Motorcycle Exhaust Baffles & Inserts

The exhaust system of your motorcycle is designed for channeling the flow of burnt gases from your engine away from you and your passenger while also reducing the noise produced in the combustion process. Many riders are happy with the performance of their stock exhaust, but factory-installed parts cannot satisfy everybody. For some, large exhaust pipes may seem too heavy. Others may find that the roar coming from their exhaust tips is too loud for them to bear. These are the reasons why the most dedicated modification enthusiasts tend to upgrade their machines with shorter and lighter pipes or high-quality motorcycle exhaust baffles and inserts.

Sometimes, motorcycle manufacturers are forced to make compromises when designing their products to meet emissions standards and noise regulations while also keeping their machines affordable. If you wish to unlock the hidden power of your motor, you can install a performance exhaust that provides fewer restrictions to the exhaust flow allowing gases to escape the system easier. In such a case, more air and fuel can enter the engine while it doesn’t need to waste useful energy on pushing gases out, so the added power is used for rotating the crankshaft instead. Just don’t forget that after upgrading your exhaust system you need to fine-tune the fuel system as well.

Off-road riders may want to modify exhausts on their bikes to prevent them from being submerged under water or mud in deep pits. Such a modification can easily be made with one of our exhaust snorkel kits. These accessories feature durable stainless steel structure and an easy bolt-on installation. The height of the exhaust tip can be adjusted. There are places where the level of noise generated by a motorcycle is limited by law. To comply with the regulations and avoid waking up neighbors late at night or early in the morning, bike owners may use such simple devices as exhaust baffles.

Baffles are essentially perforated pipes installed inside the exhaust system and designed to slow down the speed of gases and create the required level of backpressure for optimal function of the motor. In two-stroke engines, backpressure pushes unburnt gases back into the chamber for combustion which improves fuel efficiency. Besides that, baffles can drastically decrease engine noise thanks to the partial redirection of exhaust flow. Over time and greater mileage, your stock baffle may start to show signs of deterioration caused by frequent temperature changes. If your exhaust became louder than before and you start hearing strange rattling noises, then it might be the time to replace your baffle.

In our online store, you can find a wide variety of baffles from some of the most reputable manufacturers in the game, such as Akrapovic, Cobra USA, Firebrand, Freedom Performance, Rush Racing, Yoshimura, and many others. Some two-stroke silencers can be repacked with available fiberglass replacement packing designed to withstand extreme heat. Note that after installing new exhaust baffles into your pipes, you need to apply thread-locking fluid on baffle hardware to avoid loosening caused by vibration. Spark arrestors must be added to your exhaust system if you wish to participate in off-road competitions somewhere in the wooded area.