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Average Customer Review: 4.41 (based on 411 reviews)

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(3 stars) reviewed on 09/24/12 by Robert B (rbrownsb) from Colorado Springs, CO, for a 1997 1500 Vulcan Classic wrote: I purchased these baffles for installation into my Longshots, they are about 1/8" smaller in diameter than the Longshots themselves. I cut about 1/8" thick "rings" from the removed baffles and spot welded them onto the new baffles, this way they fit like a glove and won't rattle. Installation was cake, nothing really to say other than the removal of the old and installation of the new was straight forward and very easy. They definitely removed the harsh "bark" from the stock baffle. Using a sound meter measuring from 5 and 10' away, as well as the riding position, they only quieted the Longshots down 2-4 decibels, depending on where measured. Oddly enough, it quieted down most at the riding position. So while it does take that harsh "bark" out of the exhaust note, as well as deepening the tone a ever so slightly, it by no means makes the Longshots a "quiet" exhaust. I haven't done any long rides with them yet, and while I would still prefer it even quieter, I look forward to the "q... Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 06/13/12 by (kschlais) from , , for a 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Love these. Takes the high pitched cackle out of the sound. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 04/27/12 by Paul Hodson (skinman) from Auckland, , for a 2007 C50T Boulevard wrote: Fitted to straightshots. Has reduced the crack at acceleration & highway speeds. Would not consider quiet by any means but a nice sound deeper than with the standard baffle in. Gives a bit of back pressure reducing backfire. Update...Have fitted Hard Kore baffles (google them) to pipes as well & have reduce volume to a much more acceptable level. Easy install would recommend having a look if you require more baffling. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 10/25/11 by (Crimeguy) from Georgetown, TX, for a 2003 Softail wrote: Thanks to all the good reviews on here making the installation go smoother. I first sprayed a little break free in there so by the time I got the shields off the old baffles came right out. I used four small strips of muffler tape as others described and spayed some more break free on there and they went right in. Now it did quiet my Big Shots down a little but not too much. I like the deeper sound I get out of them now so all in all I am very please with the baffles. I would recommend this product. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 10/08/11 by Jonathon (thinman) from Golden, CO, United States, for a 2000 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Just installed and will see(hear) if they work out alright for longshots. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 09/13/11 by Mick Oates (Oatsie) from Central Coast, , Asia, for a Cherry red 2005 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Just installed. sounds great Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 05/23/11 by Jim (JIM1800F) from , , United States, for a 2007 1800 VTX1800F wrote: These made the bike sound perfect and easy to install 1/2 hour. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/13/11 by jonailz (jonailz) from wyandotte, MI, United States, for a 2005 1600 Vulcan Mean Streak wrote: just the right ammount of loudness Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 02/06/11 by tom (horseman64) from jamestown, RI, United States, for a 2005 1100 Shadow Aero wrote: I have Vance and Hines Straight shots which are basically straight pipes the Baffle in them is insignificant. The Big Shot Baffles took longer to get the product out of the package and unwrap the tape from around the fiberglass than it did to install,Bike sounds a lot quieter,Can't road test yet as the streets are covered in snow and salt and sand.Further details in future Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 01/29/11 by (mrpl39) from Andover, MA, for a 2009 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: Still have plenty of "giddy-up" with the baffles installed. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 01/09/11 by magnacro ninic (cromagna) from sibenik, CA, Americas, for a 1997 750 Shadow ACE wrote: need to be modded for V&H criusers Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 11/08/10 by Zayne Bond (Zayne) from Perth, WA, Australia, for a 2008 Factory flame red 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Could be a bit quieter but better than straight threw. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 10/26/10 by PSR (psrich99) from Houston, TX, United States, for a 2005 Silver 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: Finally broke down and installed these into the big shots after having the exhaust on the bike for over a year. They did cut down on the noise level slightly but provided the much needed back pressure that was missing from the open pipes and causing a lot of backfire. They are however a massive pain in the a## to install b/c you have to take the pipes completely off and dissasemble. Then the cursing will begin trying to shove the insert in with the fiber wrap intact. And DON'T FORGET to put the single little retention screw in or you'll be doing this all over again after buying another --- don't ask how I know.... Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 10/04/10 by Zed (zagorsky) from Calgary, AB, for a 2004 1600/1700 Road Star wrote: Slightly quieter than the loud LongShot baffles, but not by a whole lot. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 09/24/10 by (Wongwibinda) from Armidale, , Australia, for a 2005 1600 Vulcan Classic wrote: Quietens the harsh idle into a deeper sound. Sounds good- not as beautiful as the standard baffles: but you'll be able to borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbors again- I may adjust them with a little less wrapping.. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 06/17/10 by Sandman (AOSandman) from , CT, for a 1998 Black & Silver 1100 Shadow Aero wrote: I recently added these to my V&H Long Shots and they fit perfectly, no modifications needed at all. And don't let the name fool you, they will not make the bike "quiet" by any means. At idle & lower RPMs it is just a bit softer/quieter, but not much. Just enough to take the edge off, but all the attitude is still there. I like the sound much better than the stock baffles. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 05/31/10 by Vance Cotier (vrcotier) from Mount Holly, NJ, United States, for a 2006 S3 Orange/Black 1800 VTX1800R (Retro) wrote: These baffles look the same as the ones I pulled out of the pipes. I ordered the pipes new here and the quiet baffles 6 months later. There may have been a difference in the wrapping but not the metal baffles themselves. Did my Big Shots come with the quiet baffles in them for some reason? The ones I removed were capped, had wrap, they were the same. I'm confused. After all that work did I change anything? Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 05/26/10 by Rob (resolaru) from Cheektowaga, NY, United States, for a 2005 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: I have been running the Vance & Hines Big Shots for the past few years with the stock "baffle" that comes with it. The pipes are really loud. I have had complaints of other riders that it is too loud when riding behind me. I also wanted it quieter for my neighbors. I am very happy with these new baffles. They quiet it down a little, but like others said, it still has that loud "bark" when you give it gas. I'm very impressed. In my opinion, these are a must. As far as installation goes, the most difficult part for me was removing the old baffles. As other said, first you have to remove the chrome heat shields (fastened on with hose clamps). In my case, I also had to remove the right side foot board. They are a little tricky to get off. Once that is off, you can use an allen wrench to remove the one screw that holds the baffle in. The hard part now is removing the baffle, as it will be stuck in there pretty good. The best method I found was to soak the baffle with WD40 and le... Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 05/20/10 by Robert Sharp (bigdog57) from Magnolia, TX, United States, for a 2006 Blk / tribal flames 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Bought these for Big Shots - but liked the sound so much after install that I never added these - you guessed it - hanging in garage ! Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 05/18/10 by Mikel Gunn (mgtechus) from , , for a 0 1800 VTX1800R (Retro) wrote: My bike runs so much better now. Replaced these and hell with the the Hard Krome baffles. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No