Comments on: New Flexible Exhaust Baffles

By: Custom Exhaust Ideas - Page 2

Custom Exhaust Ideas - Page 2 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:04:59 +0000

[...] these flexible baffles to maybe keep them from being TOO loud, and to not lose the backpressure.. New Flexible Exhaust Baffles at Cyril Huze Post What say you [...]

By: Carlton

Carlton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:36:57 +0000

hi neil, still making them. If you need a set, call me at 804-901-8468.

By: Neil Ingram

Neil Ingram — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:18:11 +0000

Hey are these Powerbraidz still around – I need a set for my Loki Big Twin Exhaust and cannot find a supplier here is Australia – I am willing to pay freight.

Cheers
Neil
Darwin

By: carlton

carlton — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:24:16 +0000

Hi Carlton, received the baffles yesterday and installed them today. They are excellent my friend. The noise is just right. Normal when idle but angry when you hammer the bike. A really good job… thanks for everything

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Thanks & Regards
Mario & Carol Caruana

By: carlton

carlton — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:20:55 +0000

from one of my hot rod customers

Hi Carlton,

Just a note to let you know that the six baffles have been installed on the ’31 Ford sedan, and have worked out just fine. The exhaust now has a relatively quiet throaty quality. Most important, it is now pleasant to drive.

The following was done:

After you sent me the material for six baffles, I shaped them smaller in the middle, and wider at the ends. Rich Oakley welded rings for me on one side only so that the baffles would make the bend in the 1 1/2″ exhaust pipes. I tested the baffles this way – much quieter. I then decided to wrap the outside of the baffles with some fiberglass obtained from a local motorcycle shop. I had to use half the thickness of the fiberglass so that it would fit into the exhaust pipe. Then drilled the bottom of the exhaust pipe and put in self tapping screws to hold them. The ’37 flathead seems to run smoother and starts more easily with the baffles in – compared to the open pipes.

Thanks for all your help.

Best regards,
Howard

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By: M.

M. — Sat, 07 May 2011 20:01:49 +0000

Carlton, Thanks for the great customer service and advice. With a little customization I was able to make the Power braids fit very nicely, without having to drill holes or rivets. The sound performance is nothing short of “mind boggling”. My pipes are shorty headers attached to a big block S & S. They were deafening and even at their leanest tune still had a backfire like a 8 gauge shotgun. Now, they sound beefy without the backfire or excessive noise. I was very amazed and would reco these as a great solution to those hotrodders running outrageously loud, twisted, shorty pipes. Show them the pics of my pipes and they will not believe I am now legit on the strip.

A+ for design, A+ for performance claim achieved, A+ for value.

Thanks so much!

By: Clem from Maryland

Clem from Maryland — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:45:02 +0000

Just talk to Carlton a few minutes ago and when I get home I plan to measure my pipes and order a set of Powerbraids. I’m trying to get my Samson ground pounders (96 FLSTF) to pass Maryland state inspection. I update on the results.
Great idea and by the way, the way I found out about this product was by calling Samson themselves and asking what baffle I could use for their pipes. They gave me the info on Powerbraids.

By: Ron Figiel

Ron Figiel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:35:49 +0000

It think the bafle are great. I will measure the I.D. of my Titan Sidewider . I think they are13/4. If so I will order a set. Did you if you ever sold any for a Titan. Thank tiy

By: sam

sam — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:50:49 +0000

just spoke to him.. very knowledgeable and pleasurable guy.
i’ll be doing business with him for the custom exhausts i build for triumph rocket 3′s.. you know those bikes that make you harley guys look so slow.

By: POWERBRIADZ

POWERBRIADZ — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:02:15 +0000

This is for douglas dragotta,aka “poor busuness practices”
I refunded your money minus shipping and handling, my company policy is that once I pay USPS for your shipping label, you don’t get shipping charges back. You had to have them shipped right away so I processed your order as soon as you paid. I don’t understand why you are still crying about it, paypal gave you your “full refund”. Maybe next time you should have your mommy order for you since you can’t grasp the concept of “company policy”. I do everything I can do to make my customers happy.Sellers beware of this customer,

