Can I make the Shawdow louder? - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Shag rider · 11-13-2012, 03:52 PM

I take my bike mostly on the freeway, just was hoping to make it louder for cars to hear when they can't see me. Any suggestions.

tgelphman · 11-13-2012, 05:19 PM

a simple search of this site will reveal many options from removing the baffles to completely new pipes.

David Edwards · 11-13-2012, 06:11 PM

I purchased my 96 Honda Shadow used. The individual that owned the bike drilled a series of holes aroung the baffle, maybe the size of a dime, and i love the sound. It doesnt sound just loud like when you pull the baffels out, but has a really nice sporty sound that i love. Dont have any idea how he did it, but it looks very professional.

98Aero1100 · 11-13-2012, 08:00 PM

They won't hear you coming, loud pipes or not.

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Thunder Johnson · 11-13-2012, 08:45 PM

I don't expect drivers see me and even if they do, I don't expect them to yield to me when I have the right-of-way.
For drivers, it's the "I've got the bigger vehicle, you'll get hurt, I won't" mentality. Best thing to do is position your bike where it is easier for them to see you and leave yourself room to get away from them.
At the shopping center near my house I can't tell you how many times I've been looking at a drivers eyes, knowing they're looking right at me and they still pull onto the road in front of me expecting me to swerve around them.

98Aero1100 · 11-14-2012, 12:39 AM

In town, I tend to make sure that I am close enough to that idiot (about to turn into my lane)(on-coming left turn, cross-traffic right turn, passers-by). I've noticed that sometimes they think twice if I look like I'm going to take them out before they do me.

I cannot be responsible, if anyone uses my tactics.

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SkullCrusher · 11-14-2012, 01:43 AM

Go on YouTube and search 'shadow hole saw mod' for the cheapest way to make your bike the loudest.

kacealraid · 11-14-2012, 07:51 AM

I wouldn't rely on your pipes to get you any positive attention from cagers. But if you're looking for a more pleasant sound, a lot of people mention the hole-saw mod for removing your baffles. What kind of Shadow do you have?

TCazes · 11-14-2012, 07:57 AM

always gotta remember buddy your pipes are facing backwards so they wont hear your up in front of you anyways. as far as just for personal sound i would just drill a few 1in or 1/2 in holes in the baffle itself

your horn is your friend and a horn is what cages are trained to listen for since its what they have themselves

joe in calif · 11-14-2012, 08:55 AM

Loud pipes will only irritate people, run with your high beams on or get a headlight modulator.

11-13-2012, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shag rider Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 8	Can I make the Shawdow louder? I take my bike mostly on the freeway, just was hoping to make it louder for cars to hear when they can't see me. Any suggestions.

11-13-2012, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
tgelphman Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 734	a simple search of this site will reveal many options from removing the baffles to completely new pipes. __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

11-13-2012, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
98Aero1100 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	They won't hear you coming, loud pipes or not. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ '98 VT1100C3, 17,000+ miles, Nat'l Cycle bags, Cobra highway bar, Küry offset highway pegs, Cobra driving lights, unknown exhaust, Küry ISO grips.

11-13-2012, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Thunder Johnson Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 54	They definately won't hear you and seeing you might not help either! I don't expect drivers see me and even if they do, I don't expect them to yield to me when I have the right-of-way. For drivers, it's the "I've got the bigger vehicle, you'll get hurt, I won't" mentality. Best thing to do is position your bike where it is easier for them to see you and leave yourself room to get away from them. At the shopping center near my house I can't tell you how many times I've been looking at a drivers eyes, knowing they're looking right at me and they still pull onto the road in front of me expecting me to swerve around them.

11-14-2012, 12:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
98Aero1100 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	In town, I tend to make sure that I am close enough to that idiot (about to turn into my lane)(on-coming left turn, cross-traffic right turn, passers-by). I've noticed that sometimes they think twice if I look like I'm going to take them out before they do me. I cannot be responsible, if anyone uses my tactics. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ '98 VT1100C3, 17,000+ miles, Nat'l Cycle bags, Cobra highway bar, Küry offset highway pegs, Cobra driving lights, unknown exhaust, Küry ISO grips.

11-13-2012, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
David Edwards Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mayfield Ky. Posts: 169	I purchased my 96 Honda Shadow used. The individual that owned the bike drilled a series of holes aroung the baffle, maybe the size of a dime, and i love the sound. It doesnt sound just loud like when you pull the baffels out, but has a really nice sporty sound that i love. Dont have any idea how he did it, but it looks very professional.

11-14-2012, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
SkullCrusher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: massilon, ohio Posts: 167	Go on YouTube and search 'shadow hole saw mod' for the cheapest way to make your bike the loudest.

11-14-2012, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
TCazes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 378	always gotta remember buddy your pipes are facing backwards so they wont hear your up in front of you anyways. as far as just for personal sound i would just drill a few 1in or 1/2 in holes in the baffle itself your horn is your friend and a horn is what cages are trained to listen for since its what they have themselves __________________

11-14-2012, 08:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
joe in calif Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jacinto, Calif Posts: 701	Loud pipes will only irritate people, run with your high beams on or get a headlight modulator. __________________ IF YOU ARE BORN ONCE YOU WILL DIE TWICE IF YOU ARE BORN TWICE YOU WILL DIE ONCE

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