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Old 04-14-2008, 09:05 PM
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Bates TT Mufflers

Whatever happened to the old Bates "cocktail shaker" TT mufflers we used to see all over the place years ago.

While they looked very English, I kinda liked them on the old bikes.
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Old 04-14-2008, 09:18 PM
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i've seen them at AMCA swap meets. Oley, Pa. is come up, check it out at the end of the month.
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Old 04-15-2008, 07:28 AM
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Whatever happened to the old Bates "cocktail shaker" TT mufflers we used to see all over the place years ago.

While they looked very English, I kinda liked them on the old bikes.
Reproduction "Cocktail Shakers" are availabe at your local aftermarket shop.
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They do look cool, but how well do they flow exhaust?
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:05 PM
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They do look cool, but how well do they flow exhaust?
Lots better and noisier than a stock muffler.
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