By: Alex Ford

Alex Ford — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:09:30 +0000

Having actually installed the Powerbraidz baffles in my Cobra Speedster Slashdowns, I can absolutely say the following: These are the best baffles I’ve ever put in any of my pipes. Riding since 1975, 34 years. Many motorcycles: Harley, Triumph, BMW, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki. With the Cobra pipes and a Powerbraidz, my V-Star 1100 has been turned into a rocket. The sound is low, the lowest I’ve achieved; almost automotive-like. There’s no question that this fine design will allow you and your neighbors to hear yourselves think. The HOA has no objections. Neither do the police. Blip the throttle at a stop and you can hear all you or the driver next to you will want. Most of all, under enthusiastic acceleration, which these baffles encourage, my pipes roar and very loud and healthy sound. Music to my ears. Loud enough to save your life, but just quiet enough to keep the police at bay. You gotta get these baffles. Oh yeah. My engine just hauls–power all the way across the band with gobs of torque. I did the work to fit them myself and placed them in the end of the pipes using the custom hole. I drilled the retention hole in the Powerbraidz myself with a #3 drill available at almost any hardware store including True Value.

A. Ford,
Simi Valley, Ca.

By: Alex Ford

Alex Ford — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:18:18 +0000

The mess or weave of stainless steel appears to have the ability with the increase of surface area to absorb and lower the sound of pipes better than the cheese grater or power pieces (quater-size blanks) that are added to the center of the pipes. They appear to be an effort to permanently install a sort of sound absorbing packing that never has to be repacked. Hard enough to allow the gases to continue a degree or harmonics yet soft enough to absorb the objectionable sound.

Is it possible that an occassional hole along the run of this baffle, even a small hole, might have a salutary effect upon the system?

A. Ford,
Simi Valley, Ca.

By: POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES

POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:32:10 +0000

Was not given a full refund after immediately notifying Carlton that his baffles will not fit my pipes. Very poor business practice…..BUYER BEWARE!

By: Carlton

Carlton — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:52:48 +0000

Billy, I’m sorry that they did not fit right. I make three different sizes and fit pipes as follows; 2-1/8″ fits 2-1/4″ INSIDE DIAMETER PIPES, 1-7/8″ FITS 2″ INSIDE DIAMETER PIPES, 1-5/8″ FITS 1-3/4″ PIPES. Thats why I ask for a inside diameter demension when you ordered. You should have contacted me about the fit and I would have corrected the problem. Thanks for giving me a complaint and not calling me to resolve the problem!

By: Billy

Billy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:42:54 +0000

Just got these for my pipes, couldn’t pass inspection in NY, and, they fit like garbage. The isntructions say they are just a bit smaller so the will slide into the pipe without any trouble. Yeah right!!! piece of s^%$!!! i checked and they are a little BIGGER! A morning of sanding these down to get them to go in for me. He did ship fast, I ordered on Tuesday and got them Friday.

By: Gwill

Gwill — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:58:31 +0000

Carlton. I am looking for a way to silence and improve low end power on my cbr 900rr. It is a semi custom bike with manufactured short pipes sticking out the sides. The solution you offer seems to be ideal my question is: do you ship to Europe and whether you have recommendations or precautions I should be aware off. What do I need to pay attention to before purchasing and installing on my bike. Exmp. How long does the pipe need to be?
Thanks ahead. It would be great to reduce noise, i feel that the people in my neighborhood are losing their nerves!
Best regards,
Gerard

By: Carlton

Carlton — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:56:00 +0000

db was way out of line forcing his opinions of what he thinks people should do. I’m old school I made them and tested on several bikes. 10 to 15 db range is from stock to high compression engines. I would never say exact range because there are to many varibles, compression cam stroke all play a factor. Are you a real biker db, or are you just using a bunch of blog names to cry your story. I invite you to MB SC anytime to back your statement. Its funny that you left out the email where you cussed me out, do you kiss your momma with that mouth I will not kiss tail to you to sell a baffle… If anybody would like to know more just email me about the product eccycles@sc.rr.com

By: db

db — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:39:44 +0000

I don’t know if these work as claimed or not but they look interesting. What I *do* know is the guy running the busness is a rude jerk. I sent him the following inquiry:

“Do you happen to have sound clips (youtube perhaps) on these? Or alternatively, do you have wave (or SPL meter) stuff like before and after?

