[MY LIFE]

This has been posted in many threads about drilling holes in the exaust. About whether it should be 1/2 inch holes or 5/8, 4 holes or 5 etc. But has any one who has done this experieced any problems? Lower gas milege, burning fuel to rich etc. ?

I'm just on the cusp of drilling some holes after realizing how quite the exhaust really is on the Stryker. As I posted in another thread, switch bikes with my Dad you see and hear my bike from another riders view and found out the exhaust is super quite when your not riding it (BMW quite). :'( And the exhaust I want is not available and may never be, so this might help me wait till I see something I like. Really nothing out there by Cobra or Vance and Hines I like.

 

[schimbo stryker]

I didnt notice any problems. Only better sound. I will warn you tho, i drilled the 4 holes in each pipe smaller than 1/2 in and i hated it. the next day I did the 1/2in and loved it.

 

[8sec-z]

Do the 1/2" holes. 4, 5 or 8. You'll probably be happy.
I removed the baffles completly. It's way loud. I wouldn't advise removal of the baffles unless you are looking for "harley" loud...lol

 

[Raven]

Only problem I've found is that the bike sounds so much better that I want to ride all the time and the new deck is not getting finished! Haha.

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

i first started with 3/8" then moved on to 1/2" holes. i couldn't be happier with the improvement, with about a thirty minute job.

i'm convinced i get a bit better mileage - nothing world changing but maybe 10-15 miles per tank after the drilling. i normally get the fuel indicator and f-trip way earlier than i did after drilling. i've gotten 155 miles off of one tank and i'd never have tried that before drilling. (and still had a bit in the tank). i want to continue to test to see how far i can get

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

lol, Raven. that's the **** truth

 

[dutchs]

Make sure you center punch where you are going to drill so you do not slip with the drill bit, you can also space them out more evenly. Just do not remove the baffles unless you want it to be real loud!!!

 

[StrykEd]

No problems other than my neighbors giving me the look for all the rumbling. Use a solid drill and good bits ( for metal) and your experience will be very positive with this. Touch it up after with some high heat paint (BBQ Stove stuff) and it will look professional. You will not regret this because the sound of the exhaust is way better. I have no plans to change the pipes now but will mod other items ofcourse!

 

[dutchs]

I just installed my cobra swepts tonight, but drilling my pipes was definetely worth it, 100 times better sound than stock!

 

[StrykEd]

I just installed my cobra swepts tonight, but drilling my pipes was definetely worth it, 100 times better sound than stock!

Pics please, better yet, youtube!

 

[goodwell163]

I drilled out mine as well... they do sound a lot better... but i still cant wait until i can afford new pipes...

 

[middleagecrisis]

Can someone post pics of their drilled out exhaust. I want to see the drill holes to get a better idea. Thanks

 

[11Stryker]

Hey midlife- there is a thread on that already. Check with the search option. Also loving your username. My Wife tells everyone that this Stryker is my Mid Life crisis. LMAO

 

[kcl-labrat]

Can someone post pics of their drilled out exhaust. I want to see the drill holes to get a better idea. Thanks

theres lots of videos on youtube aswell

 

[blkbrdmech]

You tube has quite a few threads to listen too. Just got my stryker two months ago and the sounds needs to be louder. Cross between drilling or purchase...

decisions decisions.

 

[middleagecrisis]

You tube has quite a few threads to listen too. Just got my stryker two months ago and the sounds needs to be louder. Cross between drilling or purchase...

decisions decisions.

Let me go ahead and tell you what your gonna do. You'll start out drilling two holes in each pipe, add two to each pipe, make them bigger, order aftermarket, never be happier.

This will happen in less than a 45 day period. Just skip all of the drilling and just order the exhaust you want and save yourself the time. You'll get the sound you want 30 days sooner.

 

[sfcmcgan]

You tube has quite a few threads to listen too. Just got my stryker two months ago and the sounds needs to be louder. Cross between drilling or purchase...

decisions decisions.

Let me go ahead and tell you what your gonna do. You'll start out drilling two holes in each pipe, add two to each pipe, make them bigger, order aftermarket, never be happier.

This will happen in less than a 45 day period. Just skip all of the drilling and just order the exhaust you want and save yourself the time. You'll get the sound you want 30 days sooner.

Concur!

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

lol, cuz if he's like me he has about a grand laying around that he doesn't know what to do with.

 

[blkbrdmech]

I am definitly buying pipes, What are some oppinions on corbra swept vs vans & hines big radius. power comander to auto tuner? They sound real good. Kind of leaning towrds Cobras..
Any advise...

 

[christopher]

The black V&H are $300 more expensive than the Cobras if you are buying them in black.