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My experience is that all of the major after market slip-ons are good quality and much better than HD products. Be rock solid on your objectives--look, sound, warranty. I know it is hard now with social isolation restrictions, but see if you can find bikes with different options on them and listen to them and talk with owners. They all sound and look a little different, and in the end its what you like that matters. I had V&H on my last bike and liked them; V&H customer service is the best. I put S&S Grand Nationals on my new 2019 Low Rider last year to keep peace in my neighborhood and preserve warranty. Don't kid yourself. If you want improved sound, you will need to also add a high flow air filter and have a new tune. If money or preservation of warranty are of concern to you, I recommend saving your money and wait until warranty has expired to then do a Stage 2 upgrade all at the same time. Good luck.
My experience is that all of the major after market slip-ons are good quality and much better than HD products. Be rock solid on your objectives--look, sound, warranty. I know it is hard now with social isolation restrictions, but see if you can find bikes with different options on them and listen to them and talk with owners. They all sound and look a little different, and in the end its what you like that matters. I had V&H on my last bike and liked them; V&H customer service is the best. I put S&S Grand Nationals on my new 2019 Low Rider last year to keep peace in my neighborhood and preserve warranty. Don't kid yourself. If you want improved sound, you will need to also add a high flow air filter and have a new tune. If money or preservation of warranty are of concern to you, I recommend saving your money and wait until warranty has expired to then do a Stage 2 upgrade all at the same time. Good luck.
Yep,
Slip-ons never lasted long for me. Money NOT well spent.
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