[Dogfish]

Hello All,

I am looking to drill out my stock exhaust and maybe the air box mod. Looking for simple things to do as I am not in a position to spend any more money than it took to get her in my garage. I was wondering if you folks waited until after the break in period or not before doing such mods.

Thanks!

 

[strykenshane]

I haven't personally done it but I think some did it before they rode iit any

 

[_M_]

I drilled my baffles before I even rode it. Had 9 miles on it from dealer test ride and I hauled it home with my truck. Got it unloaded and broke out the drill ;-)

But other than that, no other engine mods till after break-in for me.

 

[quantumrider]

I know guys that had the dealer install pipes and air kit before they took the new bike home.
I drilled my exhaust the day after I picked up the bike from the dealer. Don't see any problems.

 

[Dogfish]

Well thank you for the advice! Pulled the trigger today on 5 1/2" holes in each pipe. The second coat of high temp paint is drying as we speak. Oh, and I also cut down the rear tail light/ liscense plate mount.

 

[CJStryker]

I have a question. Where do you drill the holes in the baffles ? don't want to mess up. Thanks for the help.

 

[_M_]

Re: Re: Drilling stock exhaust and airbox mod, should it wait until after its broke in?

I have a question. Where do you drill the holes in the baffles ? don't want to mess up. Thanks for the help.

Here if you can see it. The outer most baffle around the exhaust opening.

 

[strykersnyder]

I have a question. Where do you drill the holes in the baffles ? don't want to mess up. Thanks for the help.

make a template out of cardbord or any paper is fine. do the math and use a protractor, draw the holes evenly spaced apart and to your liking, slide your template over the pipe and use a punch to mark the centers. remove template to reuse on the next one and drill away!

 

[CJStryker]

Ok thank you very much for the responses. Appreciate it.

 

[Bonobo]

I just got the bike back from the 600 mile maintenance and drilled the exhaust.. I should have done it earlier