

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

FYI... there's an 800 gas tank in good condition for sale... there seems to be a shortage of supply and a pretty good demand for these sometimes!

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

Hey, and of you 800 Donkey-ites coming to the DOD ride in Kansas? Tim, you're coming, right?!

mcwrath · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

Hey, and of you 800 Donkey-ites coming to the DOD ride in Kansas? Tim, you're coming, right?!

Maybe...but if you dont keep me posted on the details here or by PM, then I will be lost. There is NO WAY I can keep track of that donkey thread...

Wiscblue · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

NICE BARS WISC! So THAT'S what they are supposed to look like when they are installed!

Haven't decided how to handle the "bags are too big for the bars" issue yet... hasn't been much of a priority lately! The look great!

My bags are probably a little too big but they still manage to fit.

rustygunner · 07-08-2009

Jeff, can't you move your bags back a bit to make room for the dresser bars? Or are the turn signals in the way?

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Maybe...but if you dont keep me posted on the details here or by PM, then I will be lost. There is NO WAY I can keep track of that donkey thread...

Consider it done! I'll dig up the most relevant info and make sure you know about it!

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

Jeff, can't you move your bags back a bit to make room for the dresser bars? Or are the turn signals in the way?

Not a chance. When I installed them, I put them as far back (tight) to the signals as I could, and I still need a couple of inches... I went Jumbo for the room, but could probably have gone large and still had enough space, but that likely would have given me the clearance for the bars.

I didn't know the bars existed when I bought the bags... and now the bags are still too new to replace... I bought the bars on the chance they'd fit... so now it's either relocate the signals, bite the bullet and switch bags (and get virtually nothing for the ones I have) or lave the bars on the shelf until I DO switch bags!

ridder1705 · 07-08-2009

Hey everyone, I was curious what is the widest tire I can mount up on my 500?
I have a 2000 500LTD and would love to have at least a little bit wider tire.
Thanks guys!

mcwrath · 07-08-2009

Too bad your not bringing your bike to KS Jeff, we could have those turn signals moved for ya in under an hour

rustygunner · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by ridder1705

Hey everyone, I was curious what is the widest tire I can mount up on my 500?
I have a 2000 500LTD and would love to have at least a little bit wider tire.
Thanks guys!

160 I believe.

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

Hey ridder, welcome to the forum! Great Av, do you have pics of the bike too?

What's the tire on a 500 now? I think it's a 140, is it not? Most guys with a 140 have no problem going to 150, and some have done 160, not as many...

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Too bad your not bringing your bike to KS Jeff, we could have those turn signals moved for ya in under an hour

Don't rub it in "1500 light-bar" boy... actually, the whole thing started because I had a three day weekend that my wife told me to take as a riding weekend... but then it turned into a Kansas thing, and then it changed weekends, so the INTENT was to bring the bike...

but I can't get to Kansas and back on a weekend that I only have two days to play with!

rustygunner · 07-08-2009

Just over 500 miles from me... I'd feel like a Brokeback Mountain stunt-double by the time I got there.

ridder1705 · 07-08-2009

So a 150 eh? Thanks!

So where in KS are you heading?
I live in Lawrence, KS (home of KU).

mcwrath · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by ridder1705

So a 150 eh? Thanks!

So where in KS are you heading?
I live in Lawrence, KS (home of KU).

Tonganoxie...not far from you at all

jeffs99vulcan · 07-08-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

Just over 500 miles from me... I'd feel like a Brokeback Mountain stunt-double by the time I got there.

You people and your "I can't do 500 miles"... that would be a GIFT!!! It was about 350 to camping last week!!!

07-08-2009	#3323 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Can you measure the I.D. of the pipes? If you want to keep the sound, but toned down a little; KromeWerks HP Plus baffles sound pretty awesome IMHO. They are still rather loud, but not obnoxious. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-08-2009	#3324 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	The 2" baffles fit 1.86 I.D. pipes. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-08-2009	#3325 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	NICE BARS WISC! So THAT'S what they are supposed to look like when they are installed! Haven't decided how to handle the "bags are too big for the bars" issue yet... hasn't been much of a priority lately! The look great! And me too, I didn't realize you though they were Cruzers... nope, they're not! THESE are: (I hate that picture... reminds me too much of fall...) __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-08-2009	#3326 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	FYI... there's an 800 gas tank in good condition for sale... there seems to be a shortage of supply and a pretty good demand for these sometimes! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-08-2009	#3327 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Hey, and of you 800 Donkey-ites coming to the DOD ride in Kansas? Tim, you're coming, right?! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-07-2009	#3321 (permalink)
Duspan Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Iowa Posts: 30	I have straightshots and the baffles are removable. I bought the quiet baffles for them and put them in but were too quiet. I put the original ones back in no problem.

07-08-2009	#3330 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Jeff, can't you move your bags back a bit to make room for the dresser bars? Or are the turn signals in the way? __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-08-2009	#3332 (permalink)
ridder1705 Lord of the Vulcan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 15	Hey everyone, I was curious what is the widest tire I can mount up on my 500? I have a 2000 500LTD and would love to have at least a little bit wider tire. Thanks guys!

07-08-2009	#3333 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	Too bad your not bringing your bike to KS Jeff, we could have those turn signals moved for ya in under an hour __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

07-08-2009	#3335 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Hey ridder, welcome to the forum! Great Av, do you have pics of the bike too? What's the tire on a 500 now? I think it's a 140, is it not? Most guys with a 140 have no problem going to 150, and some have done 160, not as many... __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-08-2009	#3337 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Just over 500 miles from me... I'd feel like a Brokeback Mountain stunt-double by the time I got there. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

07-08-2009	#3338 (permalink)
ridder1705 Lord of the Vulcan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 15	So a 150 eh? Thanks! So where in KS are you heading? I live in Lawrence, KS (home of KU). __________________ 2001 Vulcan 500LTD, bags, kuryakn boards

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