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Two years later and they are still holding up good. The end caps are black but that’s mostly because of my tune. The socket head bolts that hold the end caps in place are a little rusted but other than that they are still shining good with no rust. Shortly after I got them I did remove the baffles and when I did I sand blasted them and coated them with high temp paint. They haven’t rusted at all.

Is that a question? Yes, stock was first And SharkRoad was second. I have a better video showing stock VS Sharkroad with baffles VS Sharkroad without baffles.

Noticeably louder than stock even with the baffles in

Check out one of my other videos it’s a comparison of stock vs Sharkroad with baffles vs Sharkroad without baffles.

It did make a noticeable difference between with baffles and without as far as noise goes. As for change in breathing for the engine I doubt it will make to much of a difference. However, I do know that some of the dyno runs I’ve seen have shown that they made a difference with or without baffles installed. Luckily these baffles are able to be removed and installed fairly easily. So at the least give it a try and see what it’s like worse case put them back in.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ Thanks Brother sorry to get back to you in such a while work has been crazy

No worries! I just got off work myself

This is the M8 engine. Your bike has a twin cam in it. I’ve been told that the twin cams run better if they can breath better. As for my bike if you ONLY change the exhaust OR the air filter/intake. Then you don’t have to tune the bike because the ECM can make the necessary adjustments to keep the AFR “Air Fuel Ratio” at the desired Range. However, if you have already installed an aftermarket air filter/intake then if you are going to install an after market exhaust as well. Then you should get a tune to go with both the Exhaust and the intake changes. This is to allow the ECM to have the ability to adjust the AFR and keep it in the desired range. If you do no get a tune then your engine will be running lean and will only run leaner on days it’s cold or if you travel into a higher altitude like riding in the mountains. Running your engine lean like that over and extended period of time WILL damage the Valves, Pistons, Cylinder walls, and Heads as well as the exhaust. This is all due to excessive heat build up inside the combustion chamber during the lean running conditions. The more throttle you give It the hotter it will get as well so if your riding it hard or riding it at highway speeds for long distances it can cause long term or even permanent damage over a period of time. So YES I would recommend getting a tune if you already have an aftermarket intake or air filter and you do decide to put any aftermarket exhaust on the bike as well. It doesn’t have to be a super fancy tune neither. Can be a basic bare bones tuner the biggest thing is enabling the ECM to be able to adjust more and keep the AFR within the desired range and not letting your engine run lean.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ well my scooter is stock the air intake is all stock besides changing the filter to a K&N filter

@@todddionne3632 I would get a tune. Even just putting a high flow air filter in like the K&N along with the exhaust will be pushing the limits of the ECMs ability to adjust

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ ok brother I appreciate all the help stay safe out there

@@todddionne3632 not a problem man! Glad the video and info could be of service. That’s what it’s all about riding and enjoying the open road. Be safe as well.

The baffles on my Sharkroad slippons were literally nothing more than metal with what looked like large cheese grater perforated holes in it. There was zero packing to blow out. After running my Sharkroad Slippons about 2000 miles without the baffles installed. I sand blasted them at work then coated them with 1500deg exhaust paint to keep them from ever rusting. Putting them back in was a bit tighter then when I removed them due to the thickness of the exhaust paint but it looks good and will last a long time.

Awesome, I like mine. I ended up putting the baffles back in. It still talks enough to hear it over the radio when you get on the throttle, but normal cruising it's a mellow tone that is NOT defining and still sounds good.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ Is there a reason you put the baffles back in? Did it start to run funny? Or you just didn’t want it so loud. I have these just installed on my 2019 SG and was considering baffle removal. Thanks

@@Xboxguy666 I first pulled the baffles out to see how it changed the sound level and to make a video so others can see what it sounded like. There was very little info on the Sharkroad brand Exhaust when I made these videos. After riding around 1500 miles give or take I put the baffles back in because I found that it was a bit TO LOUD for my taste. I couldn’t hardly hear the radio while cruising down the road at 70mph. It just didn’t suit my liking so I sand blasted the baffles and coated them with high temp exhaust paint then reinstalled them. The high temp paint was for nothing more than prevention of rust. The slip-on housings are chrome coated steel the baffles are bare steel. Also as far as running any different. I really didn’t “feel” any difference in how it performed without the baffles. I mean maybe a very slight loss in low end torque but it was not definite. I know these M8 engines like to have more back pressure compared to the older twin cam engines Harley used. They get better power and torque with a 2-1 or 2-1-2 exhaust than they do with a fully open free flowing true duel exhaust. So it’s possible the baffles added a slight amount of back pressure and I was feeling the difference but I doubt it.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ I really appreciate the response full of detail. I do have a couple more questions; you ran it like that stock with no tuner? You didn’t notice it running any hotter than normal? It is definitely hard to find info out there. And coming across your video and seeing comments I had to ask since you’re one of the few pioneers who actually documented their experience.

