I am not a filmogapher by any standard, I just wanted to show the Mod from start to finish so people can actually see what it looks like from start to finish. Hope this helps.
I did this to my 750 Aero about three years ago. It worked out well but tended to whistle at high rpm's and highway speeds. I punched it again with a larger diameter rod and it sounds great! And over the three years, it has gotten better and better. Not sure why, but I am not complaining. I love the stock two-into-one pipe on this bike and didn't want to change the look with new aftermarket pipes. This was a great solution! Great video!
I have to agree with Matt Malone, you are the only guy that follows thru from start to finish, with this Mod. Excellent job my friend. I have cobra slashcuts on my 1300VTX, but I needed to make my wifes bike ,a 98 Honda 750 Shadow ACE sound better without the huge costs. Well it worked great!!! thanks again.
Big difference and a gorgeous bike. To anyone asking about re jetting, no you wouldn't have to, even if you took the baffles completely out because there is still a muffler on it. Now if you cut the muffler off or put some Vance and Hines or Cobra's on it then yes you'd have to re jet for carb or re map for EFI hope that helps
Thanks for the video. You are the only guy with a how to on the bazooka exhaust pipes. I have the same ones and now thanks to you I am willing to give this a shot. Good job on the vid.
AXL. all you have to do is make a diamond out of the holes. The 2 original holes are positioned at 12 and 6 o'clock. Drill the 2 new holes at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Thank you for that informative video ngavazzo. Have owned Harley Davidsons but to loud now. Looking next year for a VT750. Like yourself, great mod and not to loud for the neighborhood but better sounding than standard. I will be carrying this mod out when I get my bike. Kind Regards. Jay UK
Thanks for sharing this video. I have the exact same bike and am not gonna spend a grand on aftermarket pipes so youre solution here is better than nothing.
I have exact same color on 2014 Shadow Aero, exhaust a bit different , but otherwise identical , mine has fuel injection and drive shaft,guessing you have carbs.I did the mod a while back, did not like the sound , so put baffles back in with contact cement, couple years now, holding fine,I used hole saw ,so was able to reverse it by putting back in with contact cement.your method has no way of easily reversing
Something people who gush over "exhaust sound" never think of is that any hack/mod of the exhaust causes a change in the valve's intake or out-flow. The exhaust system produces "back pressure" which has a ratio from valves. Educate yourselves about the valve's intake/outflow before you mess with some hack/hole-punching/stripping of the mufflers. You can mess the tune - air/fuel ratios, sparkplug changes, what-all when you change what a factory engineer designed. Secondly, what is it about making your exhaust louder that you need? It doesn't make enjoyment for others. Why do it?
i have the same bike, 2014. the stock pipes are plenty good for me. I get terrrible headaches from excess noise. I tried to ride with others who go loud. I am out.
That method works OK, but if you really want the most sound and performance gain without spending 300-500 on aftermarket pipes you have to remove the entire muffler assembly. The best way is to use a grinder and cut right at the factory reducer. After this you can either paint the back chrome with Rustoleum (it will be black) or you can fit a large exhaust tip over the cut like I have now done. I have a video of what it sounds like before I put the tip on. (Sound didn't change, just looks better now) It is essentially now a 2" drag pipe setup. There really isn't anything more to gain from aftermarket pipes except looks. I've added a Dynojet Stage 2 jet kit, the aforementioned exhaust mod, the BeanBox (airbox mod), 4* timing mod and the bike is a totally different animal than when stock. It's still not on par with my K9 GSXR 750, however my mildly modified 2006 Shadow 750 now easily pulls on my cousins 883 Sportster with V&H pipes and is dead even with my neighbors 1100 Shadow with Cobra pipes. Exhaust mod and jet kit alone were worth 3-4 HP everywhere from 3000-6000 RPM with no loss of power from 1500-3000 RPM vs how the bike was stock. That doesn't sound like much power but it's a HUGE difference on a little 745cc Vtwin. I haven't dynoed again since doing the "Bean" airbox mod, but after doing that, the 4* timing mod and tweaking the air/fuel a little more the bike is an animal for a Shadow. Every Shadow owner/fan I've let ride it say they had never felt a Shadow with as much power and response.
hey bud, can u please post a picture where u drilled the 1 inch holes and also how far do I go to hit the baffles cap. I just don't wanna hit it to far in to damage something. please let me know. I'm waiting to get off work so I can do this mod. Also the rebarb substitute you used, what was the width size? and the name exact name for it if you have it. I will be going to Lowes in my way home. Thanks in advanced.
