2014 CVO muffler question

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Oct 30, 2014 | 08:47 PM

Just Me

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2014 CVO muffler question

Are these a direct bolt on to the 103 exhaust motor?
Are these a straight thru design or in other words can you see straight thru with no obstructions?
And finally what is your opinion on sound/performance compared to the stock 103 muffler?
Thanks in advance..

Oct 31, 2014 | 08:19 AM

dansflhti

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I have a set from a 13 Road King CVO on my 14 Street Glide,direct clamp on.Can't see through them and they are quieter than the stock slip-ons,but I like the look.

Oct 31, 2014 | 09:44 AM

Greg2012FLHTK

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I have a set off a 13 CVO Ultra Classic on my 14 Limited. You can't see thru them. They have a baffle like the stock slip on's but they are longer with twice as many holes so they do flow better than stock. Even though the baffles have more holes they aren't any louder because the are 4" cans instead of the stock 3.5". They have a slightly deeper tone than stock. They are a direct bolt on. I bought mine off eBay for $149 including the heat shields and chrome revolver end caps. I think they are better looking and sound better than the stock mufflers.

Oct 31, 2014 | 02:56 PM

Mister Breeze

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Had a set on my 13. Looked better but I saw no difference in sound. I sold them on eBay for less than I paid. You may think different.

Oct 31, 2014 | 04:06 PM

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I have 2014 CVO Road King mufflers with Sleeves and Cores from Full Sac in them. I did the 2.25 core and I like the sound.

Nov 5, 2014 | 07:14 AM

stevep48

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2012 CVO muff

I picked up a set of 2012 CVO stock muffs, they a bit different from the 13's I looked at.
Baffle tip on the 13 is close to the end of the cap while the 12 is deeper inside.
Measured stock with Radio Shack SPL meter at cold idle, 1300 rpm, 6 feet behind
CVO measured 2 dB louder at cold idle.

Short 25 mile ride, HWY and city, I like them a lot, the bit deeper sound and a little louder as they are.
I am 63 and like to tour, so I am burned out on LOUD
I have never really liked the tapered look of stock
The stock had a little decel pop.
The CVO’s decel pop less and with a bit more depth

Before, I could hear way more intake sound on acceleration
Now I can here both intake and exhaust equally

Not able to change my sig for some reason...
14 Ultra Classic is current ride and I love it....

Nov 14, 2014 | 11:43 AM

wachuko

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Originally Posted by Just Me

1. Yes. You can bolt them directly to a 103 Touring bike.

2. Not a straight thru design. But you can install FullSac inserts (they come in various size - 1.75, 2, 2.25") and make them straight thru... these would give you more sound and, depending on the size you select, performance (better torque curve)... Here is when I did this mod:

FullSac 2" CVO Power Core inserts and the CVO Perforated Muffler Sleeves...

Just happy with the nice subtle increase in sound and bark.

These are the welds that you have to grind down... since I only had the dremel with some metal cutting blades and time, I just went with it. Took 10 of those little cutting wheels to smooth everything out.

Forgot to take a photo of the sleeve but they look like this installed:

New core in place:

3. Sound performance? See above. It is an improvement over the stock 103 mufflers. And they look awesome.

Add a catless headpipe (Fuel Moto or FullSac has these) and you are set...