[georgec]

What is this absorptive baffle?

Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips
Eclipse style features a proprietary, high-temperature black chrome electroplated finish.

• Engineered for performance, style and sound
• Produce the Khrome Werks signature authoritative tone without annoying high-frequency noises
• 4-1/2" 16-gauge muffler body
• Absorptive baffle covered with stainless steel mat and high-temp fiberglass

Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips

Buy Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips from West End Motorsports FREE SHIPPING

www.westendmotorsports.com

These mufflers come with tips and baffles, seems like Fuel Moto sells the tips and baffles separately.

 

[roadpig]

What is this absorptive baffle?

Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips
Eclipse style features a proprietary, high-temperature black chrome electroplated finish.

• Engineered for performance, style and sound
• Produce the Khrome Werks signature authoritative tone without annoying high-frequency noises
• 4-1/2" 16-gauge muffler body
• Absorptive baffle covered with stainless steel mat and high-temp fiberglass

Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips

Buy Khrome Werks 4.5" HP-Plus Slip-On Mufflers for '17 Up Harley Davidson Touring Models - Eclipse with Edge Tips from West End Motorsports FREE SHIPPING

www.westendmotorsports.com

These mufflers come with tips and baffles, seems like Fuel Moto sells the tips and baffles separately.

Do not order from West End Motor Sports.

Just because they list it on their site doesn’t mean they have it and once you order it, they’ll tell you so.

 

[georgec]

Do not order from West End Motor Sports.

Just because they list it on their site doesn’t mean they have and once you order it, they’ll tell you so.

Oh wow - did not know that.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[roadpig]

Oh wow - did not know that.
Thanks for the tip.

I found out recently. I won’t say they have nefarious business practices, but it’s not what most of us are accustommed to on several different levels. Advertising what they don’t have in stock for one.

 

[georgec]

This looks like a good deal, but I never heard of this company.

KHROME WERKS 4.5" HP-PLUS SLIP-ON MUFFLERS

Titan Customs offers premium aftermarket parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including exhaust systems, performance parts, seats, handlebars, and more.

www.titancustoms.com

 

[georgec]

Old reliable - Reveille. Never a problem.

https://imp.i104546.net/c/404739/78...khrome-werks-45-hp-plus-slip-on-mufflers-for-harley-touring-2017?sku_id=1214289

Just costs a few more dollars.

 

[roadpig]

Old reliable - Reveille. Never a problem.

https://imp.i104546.net/c/404739/78...khrome-werks-45-hp-plus-slip-on-mufflers-for-harley-touring-2017?sku_id=1214289

Just costs a few more dollars.

For a larger purchase like that, I’d go with a known quantity. I rolled the dice on some KW baffles (hundred bucks) that nobody else had with Westend Motorsports. And guess what, they didn’t have them either, although they were advertised.

 

[LoWeLL216]

I found out recently. I won’t say they have nefarious business practices, but it’s not what most of us are accustommed to on several different levels. Advertising what they don’t have in stock for one.

I've had the same issue. They've always canceled orders promptly, but it is annoying.

 

[roadpig]

I've had the same issue. They've always canceled orders promptly, but it is annoying.

In my case they backordered and said I’d have a choice to cancel, but no choice was offered and I had to contact them when I decided to cancel.

 

[LoWeLL216]

What is this absorptive baffle?

Absorptive baffle covered with stainless steel mat and high-temp fiberglass

That's just the fiberglass inside the mufflers. It's not any of the inserts discussed earlier in this thread. They bolt in separately.

I actually emailed Khrome Werks that same question.

 

[S.McArthur]

Dang it, I'm late again. I have a FM 2/1/2 w/KW 4.5"s with the louvered baffles, let me figure out how to attach a video and you'll havea sound clip.
I've since removed them for a FM 2/1 RTX, so they are on my shelf waiting for a buyer.
I have a 475c cam, so it wasn't playing nice with the setup, it was much better after adding the louvered baffles though. But don't get the 475, get the 22XE if you do a cam.

 

[S.McArthur]

Here's my FB marketplace ad, it has the video on the first pic. Shouldn't need FB to view it.

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[georgec]

I just got a pair of used 4.5 mufflers with the louvered baffle (I think) from a member here.
These are definitely quieter than the Grand Nationals I've been running for the past week. At least, from the driveway test I did; didn't have a chance to ride the bike yet.

So, If I get the Perforate Performance baffle it will be even quieter?

Here's the baffle that is in the mufflers...

 

[LoWeLL216]

I just got a pair of used 4.5 mufflers with the louvered baffle (I think) from a member here.
These are definitely quieter than the Grand Nationals I've been running for the past week. At least, from the driveway test I did; didn't have a chance to ride the bike yet.

So, If I get the Perforate Performance baffle it will be even quieter?

Here's the baffle that is in the mufflers... View attachment 454117

Yep, that's the louvered baffle.

I thought the perforate performance was slightly quieter than that one, but maybe it's just me.

 

[georgec]

Yep, that's the louvered baffle.

I thought the perforate performance was slightly quieter than that one, but maybe it's just me.

I believe it is quieter. I might just get the Ripper to see what it's all about. I'm probably going to get some new tips for mine too.

 

[roadpig]

The difference in sound between the louvered and perforate is only incremental, but since I bought a Neotec II modular helmet recently for winter (versus wearing a half helmet) I notice less droning with the Perforate Performance.

 

[StoneTrekker]

I believe it is quieter. I might just get the Ripper to see what it's all about.

My terminology would be 'less loud'....but it's a very subtle difference imo. The Ripper is loud and aggressive. I heard them on a stock 114 (with cat, no mods) at a dealer. With no helmet on or ear protection they were painful to me when the engine was revved hard.

 

[CSS899]

I have heard of guys cutting the louvered baffles down to around 8"-9" to get a louder sound. Not sure how that would affect the back pressure.

 

[georgec]

Ride report:
Rode for about 75 miles and I must say, I am overall very pleased with these mufflers. I probably don't need the Ripper baffles, but I might get them just to compare. They are definitely quieter than the Grand Nationals, and deeper. But they do have a really deep bark to them when you roll on that throttle. They sound good rolling off the throttle too.

Defintiely worth the money. BTW, running these in a 107 with a TTS100 cam and air filter; Power Vision tune from Fuel Moto.

 

[LoWeLL216]

Ride report:
Rode for about 75 miles and I must say, I am overall very pleased with these mufflers. I probably don't need the Ripper baffles, but I might get them just to compare. They are definitely quieter than the Grand Nationals, and deeper. But they do have a really deep bark to them when you roll on that throttle. They sound good rolling off the throttle too.

Defintiely worth the money. BTW, running these in a 107 with a TTS100 cam and air filter; Power Vision tune from Fuel Moto.

I run the ripper baffles. For comparison, they're less loud than running the pipes without baffles. Rippers won't make the pipes louder - just add a little backpressure and change the exhaust note some (not as deep in my opinion).