04-06-2018, 03:00 AM
I wanted mine to sound just a little different. My GL1000 is very quiet, but I wanted the CB to sound a little "sportier". I know there is a thread on this forum, that's where I got the idea. I removed the cover at the rear of the muffler, Std only one. And drilled 6 half inch holes around the tail pipe and reinstalled the cover. It's not really louder, but has a different tone. Has a little bark under load, but totally tolerable at cruise and for those around me. The only downside is that the cover is now discolored like the head pipes, I was thinking about powder coating it black. I have not noticed any drivability/performance change and still get 45-55 mpg.
