[carlito4942]

I just bought an 2003 1800 that is bone stock and i wanted to modify the exhaust maybe take off the tips was wondering if it would be possible with out cutting them

 

[jstar61]

Not sure about the 2002's but the later model 1800's the chrome tips are bolted on.

You can remove them and either drill the end of the muffler out, or carefully cut the whole end off (leaving the lugs the screws screw into) and bolt the tips back on.
There is a pipe inside that is capped off and if you drill the cap out, you will get the deepest sound out of them.

Like I said, not sure about the 2002 so look carefully before you proceed.

 

[RocketEd]

http://vtxexhaust.com/

 

[jstar61]

http://vtxexhaust.com/

Just my opinion, but I would not pay someone $300, $400 or more to rework MY exhaust.
You could find a whole aftermarket system that sounds way better for a few buck more.

 

[RocketEd]

True ....But it beats the bad can sound from cutting and drilling your stock exhaust.

It's only money you can make more lol

 

[Mtlhead83]

"You could find a whole aftermarket system that sounds way better for a few buck more."

Is this possible? Every 1800 I've heard with aftermarket exhaust sounds like an old johnny popper tractor. JMO

 

[rjtmac]

My vtxexhaust.com mod sounds pretty good. Have had more than a few very nice and flattering comments on the sound.

And what is a few more bucks ? My comparisons to my cost and most of the aftermarket stuff is way more than a few bucks...

2¢

 

[wanderingbear]

Which model did you buy.

 

[jstar61]

As long as you are happy that's all that matters.

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[BigJon]

The tips have screws to hold them on. The baffle sticks out with them off. If you drill the baffle, large holes make deeper tones, small holes make higher tones. 1/4"-1/2".

 

[Spoiler]

Which model did you buy.

Hmmm, this is what I was wondering as well... I know the N's have a nicely capped off end piece that is a little more complicated to modify.. Not sure about the S, C, F, or R model's though....

I think that the S and C would each be the same,
The R is like a N in most ways, except the exhaust
And the F is different as well.

Which model are we discussing here...?

 

[jstar61]

Hmmm, this is what I was wondering as well... I know the N's have a nicely capped off end piece that is a little more complicated to modify.. Not sure about the S, C, F, or R model's though....

I think that the S and C would each be the same,
The R is like a N in most ways, except the exhaust
And the F is different as well.

Which model are we discussing here...?

Cost also depends on which option you choose. An 1800 Neo with new chrome cost you $495 plus extra for baffles, and you have to pay a $200 core charge.

And this is to basically re-work your mufflers!

 

[BuYA]

Plenty of people in your area if you need helping hands! Drill baby drill!

 

[BigJon]

Hmmm, this is what I was wondering as well... I know the N's have a nicely capped off end piece that is a little more complicated to modify.. Not sure about the S, C, F, or R model's though....

I think that the S and C would each be the same,
The R is like a N in most ways, except the exhaust
And the F is different as well.

Which model are we discussing here...?

He posts an 03 1800. Doesn't say R/S or C, but the exhausts are all the same except for the routing of the pipes.

 

[carlito4942]

It is the retro model and it is looking like there will be a drill in my future thanks guys