FZS1000 and a Beowulf can

[FazerRuss]

Morning chaps


I noticed the other day that my exhaust has what I am assuming is a removable baffle in the exhaust.


It's simply held in place by a single allen bolt.  The baffle itself is simply a steel tube about 150mm long and approximatley 30mm diameter (has a slight kink in to  reduce the diameter in the middle).


I remember my old instructor telling me I should take it out because it'd sound better and release a bit more power, so I removed it last night (not ridden the bike in today).


Does the baffle affect the engines running at all?  A little louder may be nice, but I don't want to make the engine run leaner or anything and risk damage (something I've read).


Any thoughts?

[bigbluebear]

They are removable for a reason.....and its not to damage the engine

[Dead Eye]

This thread should cover what you need; http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10353.0.html

Initially I was asking about the effects in tandem with Ivanising but the information holds true for the stock engines as well I believe

[FazerRuss]

Thanks guys

[DanielT]

Did you take it out yet? Bigger smile when you start her up?

[Gray fox]

Got a Beowolf can on my full monty ivanised FZS 1000 there is no noticeable performance difference with the baffle in or out. The bike is verging on the antisocial with the baffle in and embarrassingly loud with it out. 

[Loz]

Got a Beowolf can on my full monty ivanised FZS 1000 there is no noticeable performance difference with the baffle in or out. The bike is verging on the antisocial with the baffle in and embarrassingly loud with it out.

I have the same set up, i removed the baffle today and its a little louder, OH took it out as i have bad back and he said the same so will probably bung it back in at some point....or not will wait and see what i think  :lol

[FazerRuss]

Got a Beowolf can on my full monty ivanised FZS 1000 there is no noticeable performance difference with the baffle in or out. The bike is verging on the antisocial with the baffle in and embarrassingly loud with it out.

Strangely for me,  there seems to be very little sound increase and as you say, it's not the quietest exhaust anyway. I think it looks nicer without the baffle in, so it'll be out for the time being.