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For those that own the 6-Into-6 pipes, does anyone have the longer quiet baffles or know someone who does?  Do they work very well or not much improvement over the stock baffles.  I have mine fiberglass wrapped and they did knock the noise level down to being tolerable.  I still would like to reduce the noise level and was wondering if the quiet baffles would be worth the money.  I do like the look of 6-into-6 pipes over the stock exhaust.

Why don't you sell that DAM bike...   :tickedoff:  You have done nothing but bitch & moan since before you even got that bike... Sell it and go back to your beloved BMW , that way you will be happy.....
Put stock pipes back on it or buy another kind of bike... Just stop moaning and bitch-in about it...
The rest of us like our bikes...................................

Pretty uncalled for, don't ya think?  He asked a question.  Obviously you can't help him, so you bitch and moan about him asking a question.   :uglystupid2:

Hey Ron,

Someone had posted about some after market baffles for a "Harley" that would fit in the pipes on ebay. I have a set of Cobras with the long baffles, that I wrapped as well, but still didn't like the sound out on the road.....loved it in town, though.. at any rate I'm thinking about ordering 6 of those baffles and adding them to the existing baffles. That should help with the noise and the power loss.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321274276278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321274276278?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

RON with these pipes the bike will never sound like your  BMW, I have the 6x6 on mine going on 4 years,baffles inside never taken them off or wrapped them with anything, they are not overbearing at least to me, may be like i said before i got used to them, no neighbor ever complained about the bike either, and no cager ever rolled the window up unless if they are on the phone...its  just a nice rumbling sound...if you still not happy, then stock pipes is the only way out...my suggestion is you need to get on that bike and ride the heck out of it, try not to compare it to the BMW sound and you will be just fine.

I Personally never seen anything like this on this Board, i have on the general board- this is a very tight group that has met numerous occasion, Nobody knows this better than you TJ, you been around VRCC longer than most...and though  we may not get the chance to talk to every single person sometimes when we meet but really fine folks and we always have fun, everyone is helpful here, we treat eachother with respect and been courteous to one another ...this is a new comer here, has lots and lots of questions and thats ok, this is what this forum is all about: to share knowledge, experience, routs and learn about this fine machine and about eachother in the meantime, while preserving good character and dignity for all.

Leave poor TJ alone!  He's just venting for some unkown reason to us.  Maybe he's doing his tax's and just really pissed off about it.  Besides, "yesterday I sold my beloved BMW!"  Gonna do the sale on Friday.  Just wanting to find a way to make my "beloved" Valk a better ride for me.  I really love the style and look of the Cobra pipes and trying to make the growel a little better for my taste.
 :angel:

As a side note, I'm looking for a early GL1000 or 1100 to try my hand at making a Cafe style bike.  How could a Valk owner not want one of these as a second bike? 

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Those baffles are a little short and would probably be more noisy that stock baffles.   The quiet baffles  have a closed end and a block off plate inside to restrict and divert exhaust gases.  But thanks for the effort Old_Dog.  They cost about $35 each.  Here's a pic of one next to stock baffle.

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Hey Ron, I Believe That Old Dog Was Referring To Buying The Extra Baffles And Welding Them To The Exhisting Baffles To Create A Longer Baffle So The Exhaust Would Be Quieter. I Sold The Set I Had For $120.00 On E-Bay, They Would Have Worked Well Welded To Your Exhisting Baffles. Like Some Have Said The Cobra's Aren't For Everyone, Either You Like Them Or You Don't. It Sounds Like if You Could Pick Up A Set Of Stock Exhaust For A Reasonable Price You Would Probably Be A Lot Happier With The Sound And You May Experience Improved Performance.

Doubt you will ever,,,,, be able to get the 6 inta 6 to be quiet enough,,, fer yer liking...    :coolsmiley:

Maybe you can buy a stock set n' keep em stock, errrr,,,,,,,,,, do da glass pack mod...  :cooldude:

Have you heard one, with glass packs???   S W E E T...      8)

All I'm going to say is no I'm not having a bad day... And for those of you that think I'm picking on that lazy little boy ... Well , from Nov 17 ( before he got the bike ) till  Jan 22 he has posted 219
post. ( that's almost 4 post a day on stuff he's to busy to look up for him self or to complain
about something... I'm not the only one who feels like this... I'll help anyone but they need to help themselves a little and not expect everyone else to do it for them....

TJ

PS: he needs to just get out and ride the bike for a while and quit complaining... Or sell the bike....

There's a simply solution for your fretting over Ron's posts since they seem to bother you so greatly.  DON'T LOOK AT THEM.   >:(

Either try to answer his questions, or try to help the guy, or better yet, just STFU. 

 BF maybe you should STFU...

Are you two, in da same,,,,,,,,,,,,,, weight class??    ;)

Errr,,,,,,, ain't, it gonna come,,,,,,,,, ta,, dat..........   :2funny:

There is no higher purpose on a bike forum than to help newbies (and others) out with their bikes.

Just because they stopped making ours in 2003, and most of us have been there and done that for years, does not change that.

Researching old posts/threads can be helpful, but you do not always find what you are looking for, or even the right answer.  

