Do Baffles Affect Performance? Baffles can impact performance output because they play a part in defining how restrictive a motorcycle exhaust is. Removing baffles will make exhaust less restrictive, whereas leaving them on makes exhaust more restrictive.

Will removing baffles hurt my bike?

Removing baffles on your motorcycle will not directly harm or damage the engine. However, it may result in the engine running leaner, causing a problem with its performance and complications to the emissions. Removing the baffle does not add any performance benefit or enhancements to the engine.

Can I remove baffles from my stock exhaust?

The baffles are located in the pipes of the exhaust system of your Harley and can be removed without damaging the bike. You can take your bike to an authorized Harley Davidson shop to have this done, but the cost will be much higher than doing it yourself using tools that you likely have on hand.