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Posted by niccho
 - April 16, 2013, 19:54:47 PM

arise from the grave!

does anyone have sound samples of a gutted bladder setup?

and also, Is a fuel adjustment necessary after doing this? I don't remember what it's called, but I am talking about this extra part that needs to be installed when changing an exhaust (is what the local Bike shop told me..)

And finally, what is the part # for the crush gaskets?

Posted by drifterbob
 - May 07, 2011, 19:04:25 PM

Just read your post and I have a 2002 1500.  I took about a 1 inch hole saw at the open end of muffler and made 1 hole on either side of the plate there.  It won't make it loud but I can hear it now.      Drifter Bob

Posted by chief
 - May 05, 2011, 08:01:57 AM

That would definitely be my recommendation.

There are some things you can do to get ready for the new pipes... like buy a 1500 Classic right rear foot peg bracket. That will rubber mount your new pipes and you can opt for any pipes that will fit a classic. You might find some used ones cheap to use until you move to the ones you really want.

Posted by Dr J. Rankin McGougan
 - May 04, 2011, 23:33:34 PM

Hi Chief

Thanks for the info. After looking at what needs to be done and the fact that once it's done there is no going back, combined with mixed reviews on sound improvement, I think I will hold off until I can afford to change the pipes.

Thanks again

Dr J

Posted by chief
 - May 04, 2011, 10:49:20 AM

This is the oem pipes, correct?

This is one method. Also, you can remove the goat bladder and fab a "dutch bypass" to link up the pipes.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/goatbladder.html

Posted by Dr J. Rankin McGougan
 - May 04, 2011, 00:37:17 AM

It's going to be a while before I can afford after market pipes for my 2002 Vulcan Drifter 1500 but I would like to do something to improve the sound. I have read some comments on de-baffling/gutting other models but did not find anything for the 1500 Drifter.  My exhaust is a two into one through a catalytic converter. Any info on "how to" and "cautions" and "what not to do," would be greatly appreciated.

Dr J

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