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The end caps were difficult to get off due to a very tight fit. I had to use a rubber mallet and plastic make-shift punch to tap them off. But I managed to do it. Once that is done, the baffles came right out. I knew that the potential would be some low-end torque loss due to decreased back...

There is an open baffle insulated with fiberglass insulation that is removable. I know - i pulled mine out.

Pull the baffles out...that's what I did. You have to remove the tip ends first and then you can remove the baffles.

Pull the baffles out of the Freedom Exhaust mufflers. That's what I did - sounds great and still not obnoxious.

Does your dealer offer other slip on mufflers like from Akrapovic or Vance and Hines? This is no different. My dealer would never try to wiggle out of a warranty claim for something like this. Remember, they get paid by the factory for warranty work - they don't do it for free.

Seems like a lot of work to me for minimal result difference.

Looks right.

Winner

Thanks - yes I'll be solo. I saw that bag but wasn't sure how well it would secure. I've been looking for pics in the TC to no avail...

i'm getting ready to do a road trip, trying to figure out how to pack all my "stuff" on the Transcontinental. Has anyone found a bag or luggage that sits securely on the rear seat that can be strapped securely in some way? I don't want to drill the top case for a rack mount. Any suggestions...

I have experienced the same and I can replicate it on the route. I have quite a bit of experience with RF related stuff and this specific issue is RFI related. For me, it's a local commuter train crossing and I know those things have all kinds of radio equipment working in the big city. FWIW...

I run the Brentune, DNA intake, and Freedom Performance slip on mufflers with no baffles. I haven't had the opportunity to Dyno it yet, but I am very happy with how it runs compared to factory. I've built a few hot-rodded-to-the-hilt Harleys in my time and this R18 makes me real happy for what I...

Louder, more refined throaty sound. I initially ran the with the baffles in, which is a nice sound and louder than drilled out stock baffles. Now I run the Freedom with no baffles and it is loud but not obnoxious and really nice sound. While cruising, it sounds to me like a Sousaphone hitting...

I did not take the mufflers off, but I did ensure that I got the drilled out metal disk out. When my Freedom Exhaust mufflers finally arrived I took the stock mufflers and dumped them over to see if any metal shards were still kicking around in there from the drilling process. There wasn't any...

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