Bartley Posted March 3, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2007 I'm having trouble deciding between the Bub slip-ons or the Barons slip-ons. I like the looks of the Barons more, but am afraid they might be too loud. Does anyone know which on is louder (baffles in) ? I've listened to the sound clips, but couldn't tell. Also, it seems to be quite the task to pull the Bub baffles, with cutting welds & drilling rivets, etc. How easy is it to pull the baffles on the Barons:confused24:? These are the two questions I need info. on. Thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Jager Posted March 3, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2007 I have a 99 RSV and I just installed Samson Slip-ons. You can not remove the baffles, however they sound really great and they were less expensive than BUB or Barons. Ordered them from J&P Cycles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted March 4, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2007 I have the Bubs and I love the sound. Although sometimes I think they are too loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted March 4, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 4, 2007 I'm having trouble deciding between the Bub slip-ons or the Barons slip-ons. I like the looks of the Barons more, but am afraid they might be too loud. Does anyone know which on is louder (baffles in) ? I've listened to the sound clips, but couldn't tell. Also, it seems to be quite the task to pull the Bub baffles, with cutting welds & drilling rivets, etc. How easy is it to pull the baffles on the Barons:confused24:? These are the two questions I need info. on. Thanks a bunch. On the Baron's, there are 2 screws to remove and pull. Takes 5 mins or less. AND...you can wrap them if you deem too loud. Baron's...even when wrapped though are louder than the RK's even when they are modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 4, 2007 Share #5 Posted March 4, 2007 Well...I've heard most of them and would say that the Baron's are louder than the Bubs. The problem with the new Bub's thought is that the ends are chromed aluminum and the chrome seems to start peeling after a few months. I've had the Samson and the Khromewerks on mine at one time or another and really liked the Khromewerks when it came to quality of workmanship, selection of tips, and sound. They are glass packed and WILL get loud when the glass burns out but can be re-packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L35coupe Posted March 5, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 5, 2007 I have an '06 RSV and in the last couple of months put on the Baron's. Love the sound(am an old car guy). They are loud be can still listen to the stereo. Now, bikes behind me, I have notice they seem to fall back. Their comments are the pipes are loud, but really sound good. The pips are as shipped, baffles and no wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest black knight Posted March 8, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 8, 2007 Hi everyone, I have a question, What are you wrapping the Baron's nasty boys pipes with to quite them down, I am looking for a nice rumble not an obnoxious sounding machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Ardrey Posted March 11, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 11, 2007 I too have the Bubs, love the rumble but like freebird the tips are peeling a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartley Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted March 11, 2007 Hi everyone, I have a question, What are you wrapping the Baron's nasty boys pipes with to quite them down, I am looking for a nice rumble not an obnoxious sounding machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 11, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2007 I don't know what everybody here is using but I do remember reading in a post somewhere that at lease a couple of owners were buying muffler packing material from Dennis Kirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lowdan Posted March 11, 2007 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2007 I had installed Barons on my 01. Didn't take long for them to make me hate them, they were just too loud for my tastes. I sold them them went with Bubs and was very satisfied loved the lower rumble of the Bub's. Hope this helps some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted March 12, 2007 Share #12 Posted March 12, 2007 This info was very useful, I am also looking at slip ons . I have one question , if you install any of these major brand slip ons do you need to do any carb work ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHog2005 Posted April 11, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 11, 2007 I had the 1st set available for the 05's installed close to two years ago I guess. A few weeks ago I started getting the major peeling problem on the cones. It happened very fast. I ordered a new set of cones for $89 and installed them last weekend. After drilling out the two rivets, the cones where a bit of a chore to get out. After some hammering, they did some out. The baffles slid out with them. There was very little packing, only at the ends. I realigned the baffle holes to the new cones and reinstalled. I stll love the sound and have had many compliments on them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted May 12, 2007 Share #14 Posted May 12, 2007 I have a set of Barons ordered and the tech said you wrap them with the same soft wrap you use on dirt bikes. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatonmt Posted August 22, 2007 Share #15 Posted August 22, 2007 when you put on a set of these slip-ons do you have to do anything to the carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted August 22, 2007 Share #16 Posted August 22, 2007 when you put on a set of these slip-ons do you have to do anything to the carbs. nope, the restriction will come from the head pipes. No need to dig into the carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWesson Posted August 22, 2007 Share #17 Posted August 22, 2007 I've had the Samson and the Khromewerks on mine at one time or another and really liked the Khromewerks when it came to quality of workmanship, selection of tips, and sound. They are glass packed and WILL get loud when the glass burns out but can be re-packed. What is the difference in sound level between the Khromewerks and Bubs? I'm leaning towards the bubs, but the chrome peeling doesn't sound too good. Cheers, Leonard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted August 22, 2007 Share #18 Posted August 22, 2007 What is the difference in sound level between the Khromewerks and Bubs? I'm leaning towards the bubs, but the chrome peeling doesn't sound too good. Cheers, Leonard To my tin ear the Khromewerks have a little louder and deeper tone. I have solved the peeling chrome issue on my Bubs by replacing the tips with HD fishtail tips. My next project is to re-wrap the baffles. The HD tips allow for about a 3/16" - 1/4" space around the rear baffle plate which has increased the sound level enough that Mama has been complaining. It sounds real nice from the back of the bike but it starts to get on you after a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted August 22, 2007 Share #19 Posted August 22, 2007 Nope. You may experience some popping or backfiring when letting off the throttle coming to a stop though. If this is the case, look around the Tech Section for a cure. I backed off the carb pilot screws about a half a turn and this helped. Since I tried the Barons, I have settled in on a set of Harley Screamin' Eagles from a Road King. I like these the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted August 22, 2007 Share #20 Posted August 22, 2007 I have the Baron's on mine, and I love the sound. Makes the Harley owners jealous, they comment all the time about how they make this Yamaha sound like a "real" bike. My wife actually likes them, she says they are actually a relaxing sound for her. They look good too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besttec Posted October 18, 2012 Share #21 Posted October 18, 2012 when you put on a set of these slip-ons do you have to do anything to the carbs. My bike had the Barons installed when I bought it... but the prev. owner had the carbs re-jetted per Baron's specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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