Best budget slip ons???
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: England
Based on my 2017 Sportster I can see that changing the mufflers to get a different note is weary trodden path. Being quiet the horrible rasp of a lean mixture is unmistakable.
All my bike needed was more fuel and the stock pipes had a mellow sound.
All my bike needed was more fuel and the stock pipes had a mellow sound.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2020
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From: NC
I bought a Tab slip-on with the medium baffle and for $39 more I got the Zombie baffle. That way I can swap just the baffle to see which sound I like better. My Sport Glide has a 2 in 1 muffler so the sound would not be the same as dual pipes but it's still much better than stock with just the medium baffle. I'm under 1000 miles so I will swap in the Zombie baffle after my 1000 mile service (maybe before if I decide to do the service myself.) Check out the Tab youtube video where they run all the different baffles to pick a sound you like.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Maple City, Michigan
Be sure you ask the dealer or manufacturer of the slip-ons you finally settle for if you need header to muffle exhaust seals.
I purchased a Rinehart and received it today......had me totally geeked until I found it requires that you purchase a new exhaust seal from HD.
Did not see that in the advertisement.
Coming from the touring world (pre-2017) none were ever needed.
I purchased a Rinehart and received it today......had me totally geeked until I found it requires that you purchase a new exhaust seal from HD.
Did not see that in the advertisement.
Coming from the touring world (pre-2017) none were ever needed.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Florida
I contacted Vance and Hines and they said they don't use them. Well at least for the twin slash cut I inquired on. I would imagine the eliminators don't as well. Seems so far from reading, Rinehart, Cobra, and S&S all take the gaskets.
Road Captain
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From: Tampa FL
V&H Slash Cuts went on without gaskets.
HDF Community Team
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The most budget you can really get is from American Customs
Either from their premade, or get your stock pipes modded by them.
https://americancustom.com/collectio...12969481404505
Either from their premade, or get your stock pipes modded by them.
https://americancustom.com/collectio...12969481404505
Road Captain
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From: New Jersey
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