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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by jack gray, Jan 10, 2016.

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    jack gray New Member

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    hi i am new to this my first bike 1986 maxim xj700. I want my bike to sound better the stock just isnt loud enough. is there after market pipes i can buy or can i take the baffles out, but what from what heard that can ruin the bike somehow not sure kind of of a noob. please help thank you
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You want it louder.
    Do you have neighbors?
    Do you like them?
    Do they like you?
     
    k-moe, Jan 11, 2016
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    What do you think is "better" than stock?

    My definition is " quieter is better". So no, pulling out a baffle or putting aftermarket cans, or straights, etc... Will not make it better.

    You want it loud? Get a Harley, or done other large-bore V-Twin
     
    hogfiddles, Jan 12, 2016
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Agreed. I like loud bikes but a smaller displacement 4 cylinder will never give you that sound I assume you are looking for.
     
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    Makes me think of a catchy little tune in Sesame street: Who are the people in your neighbourhood ?
     
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    Not to disagree with what other have said, but they sort of avoided your question... :p

    Making a bike sound "better" is a relative term, what may sound better to you make sound like a donkee bray to others. There are definitely ways to make your bike louder, but like hogfiddles said, you won't get a deep throaty growl like a big v-twin. I made my own exhaust and increased the size (diameter) of the pipes. With no baffles it was loud! Even with 6" baffles it still can be heard from a couple miles away when I get on it (according to my wife). If you change the pipes you may have to rejet. I didn't, after 3 yrs,, no problems yet...
    here's a video clip of the exhaust without baffles..

     
    Mad_Bohemian, Jan 14, 2016
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