If you don’t.. it might be a good thing to collect. Any dealers on these yet or you just going direct?

thanks in advance”

He replied : “Don’t tell me how to run my bussiness! Either you want them, or you don’t. Look elsewhere for your baffles”

Bearing in mind these things cost $120.00 by the time he ships…I don’t think my question was out of line. The claim is 10 to 15db in sound reduction. The way we hear (psycho acoustical perception) a 10 db increase (or decrease) in sound is percieved as being twice as loud.. or conversely half as loud. So a 15 db change is SERIOUS reduction in sound. It isn’t that darned hard to do a before and after recording and put up a pic of the sound wave…. or to do a test with an SPL (sound pressure level) meter and post the actual results.

Of course in the next email I got from this guy.. (the one in response to me telling him I tink he’s a jerk.. he informs me he doesn’t need my business and hopes I get noise tics.

So much for the brotherhood. I dont know if they work or not… but I’m not going to line up to kiss anybodies rear for the priveledge of spending my money with them.

just one bikers opinion.

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:59:06 +0000

I have a 99 VT1100C2 honda shadow ace. I love this bike and just bought a set of Samson 2 into 2 over and under stright pipes. They do not come with baffles………. I havn’t installed them yet but was wondering…………….do I need baffles? I am no mechanic…..nor am I quallified to get into the dicussions above. I just love to ride and would like any info available from someone who knows what they are talking about.

Thanks!

By: Gar

Gar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:09:13 +0000

Vanishing Point,

I will back Conrad’s play any time any where. A standard Desperado 124 will spank the shit out of that S&S of yours with or without baffles.

Powerband,

There are other ways to keep back pressure in an engine without the need for baffles. Also, lean is good to a point ….. that point is just before the piston melts to top out.

Gar Out

By: Bafflebraid aka Powerbraid

Bafflebraid aka Powerbraid — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:42:38 +0000

D.O.T. WILL BE ENFORCING BAFFLE/EMMISSIONS LATE ’09. AN ENGINE IS NOT HOW LOUD IT IS, BUT HOW CONSISTANT IT IS UNDER PRESSURE, IF YOU WANT TO BE LOUD, IT’S YOUR CHOICE FOR NOW. IF YOU WANT TO BE RUN CONSISTANT TIMES, YOU NEED BACKPRESSURE FOR ANY V-TWIN TO BE MOST EFFICANT AND HAVE ANY PIPE YOU WANT……YOU’LL BE ABLE TO FINE TUNE YOUR RIDE FOR LONGER RUNS PER TANK FULL.. AND HAVE A BETTER RESPONCE TIME PER TWIST OF THE TROT. THE LEANEST YOU CAN RUN YOUR MOTOR THE BETTER. ITS A RULE OF THUMB LEANER (COLDER SPARK PLUGS) THE BETTER. THEY MAY LOSE 2 HP BUT GAINS OF TORQUE MAKE IT WORTH THE WHILE. DID I FORGET THE $140.00 NO BAFFLE TICS HERE IN MYRTLE BEACH SC, ITS HERE NOW …..AND HEADING YOUR WAY IF YOU LIVE IN USA. DO WHAT YOU WANT, BUT I LIKE STICKIN IT TO THE MAN BY BEING HUSH QUICK. VANISHIN POINT IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK IN THIS WAY OF THINKING. LET ME KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT IF YOU GUYS HOOK UP AND RUN!!

By: vanishin'point

vanishin'point — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:08:15 +0000

conrad, Some of us don’t get our knees dirty with the popo. these baffles kick ass!! I have a 124″ s&s thyat will make your shit look like a moped with these baffles installed……..bring MONEY.

By: Conrad Nicklus

Conrad Nicklus — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:27:55 +0000

Gar,

When it comes to Desperado and Jeff Nicklus Customs you dont need baffles. Just sit back and enjoy the sound of the REAL engine that we put in our bikes. LOL

By: Bafflebraid aka Powerbraid

Bafflebraid aka Powerbraid — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:30:03 +0000

I am currently working on a mounting system that will eliminate drilling into pipes to install these baffles. I am always looking to inprove on this product. The name change did’nt make this blog.You can reach me at bafflebraid@sc.rr.com, or 804-901-8468.

By: Gar

Gar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:44:51 +0000

Someone remind me again — why do I need baffles?

Gar Out