OpenTube

Does removing the baffle make a difference? Coffman thunder rebel 500 slip-on

Modern Cruiser

1,768 views

#rebel500 #motovlog #honda #slipons #baffle #cruiser
I've thought about removing the baffle for a few weeks now, more for comparison than anything so i decided to try it out today. Let me know if you prefer with or without the baffle.

There is also the question of if it effects a LAMS bike status, in NSW it seems to be a grey area. Curious about your thoughts on this matter.

Please like, comment and sub if you enjoyed the content
Ride safe, until next time

Follow my insta: Instagram: moderncruiserig

6 Comments

@JohnYorktownVA 1 day ago (edited)

In at 5:15
Out at 7:12
Thank you for the demo, I have a set on order for my 2026 Reb 300 and I'm very surprised the DB levels are just about the same w/baffle in vs out, but to my ear the out sounds deeper/better. Note to others: Most pre 2026 US Rebs 2025 have the catalytic converter integrated with the Muffler not in the header pipe as shown in this vid, so changing to an aftermarket exhaust may be like straight pipe de-catting the bike, making it louder and higher emissions.

@consjaycee 1 month ago

Thanks for trying this out. Must’ve been so enjoyable doing that. I must say without the baffle makes it sound like a much bigger bike.

@bigtrev761 1 month ago

🇦🇺😎👍I go cruising over the border range sometimes into NSW . What a beautiful place . Better than QLD . I lived in port Macquarie for 6 months … Beautiful

@bigtrev761 1 month ago

🇦🇺😎👍I live in Boonah , Queensland in the scenic rim and I saw a guy on YouTube in Brisbane who opened up the entire exhaust and got a machinery ticket due to not having the catalytic converter fitted on his sports bike . However he did have an open bike licence so the slip on was ok . Immediately I got on google and looked up Queensland transport and motorbike exhaust mods . What they said was no catalyst converter removal and no slip on exhaust on lams approved bikes because it alters the performance. . . I own 2 Suzuki DR 650s . I’ve been riding them since they were new into Brisbane city since 2016 & 2019 . Both have full FMF race exhausts and I have a restricted licence ( been licenced for 46 years ) . I ride 1000 kms per week and fortunately I’ve never had any problems . Both bikes are loud.

@bigtrev761 1 month ago

🇦🇺😎👍I own a NX 500 and I use it as a work commuter and all over the weekend to run around . What I’ve decided is to buy a Rebel 500 for my Christmas 🎄 and I’ll use it for a support bike and a weekend cruiser. Turns out those Coffman slip ons are a good choice for sound and from what I see they look great as well . What did you pay for it mate ? I’ve priced a slip on for the NX and they want $700/1300….