Amen Sir and thanks to you and BF for saying it.

No As you can see I am not from Florida nor will ever live there but I read ALL posts on ALL threads for info. Hell I ride a first year Valk and bought it new and still don't know a bunch that I need to. Have I ever had issue one with my phat girl? No but when I do you know where I am gonna ask? Here and if I have 216 questions so be it. As was stated above someone has gotten under someone else's skin (reason unknown) but just don't read a post if you don't like the author and let it be.

Those are some pretty cool looking Wings! By the way don't leave the forum because of 1 guy.

Hey Ron, Don't remember if I've shared this with ya or not. I've put this out quite a few times. When I had my 6x6's 2qmedic gave me this tip to quiet them down.  Pull the baffle and on the engine side there is a 1" tube sticking out.  Insert a freeze plug in to that tube and either weld or rivet in place.  Then drill a 3/4" hole in the freeze plug (1/2" is too much back pressure) then wrap the baffles if you still need them quieter.  Just keep in mind that the fat girl has a 6 cyl motor which is why its far superior to the BMW....   :evil:

Thanks Youngpup.  Next time I pull the baffles I'll get my spot welder out and try it.  Sounds like it would work pretty good.  I do remember you mentioning this to me before.  Thanks

Here's another idea.  Maybe no hole in washer or 1/2" hole. 

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 :) Hello Folks...
Just a few days before my m/c accident of 28 December I had received the shipment of my 6 to 6's for my Standard.
The accident happened while I was riding my '97 Wing.  :-X

At any rate, back then I was following this thread and thought I remembered that some of you were wrapping baffles
with some sort of material to quiet the 6 to 6's down.  :police:

Now I am looking for the post and I can't find it... Could you help?  :roll:

Mind you, I've been having problems with short memory loss.  Also, I am having problems with short memory loss. :-[
I might have to ask the same question 275 times.  :-\  I'd hope that no one gets offended! :-\

THANKS!  ;)


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PHOTOS: These are machines from my past (MBS) that have been mentioned in this thread.  ;)
The last one I owned, the Black CAFE I sold her last year for $2900... 14K original miles. :'(

https://plus.google.com/photos/103917731019176896112/albums/5678296994247416865?authkey=CIDmoKq38bGiAw

Earlier ones...

(2007): Childhood friends and I rode three of them from the City of Fallen Angels to Orlando Florida.
From there we shipped them to Puerto Rico.  :cooldude:

(2008): I did the first SOLO on the Red one. :D :coolsmiley:

https://plus.google.com/photos/103917731019176896112/albums/5637503092022319329?authkey=CJP1pu6HjOrR7gE

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Nice bike!!   Probably me that posted about fiberglass packing back in November.  Got it from the Honda dealer.  Think mine is starting to blow out because I used tape to instead of wire to hold it in.  Next time I change it, I'll try 1/4" hardware cloth or chicken wire to secure it around the baffle.

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Not really part of this posting or forum "butt" I bought my "Cafe" bike project today.  I'll show the pic but won't talk about it anymore on VRCC as it's not a Valk although it is smaller similar engine.

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Ron, that sure looks prettier than the 1200 I bought last year to restore. It's still scattered all over the garage waiting for parts. Keep us posted on your work, you might want to go on the Naked Gold Wing site. Doesn't cost to join and the old Wings are their only interest. Some great projects and pictures.

http://www.ngwclub.com (http://www.ngwclub.com)

Guys, do not be hiding your work, fun and posts on these non-valk, old-wing motorcycles.  They may not be Valks, but they are surely valk grandads.   (And don't call me Shirley)

We is all motorcycle nuts.

We is all interested.

We is all fond of pictures (simple pleasures for simple minds).

If you disagree, keep it to yourself.   :coolsmiley:

Who could not love one of these?

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Uh oh!  Now your trying to get me into trouble here.  I have already been looking at various GWing bobber forums to see what's being done by others.  Bet I'll have a lot newbie questions there also.  The two earlier photo's I posted above, is what really got me interested.  Probably not going to start doing anything for another month or two when the weather gets a little better.  I don't have garage or carport to do the work.  I do have a 10x10 pop-up on the large cement pad in my back yard though.  Gonna get my glass bead blaster out of storage and set it up in preparation.  Don't know that I'll be doing a lot of chroming but maybe use some engine paint on the block. 

Does yours have the enfamous "clunk?"  Mine does and it's a pisser.  Some kind of problem with the drive shaft damper spring input shaft sorta "thing."

If it runs, I would ride it for a while around your city, close to home you know.  Just to figure out the little quirks that need attention... 
It looks like it was pretty well taken care of, at least by the pic.

Hay  8)
Jimmyt

Wow..that is a bunch of really nice bikes right there Jess. That should give you some incentive to get going on yours John. Looks like the bike you bought Ron is already in pretty good shape. I love that Bobber look myself. What a great "Around Town" bike that would be.

IMO, THE BEST SITE for the GL1000 to GL1200 is "Naked Gold Wings (NGW)."