@@Xboxguy666 yes totally stock with no tuner. Stock intake, stock head pipe, stock everything except the Sharkroad Slip-ons. There was no over heating or any issues like that. I probably put close to 3000 miles on them before adding the stage I with an intake and tuner. I did make a second video showing comparison of stock, Sharkroad with baffles, and Sharkroad withOut baffles. Check out my videos it looks just like this video except it’s longer. There is a huge difference between Sharkroad with baffles and Sharkroad without baffles.

On my 2017 Ultra Limited it fit just fine with no issues. Only after I removed and reinstalled the baffles after painting the baffles with exhaust paint so they wouldn't rust did I have any issue with the fitment. That was fitting the baffle back into the muffler with it installed on the bike already. All the brackets lined up just fine on my bike.

I removed the end caps. Then used a pair of pliers to grab the outer lip of the baffle. With a side to side and gentle pulling motion I wiggled them out. They had about 2500 miles on them when I did it and they still came out fairly easily. However, putting them back in was a little different. I had painted them with high temp exhaust paint so they wouldn't rust. When putting them back on I had to use a block of wood and a mallet to drive them back in. It was a tight fit.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ Mine are brand new, as of right now they won’t come out.

@@josephmiller2148 try getting them hot first. Metal expands when it's hot. Also you may have to use a little muscle to get it to start moving. Note, mine are and were installed on the bike. The baffles are only pushed over a pipe on the back side of the muffler housing on the inside. They are not welded just a tight fit. Like I said before. All I did was spray paint them with high temp exhaust paint to keep them from rusting. Just the thickness of the paint made the fit much much tighter going back on. I would definitely run the bike till the exhaust is hot then try to pull them out. Might want to take the end caps off first. Aluminum and heat do not go well together. Dont want to strip the threads on the little Allen head bolts that hold the caps on.

My personal opinion. I liked it more with the baffles in. I just reinstalled them about a week ago. I dont plan on removing them again. Without the baffles it was too loud for my taste. It gave me a head ache after an hour or so of riding. Also I DID notice a power loss on the lower end with them removed as well as in the mid range. Note, that a seat of the pants feeling. As for doing a drive by.... unfortunately Tuesday night 07/20/21 I hit a deer with this bike and its damaged all down the right side. Both crash bars are bent back. Front fender is bent, right lower fairing is damaged, chrome cover on the front fork is bent, and the right fog light and turn signal were torn off. I'll probably make a video of it in a day or two showing the damage. Since the install of this exhaust I have also installed a high flow air cleaner and have had a base map stage one tune put into it using the Power Vision Shop tune. That's the one where you buy the license to tune the ECM and it remembers the ECM from that point. Since I have installed the air cleaner and the tune it did get more throaty even with the baffles in. If I drop a gear and give it full throttle to talks pretty loud but at cruising speeds and holding a speed it's a deep mellow tone which is what I wanted.

When I removed the baffles I thought I could feel a slight loss in low end torque but it was a total seat of the pants feel and a little I often couldn’t tell a difference. When, put the baffles back in i didn’t feel anything different. I do know that the M8 engines like more back pressure than the older Twin cams did. I also know that by removing the baffles it does drop the back pressure a little. Now is it enough t really see a difference in performance. No, not in my opinion. Did the bike still run good? Yes, the bike still ran good and did not hesitate or perform badly in anyway. Keep in mind it was with the totally stock intake and head pipe. I have Since gotten a high flow filter housing and filter as well have a tune. The bike runs great. I will be getting the Fuel Moto Jackpot Head Pipe in the near future as well as a Zippers Zip Kit with a Red Shift 468 Cam and a full dyno tune done. I will make a video of it when I get it done and post the results. Still saving up for parts and work to be done.

That's just the Sharkroad 4" slip ons.

I've had it going on a year and a half with zero issues

$4700 is a hell of a good price. Where I'm located you can get a basic on hardly for $4700. This is the ZTHD 52" model. The one just under it was around $5000. Also keep in mind I'm financing this so I'm sure the price goes up due to fees and interest.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ the ZTHD IS $11500 here in Australia, we get ripped.

I had to turn my radio up to hear it on the way to work

I have thought about it. I just took a 1300 mile trip the day after installing these to Key West. Once the packing got packed down a little it did get a little louder on acceleration. Idling is pretty much the same as when I installed it. I am sure they would get much louder without them however I got this bike so my Wife and I can ride together. I want it to be comfortable and enjoyable for long rides. That trip I took was over three days. When I got home my ears were ringing a little.

Hey I just posted a new video showing the difference of this exhaust from stock, Sharkroad with 2.5" baffles, Sharkroad NO BAFFLES. Tell me what you think.

@@WORKHARDRIDEHARDER_ Will do!

That's what I was thinking I was like dam he's cutting down trees.

customer abuse...warranty void.