More out of curiosity...

[shikano53]

I bought a new to me 2004 Midnight RSV. I have only had it home a week and when I changed the oil and filter yesterday I noticed that probably the first owner of the bike drilled little holes in the exhaust on both sides.

 

I have heard of people doing this before. I am assuming the reason people do this is that it adds to the overall sound of the bike is this correct?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Chris in Red Deer, Alberta

[BigBear]

Congrats on the new bike!

 

If the holes are small and on the bottom-most portion of the exhaust, it's probably to drain condensation.

 

My worth...

[shikano53]

Yes, they are very small and located directly on the underside of the exhaust.

 

Chris

[Zane]

Yup, drains!

[V7Goose]

Yes, they are very small and located directly on the underside of the exhaust.

 

Chris

Those are original factory drain holes to help prevent they mufflers from rotting out from condensation.

Goose

[ranger391]

I noticed the holes in mine yesterday for the first time. It was in the teens and while I was standing beside it letting it warm up I could see the exhaust coming out the back and also out two holes on the bottom of each side.

 

Glad to now know they are factory drain holes.

 

Scott...

[RandyR]

there are holes for screws to hold in tips for the pipes.

[BigBoyinMS]

Only the RSTD's have the removable tips. RSV mufflers are one piece.