Arrow Exhaust Vid w Baffle Removed

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So the temperature is in the low 20s here today in Northern VA with 2+ inches of fresh snow on the ground and streets. Not going to be riding the CB for a while. What better time to work on my new Arrow exhaust system and remove the baffle.

In a previous post, I did a short review of the Arrow slip on muffler I purchased for my CB and installed over the X-Mas holiday. The muffler comes approved for street use and has a built in baffle that can be removed. Holding the baffle in place is a small metal tab that is tac welded in place on the outer edge of the muffler end cap as well as a metal snap ring. The bike with the baffle sounds good, slightly louder than stock with a throatier sound.

To remove the baffle you must take a small cold chisel and hammer and carefully tap the edge of the welded metal tab near the baffle. The tab will simply snap off. This is a throw away piece and is not needed to put the baffle back in place. Next, take a pair or snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers and remove the metal snap ring around the outer circumference of the baffle. Then take a pair of needle nose pliers or vise grips and gently pull the baffle straight out the end of the muffler. This take a bit of patience but after some trial and error, I final got my baffle to slip out.

Below are a couple of videos of the exhaust with and without the baffle. I am very impressed with the build quality of the Arrow exhaust as well as the sound. I also like the fact that you can change the baffle configuration for quiet or loud running. The exhaust with the baffle removed is much louder than stock and really gives the bike a presence on the street. Once I can get the bike on the road, I will report back about the sound and performance of the bike at speed. Enjoy.

Arrow Slip on Muffler w Baffle

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Arrow Slip on Muffler w Baffle Removed

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