Ever hear of a Riley mod?

[BigDog]

I like the looks of the stock VTX 1300 Retro exhaust pipes and was wondering if I could just remove some of the baffles to get a "fatter" sound or do I need to just replace the pipes ?

[Big-X]

I did it when I first got my bike so I could hear the engine at higher speeds. It did an ok job of improving the sound. Here is a link with detailed instructions on how to do it.

http://bareasschoppers.com/exhaust/

[KyXrider]

Thanks BIG-X, I think this site is going to be a great one.I will pass the word.

[WeeWillie]

The Riley mod is a great mod for increased sound without spending extra cash.

[Retro Rocket]

I know someone who did it and it sounded like a high powered vacuum cleaner. I don't recommend it. To each his own.

[retroman]

or go to vtxexhaust.com and see what they do they even make baffles now

[KevTN]

I have the Riley mod on my bike. It works for me....for now..

[matrX]

Or the Clayton Mod. I did it and think it sounds pretty good, especially when I get up on the throttle. Drill [7] 1/2" holes around each tailpipe...done. Be sure you tape off the end of the chrome tips.

[Quakindude]

After doing the holes in the back plate, I got a 1/2" peice of rebar from Lowes and sharpened a point on it. I then used a 5lb hammer to punch holes up through the baffles on five of those holes. Sounded very good. I still went to HK 2.5 classics though. But for the year it took me to save up for them, it workd great for me.

[Quakindude]

After doing the holes in the back plate, I got a 1/2" peice of rebar from Lowes and sharpened a point on it. I then used a 5lb hammer to punch holes up through the baffles on five of those holes. Sounded very good. I still went to HK 2.5 classics though. But for the year it took me to save up for them, it worked great for me.

[Retro Rocket]

You did it twice ? LOL Oh yeah there are two pipes. My Bad ! LOL :hmm2:

[Twistedrcpilot]

Has anyone tried taking out or blocking off the connecting pipe that links the two mufflers together on a stock exaust?

[SoCalSharkey]

does the "riley mod" mess up your fuel mapping and whatnot or perhaps screw up the timing because a change in backpressure or something?

[2FS4LV]

Has anyone tried taking out or blocking off the connecting pipe that links the two mufflers together on a stock exaust?
You want the cross over pipe on there. That's where the power comes from. I wish my aftermarket exhaust had one on it. I may upgrade my pipes soon.