If you read a few post down you'll see that I drilled the 2 holes at least the 3&9 o'clock positions. As for how far to go in I hit went ~1" deep to ensure the cone point of the rod was through and the holes were opened to the full diameter of the rod. The baffles are offset on the inside so don't worry too much about going too deep.
I want to do this to my 04 Honda Shadow Aero. Should I punch out the caps AND drill or just drill the 1/2 inch holes? I'm seeing differing opinions on this.. I want more sound (for safety) but also don't want to kill my engine.
Tyler: I don't think it is necessary to rejet the carb for this. I did rejet it when I finally got the new exhaust, but the increase in flow here doesn't warrant a rejet.
Haha I revved at a guy with my cobra pipes in my shadow phantom cause he was on his cell going slow not paying attention around the corner….when I passed him I revved at him😝
I went from 05 harley dyna glide to 98 honda vt1100 aero and I wouldn't go back to harley if u paid me my honda is smoother and doesnt bake my leg in the summer at the stop light in texas
I did this to my 750 Aero about three years ago. It worked out well but tended to whistle at high rpm's and highway speeds. I punched it again with a larger diameter rod and it sounds great! And over the three years, it has gotten better and better. Not sure why, but I am not complaining. I love the stock two-into-one pipe on this bike and didn't want to change the look with new aftermarket pipes. This was a great solution! Great video!
You ever change jets?
I have to agree with Matt Malone, you are the only guy that follows thru from start to finish, with this Mod. Excellent job my friend. I have cobra slashcuts on my 1300VTX, but I needed to make my wifes bike ,a 98 Honda 750 Shadow ACE sound better without the huge costs. Well it worked great!!! thanks again.
Big difference and a gorgeous bike. To anyone asking about re jetting, no you wouldn't have to, even if you took the baffles completely out because there is still a muffler on it. Now if you cut the muffler off or put some Vance and Hines or Cobra's on it then yes you'd have to re jet for carb or re map for EFI hope that helps
Thanks for the video. You are the only guy with a how to on the bazooka exhaust pipes. I have the same ones and now thanks to you I am willing to give this a shot. Good job on the vid.
AXL. all you have to do is make a diamond out of the holes. The 2 original holes are positioned at 12 and 6 o'clock. Drill the 2 new holes at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Thanks for sharing I have the 400 ace with the same pipes and it sounds a bit weak il try this out ASAP!! From the UK!!!
Just ran into this video and will give this a try. Seems easy enough, thanks for making this video!
Thank you for that informative video ngavazzo. Have owned Harley Davidsons but to loud now. Looking next year for a VT750. Like yourself, great mod and not to loud for the neighborhood but better sounding than standard. I will be carrying this mod out when I get my bike. Kind Regards. Jay UK
Thanks for sharing this video. I have the exact same bike and am not gonna spend a grand on aftermarket pipes so youre solution here is better than nothing.
Wish you would video that u-turn technique. Great video
Awesome video just what I was looking for thanks!
Please tell me that wasn't your starter hanging up beautiful bike and sounds really good
Great sound
When u opened the maffels did u feel better performance?
JOHN WRX. I went ahead and rejetted my carb. The manufacturers jets are just way too lean. I don't think it is required though.
You wouldn’t have to rejet though if your bike is fuel injected instead of carb?
a significant improvement!
Q: did you experience any power loss? people sometimes do, and then have to re-jet the fuel system...
I have exact same color on 2014 Shadow Aero, exhaust a bit different , but otherwise identical , mine has fuel injection and drive shaft,guessing you have carbs.I did the mod a while back, did not like the sound , so put baffles back in with contact cement, couple years now, holding fine,I used hole saw ,so was able to reverse it by putting back in with contact cement.your method has no way of easily reversing
I had a ‘09. The exhaust (along with several other mods) is certainly NOT stock
Something people who gush over "exhaust sound" never think of is that any hack/mod of the exhaust causes a change in the valve's intake or out-flow. The exhaust system produces "back pressure" which has a ratio from valves. Educate yourselves about the valve's intake/outflow before you mess with some hack/hole-punching/stripping of the mufflers. You can mess the tune - air/fuel ratios, sparkplug changes, what-all when you change what a factory engineer designed. Secondly, what is it about making your exhaust louder that you need? It doesn't make enjoyment for others. Why do it?
