noel cassidy Posted June 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 20, 2013 I have an 83 venture with stock mufflers. The mufflers have been gutted as the baffles inside were rotten and fell apart. The outside of the mufflers are near perfect. The bike is very loud and rather annoying to ride any distance. Would a set of 93 venture mufflers fit an 83? Or is there a way to rebaffle the existing ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted June 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 20, 2013 a set off a 93 will fit but you need to make a bracket to bolt them to. I did that and am happy. Your 83 mufflers bolt up to the rear foot peg bracket and the 86 and up bolt up to a tab sticking out of the frame. You would most likely need a longer bolt for the frame member where you make up the bracket.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Lou Posted June 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 21, 2013 Loud pipes save lives,,,, got cherry bomb straight pipies,,,,,long as i can hear the radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noel cassidy Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted June 23, 2013 That's the problem, I can't hear the radio. I just purchased a set from a 93 off Ebay. When i get them I will figure out a way to mount them up. Depending on the overall condition I may weld a mount to them to line up with the footpeg mount on the 83. Or weld a mount to the frame to line up with the 93 muffler mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted June 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 23, 2013 OK....total highjack here...... And I know I'm going catch it for this one! Loud pipes save lives,,,, Not to mention irritate everyone in a 1/2 mile radius....give bikes a bad rep.....and give fellow bikers headaches after riding behind them for more than 10 min. Loud pipes are just to inflate the ego of those who are suffering from "bad boy wanna be" I would rather just have loud horns when needed But then....that's just my opinion. OK....whose got the popcorn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 23, 2013 I got ya back Steve. I like pipes you can hear but overloud are just that. I don't want to ride behind them. Haven't had any trouble getting in front of them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 23, 2013 After a few long rides I am considering sticking my stock back on, the drone wears at me. I'm still flipping the coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 23, 2013 That's exactly where I ended up. Full circle. Years ago I started by drilling my stock mufflers. Then I built a baffle/plate for the end with holes that I could turn to match or block off the drilled holes. Wasn't that great. Then I went with a set of Samson's for a while. WAY too loud. Then I installed a set of Khromewerks, excellent quality and could be re-packed. Still got old after a while. Finally went back to stock a few years ago and am perfectly happy now. I went with the RSTD mufflers though. They are a direct bolt on with the only difference being that they have tips that can be turned different ways for a different look. I really like them and it is Sooooooo peaceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 24, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 24, 2013 That's what I'm saying. I love the Jardines on "Ugly" but "Brown Sugar" is easier to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Lou Posted June 25, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2013 yes loud pipes do irritate ,, is the irritation factor to much , depends on your feelings i have been doing cars since I was 13 old enough to see over the steering wheel.. we went to races a lot built a lot of cars , more than I am old and I am 47 fixing to be 48 In my life i have hit 3 deer , allways lived in the country,, all 3 were hit by a quiet vehicle ,, ran over many squirrels and possums I have never seen the squirrels do hand shakes when a set of glass packs come around the corner , like the commercial a friend hit a moose in a pinto once ,,quiet car,, , the deer get out of the way ,,, way off the road , when i come through and this bike dont dodge anything ,if you dont see it way off ,it is dead,, curves great .just dont do quick turns to dodge an animal ,, boy scout ,, jehova's witness in the road .. ran over a concrete block on the interstate ,, any other bike i have ever rode would of had to stop.. not only to look at bike, to clean myself,, couldnt stop right then and if something was wrong i couldnt fix it on the freeway,, just saying it is sometimes better to be seen and heard too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daitan Posted June 25, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 25, 2013 :sign yeah that::sign yeah that: :12101: Every rider is different, it's a personal preference. But I do agree, mine are loud when they have to be, and at cruising, just a nice throaty purr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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