5th gen with no muffler...harm to engine?

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  1. UJMan

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    Ok, so I am NOT a mechanic, so I apologize if this is a stupid question.

    I came across a 5th gen for sale. The owner removed the muffler for a louder sound. He kept the exhaust, so I can reinstall it, but I wanted to know if the removal could have harmed the motor. I don't know much about motors, exhausts, and back pressure, but is this perfectly fine, or do I need to be concerned?

    Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
     
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    I personally don't know how he could stand it that loud!

    ....highly unlikely it caused any damage....
     
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    If i was your neighbor I would rape you with the muffler you took off. After I heated it up white hot of course.
     
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    Hey now, save the rape for AFTER I buy it...or just leave it out completely. I don't care what you do to the seller who took it off in the first place. SMDH
     
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    The cat provides enough back pressure to keep it from going too lean
     
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    Loud headers save fedders.
     
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    Even if it doesn't hurt the engine (burned exhaust valves?) it will destroy your hearing and create a poor impression of Honda motorcycles and their riders.

    Anyone who would ride without a muffler must have serious cycle-logical problems.
     
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    Well, it looks like I will be passing on the muffler-less 5th gen (even though he had the stock muffler). It seemed to be stored outside, and he was not as flexible on price as he made it seem. Might have another 6th gen coming home soon, though ;) I have owned both gens before, and will be happy to own either again.
     
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    Good move!
     
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    Hopefully bringing home my new (to me) 6th Gen this week :)
     
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    Any details or pictures you can share?
     
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    '04 non-abs. Oem saddlebags. ZG windscreen. Helibars. Corbin seat (I am trying to find a used passenger backrest for my son). Under 14k miles.
     
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    Sounds nice! That must have been one loud ride without mufflers...WOW!
     
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    Looked cool, but obnoxious...he felt like the noise kept him safer.
     
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    If he wanted loud obnoxious pipes, why didn't he buy a hardley? Bet cha thats what he's buying next.
    Pictures of the bike when ya get it.
    Back rest, does it have top box ?

    HELL YEAH---LETS RIDE
     
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    No top box. I was considering adding a top box and backrest pad, but the Corbin seat backrest is the cheaper option (and probably more comfortable).
     
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    Gotcha......good luck

    HELL YEAH---LETS RIDE
     
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