Some of us in this club are also members of NGW. :)

Anything and everything that you can think to do to your Naked Gold Wing is discussed there.
Think of it as the VRCC minus Political or Religious Threads. 
SUPERB People like us Too! ;)

Someone above wrote something to the effect that early Wings are the "Grandmother of the Valkyrie."
After owning 7 of them myself (75 - 78), I could not have said it better. :cooldude:

IMO, mechanically speaking and in general, a NGW GL1000 is an Old Skool Valkyrie....
4 carburetors 999 cc four-cylinder Box Engine.... SPOKE Wheels (75-77).  :) :-X

I think of HER  as a 66% scale down from a Valkyrie Standard, but not as Pissed.  :2funny:

You want to PISS HER OFF?  Start by sheddin' close to 70 lbs. Go CAFE, it is a relatively inexpensive  option.

If one is motivated you could strip her down of absolutely non-essentials inside 4 hours.
All this include Breaks for your favorite-drink, a Sandwich and some private flatulatin' ...
all @ no cost. Sing:tickedoff: :D :cooldude:

AN APOLOGETIC SUGGESTION :-[ :tickedoff: ???
I apologize for "severely"contributing to the hijackin' of this thread. Please reject my freakin' apology!. :-[ :-X :roll:

JUST A SUGGESTION:
Those of you that are more knowledgeable about GL1000's ought to open a thread on
"THE GL1000... ODIN'S  MANIFESTO... VALKYRIE'S BORN..."
...  :o :D :-* :-\ :evil: :-* :2funny:  Something like that or... "JUST FOR WING NUTS."
or a FOREVER Naked GL1000 Wing Nuts thread.

Request the admin to transfer all GL1000-related postings from this thread. Get back to this Original Thread...  just a suggestion.  :coolsmiley:

... Oops ... got to go in search of Medicatiophine, my temporary assistant... errr... :'(

Man...Am I getting the bug or what...Thanks Paxton!!!  I'm selling my second bike right now..making room for something else..wife won't be too pissed off I don't think...hmmmm

Jeff, getting up/down is still a hassle with this darn right hip. I've tried messing with it while sitting on my little scooter stools but even that is difficult....at the highest setting they're still quite low. Going to try messing with it a bit this weekend so I can get the frame painted, then I can get it up on wheels. "Someone" will most definitely be pleased with just that much progress.  ;D

Let me know John, I'm off Sunday. Would be a privilege to give you a hand.

Nice...bought an 82 Aspencade a couple of years ago.  Got it all tore down and I'm thinking the engine is shot (luckily didn't pay much for it)...took the side covers off and stuff looks melted.  Haven't decided if I want to part it out or try buying a new engine....

Hey Ron,
I see brackets there for a set of Krauser bags. Did you get the bags as well? Used to have a set of those on my Suzuki GS650 and loved them. Even the brackets by themselves should be worth a dime or two to someone trying to fix up an old school Wing.

Hello Old_dog!  No he didn't have any bags to go with it.  I'll have to look up some pics of Krauser bags to see what they look like.

 :cooldude: Nice wing! I'd like to be able to follow your progress on your new project, as I follow as much of John's wing project as he goes along. Agree with Jess, don't hide your work/fun. Always liked the individuals work over production models be it cars, bikes or just folks mechanical projects.

James

Being you live in Tampa, like me, you could come over and get some greasy hands and offer suggestions and moral support!   LoL  Gonna leave tomorrow for Tallahassee to pick up the new wing.  Have to work on my Tahoe's trailer towing lights and make sure they are ok.  Had some problems when I went up to S.C. to pick up the Valkyrie.  U-Haul trailer rental is about $100.

I think this thread should die peacefully.  Don't think G-Wings should be "muddying" up the VRCC forums.  I did join the Naked Goldwings and have talked about the two over there.  Request no more talk about wings here and let's talk about Valks!  Thanks

Don't you DARE let this thread die peacefully.
Those are cool looking  bikes and we want to see the progress along the way.

Hands greasy; most of the time anyway or close to it. I'm just across town Tampa/Temple Terrace border.
I agree with Pappy. I think many are interested in folks projects. Also note that there are many other threads about the Honda F6B........Goldwing....not a Valk. Sure as far as a lot of tech help the naked wing site has it going on, but we all like a bike thread.

James

Krauser bags aren't very pretty, kinda like a set of Samsonite suit cases in the 60's, but very practical.

Something must be wrong with me!  Bought "another" GW. It's a 1980 Interstate.  Just couldn't say no.  Can be followed over on Naked GW.  


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LOL..nothing wrong with you Ron, you have the "Fever". Can't wait to see what you do with this one.  :cooldude:

You can post up here what you're doing with these old wings you're buying.  You're a member here and we like to see what other menbers are up to.

John S. posts about his old wing restore here on the VRCC, you can post about yours here too.  Besides, I'd like to see what you're doing with them.   :cooldude:

Nice, I want to see what you come up with, I am sure it will be good.

Keep us posted  :cooldude:

Ok!  Seems like there is some interest so I'll start a new thread with pics and what I've done so far.  For now I'll post the '80 GW Interstate and things I've done because the '77 is running. Hope I not "rocking the boat!"