Will not rejecting the carbs hurt it eventually?
i have the same bike, 2014. the stock pipes are plenty good for me. I get terrrible headaches from excess noise. I tried to ride with others who go loud. I am out.
will this mod require a carb Re-jetting?
That method works OK, but if you really want the most sound and performance gain without spending 300-500 on aftermarket pipes you have to remove the entire muffler assembly. The best way is to use a grinder and cut right at the factory reducer. After this you can either paint the back chrome with Rustoleum (it will be black) or you can fit a large exhaust tip over the cut like I have now done. I have a video of what it sounds like before I put the tip on. (Sound didn't change, just looks better now) It is essentially now a 2" drag pipe setup. There really isn't anything more to gain from aftermarket pipes except looks. I've added a Dynojet Stage 2 jet kit, the aforementioned exhaust mod, the BeanBox (airbox mod), 4* timing mod and the bike is a totally different animal than when stock. It's still not on par with my K9 GSXR 750, however my mildly modified 2006 Shadow 750 now easily pulls on my cousins 883 Sportster with V&H pipes and is dead even with my neighbors 1100 Shadow with Cobra pipes. Exhaust mod and jet kit alone were worth 3-4 HP everywhere from 3000-6000 RPM with no loss of power from 1500-3000 RPM vs how the bike was stock. That doesn't sound like much power but it's a HUGE difference on a little 745cc Vtwin. I haven't dynoed again since doing the "Bean" airbox mod, but after doing that, the 4* timing mod and tweaking the air/fuel a little more the bike is an animal for a Shadow. Every Shadow owner/fan I've let ride it say they had never felt a Shadow with as much power and response.
I thought you were going to leave a link to a video of how your bikes sound
Great Vid. But if I drove up the road like that without a helmet the coppers would have me as soon as I left the driveway
Where did you get the floor boards
hey bud, can u please post a picture where u drilled the 1 inch holes and also how far do I go to hit the baffles cap. I just don't wanna hit it to far in to damage something. please let me know. I'm waiting to get off work so I can do this mod. Also the rebarb substitute you used, what was the width size? and the name exact name for it if you have it. I will be going to Lowes in my way home. Thanks in advanced.
If you read a few post down you'll see that I drilled the 2 holes at least the 3&9 o'clock positions. As for how far to go in I hit went ~1" deep to ensure the cone point of the rod was through and the holes were opened to the full diameter of the rod. The baffles are offset on the inside so don't worry too much about going too deep.
That's what she said
How did you turn the bike in the street that fast??? Thats some harry potter shit
I want to do this to my 04 Honda Shadow Aero. Should I punch out the caps AND drill or just drill the 1/2 inch holes? I'm seeing differing opinions on this.. I want more sound (for safety) but also don't want to kill my engine.
Anyone?
No one?
Hello? Lol
Hey is it ok to wiggle the rebar when trying to pull it back out? I think i hear a minor clank noise... Is that normal? Thanks
sounds like a few more playing cards clothes line clipped to the swing arm
What Highway bar is that?
You must be the jerk of the street amongst your neighbours......lol
You need two single pipes like I got to get that sound you want
Nice 👍🏿
Adorei saber , obrigado.Portugal . THANKS.
Yo prefiero ahorrar y cambiar escapes a reventar el de serie por un poco de sonido... Claro que si allí no pasan itv les dará igual
do you have rejet the carbs?
Tyler: I don't think it is necessary to rejet the carb for this. I did rejet it when I finally got the new exhaust, but the increase in flow here doesn't warrant a rejet.
What's the point, it just sounds like you got a hole in the muffler
To disturbing for people one their cell phones
Haha I revved at a guy with my cobra pipes in my shadow phantom cause he was on his cell going slow not paying attention around the corner….when I passed him I revved at him😝
Okay
Farei na minha by Brasil
Take it out
Does this also increase hp
I don't think so.
uhhhhhh
I've got a weedwhacker that sounds better.
Trade it in and get a Harley, that'll fix it!
Bwaaahahahahaaha Harleys come with baffles too. Plus not liquid cooled so way less reliable
I went from 05 harley dyna glide to 98 honda vt1100 aero and I wouldn't go back to harley if u paid me my honda is smoother and doesnt bake my leg in the summer at the stop light in texas
Take it out
Take it out