C4cycle Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I recently picked up a 2002 VFR, exhaust was fully gutted by previous owner. I personally find it too loud and will at some point replace it with an aftermarket set of silencers. However, having just bought it (and subsequently tapping all available funds for the time being) I would simply like to reduce the DBs on the cheap. Any suggestions? Is there a simple baffle I can have welded? Stuff it with steel wool? I'm a little new to street bikes, not sure whats possible or how exactly to affect the change. Cheers, C4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2014 Take some pic's of it so we can see how they gutted it. Are the end caps still attached .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Boy Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It was a few years ago but I bought a stock exhaust for $75. They were going on ebay for about that price since many were buying aftermarket exhausts and the stock cans were going cheap. Post a want to buy ad in the classified here and check out ebay for a while to see if one shows up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-vfr-800-oem-exhaust-mufflers-/151320643111?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item233b69c627&vxp=mtr Here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 I will take a pic when I finish work today, it has the end caps on, seems to be pretty empty in there tho. As for making any purchases, I was hoping for a quick easy fix as I would just buy a Delkevic for $400 otherwise (unless something local came up in Vancouver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2014 No easy fix... I am wondering if the last owner gutted the cat also .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well, I had a better look. Looks like a hole saw was used (the cat is fine). End caps are in place, looking inside I can see small diameter pipes close to the larger outlets. I guess it is what it is. No easy fix. Pony up for replacement OEM (which are a bit too quiet fir my liking) or aftermarket. I was just hoping one stuff steel wool or some such in there as a tried method. I see thats not likely as it would just fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2014 My local Honda dealer carries this stuff for $12, http://www.fmfracing.com/Products/MX/601 Wouldn't that work as a baffle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfr350 Posted June 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2014 If you can pack it somehow but think steelwool will burn or blow out as capn stated glass packing holds up well. If you can get cheap oem's and just start with smaller holes drilled to get some sound back, just not as big as current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted June 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2014 what????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 WHAT!!? :) Its a careful balance for sure. Love the sound, just not too much. I love it when its good and bass-y, but not over the top. I have a friend who is a phenomenal welder, maybe we can figure something out. Thanks for all the help guys. I haven't had the bike for lonh at all, but wow is it growing on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted June 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2014 I don't know how it sounds now with the gut using a holesaw method, but a full gut, e.g. cut off the end cap, pull out all the guts and re-weld the cap, sounds pretty nice. You may want to try that - Nothing to lose in your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 True. Its probably not that different than a full removal. I have to say tho, I like the look, sound and price of Delkevic's and will likely go that way soon. Why not fiddle with the stock cans in the meantime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpy Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I would have thought that if the stock but gutted exhaust is too loud then a Delkevic set up would be even louder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer trjerm Posted June 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2014 isn't there an aftermarket set in the cassified's now, make an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 My understanding is that most aftermarket cans are not necessarily louder (w/baffles), just nicer sounding, good bass. Maybe I'm wrong. I will try the classifieds, they are usually a hassle tho, as most offers are not in Canada. Shipping trans border isn't the best. But, one must try, its true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Lots of aftermatket cans like Staintunes come with silencing tip "spud" that can be removed by the owner if one wants a louder sound from them. The spudded pipes are much quieter that ones without them, but still louder than stock. I suggest you find a muffler set with the silencing spud feature, so you have at least the option of running the loud or silenced..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 9, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 9, 2014 My Remus cans have that feature and it's nice to have. It probably seems a more dramatic difference to passerby than to the rider. I've been running them with the spuds out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 The "spud" / baffles in the pipes I put on my Ape were just metal cones with a bunch of holes in them, stuck inside the pipe. Think an orange road cone, shrunk to size and perforated along the sides. And made of metal of course. You might be able to make your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Ok, ya. Thats kinda what I was hoping, fab up a simple insert, steel tube with perf holes. I might just try that. Should last just fine out of nearly any steel. Cheers. And yes, there seems to be a number of removeable baffle options out there (delkevic is one that has the option for baffle or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thor294 Posted July 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 16, 2014 I didnt know stock exhausts were only worth $100. yeesh I have perfectly stock exhaust from my 07 vfr800 if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I didnt know stock exhausts were only worth $100. yeesh I have perfectly stock exhaust from my 07 vfr800 if you are interested My feelings exactly, I have a stock set from my 05 sitting in my garage, didn't figure I would get anything for em, so there they sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4cycle Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Most of my musings have been based on the fact that I spent about $6000 on my VFR and riding gear, etc. only a coupla months ago. I will almost surely be going with an aftermarket setup after this winter sometime, I'm not a real fan of the stock exhaust (looks) and sound with the guts out. That said, I pretty much exclusively wear earplugs, so it doesn't really bother me as much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted July 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2014 if its too loud, you're too old!!! just the opinion of a deaf guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2014 A gutted Vtec on the Dragon.. (my 1st run so excuse the inaccurate cornering at times....) http://vid113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/Dutchy_748/1tmac/dragon_zpsc18242ac.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted July 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2014 Let it rip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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