Best budget slip ons???
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you want something cheap ..here you go ..wouldn't put them on my bike ..but they are cheap
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you want something cheap ..here you go ..wouldn't put them on my bike ..but they are cheap
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But why? Its a bike worth over 20k, don't cut corners to save 200 bucks. Give it a nice quality slip on. The prices are probably gonna range from 250-500. Remember as you start to cut corners, the quality suffers. You will run into small things, like the mufflers not fitting with the gaskets as well as mounting problems or finish issues. The exhaust is probably the the biggest and most important mod you will do to your bike. As I'm reading more, it seems the Vance and Hines may not have a big enough opening to accompany for the stock gasket. I spoke to my dealer and he said they are using a pipe expander to fit. Maybe they are doing that because Vance and Hines doesn't require a gasket and they are a dealer trying to keep emissions in tack, who knows. After learning that, I'm leaning toward the Cobra Neighbor Haters RPT, but still looking. The Cobra's instructions require the stock gasket, which I like. I've dealt with plenty of slip-on installs over the years and if I can avoid the copper gasket maker and leaks I will.
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I bought a used set of S&s slash cuts with the cats for $200. They go for $450 new. They gave the bike some decent sound. More importantly they allowed me to put some miles on the bike with out voiding my warranty. Then after some miles did Bassani with power vision and forfeited the second year of my warranty. Find a set of used S&s slip ons with the cats ,
your bike will run fine with no tuner and you will not sacrifice low end torque. It will sound like a Harley. Stock m8s sound like $hit. I also sold my S&s mufflers and made my money back.
your bike will run fine with no tuner and you will not sacrifice low end torque. It will sound like a Harley. Stock m8s sound like $hit. I also sold my S&s mufflers and made my money back.
Last edited by Durham man; Sep 11, 2021 at 11:29 AM.
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Hello KissMyDrums,
I have a used set of S&S slip-ons that are for sale.
Here is the link: S&S CYCLE's Chrome Grand National Slip-On Mufflers - 550-0757A. 2018+ M8 Deluxe/Heritage Softails FLDE, FLHC and FLHCS only. - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
Thank you for your time,
Lboy06.
I have a used set of S&S slip-ons that are for sale.
Here is the link: S&S CYCLE's Chrome Grand National Slip-On Mufflers - 550-0757A. 2018+ M8 Deluxe/Heritage Softails FLDE, FLHC and FLHCS only. - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
Thank you for your time,
Lboy06.
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If you're shopping on a budget, read your Owner's Manual IRT warranty...best bang = keep stock, or void the warranty. Other option is to have dealer install & keep warranty in-tact, but then you're paying dealer price.
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So if I buy aftermarket and install myself I void the factory warranty? I don't want any of that! I'll take my time and pick out a set and have the dealer install them.
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https://www.tabperformance.com/harle...p/131-1290.htm
Slip on mufflers cannot void the warranty. And you can install yourself in one hour with two beers including finding the tools and putting them away.
Last edited by JakeC7R; Sep 11, 2021 at 07:17 PM.