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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 10:25 AM
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I have a Sport Glide 107 with slip on and air kit. The idol sounds OK and it has a nice tone on acceleration, but a little to quiet. I know the M8 don't sound as good as a TC. Would a torque cam help the acceleration sound, not interested in Idol sound I can find sound clips all over the place on that. My only concern is acceleration Sounds. If a cam won't give it a bit more of a Harley sound, then I will save money 😊
 
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 12:19 PM
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New slip ons sound cheaper and lot easier
 
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Originally Posted by HD_noobie
New slip ons sound cheaper and lot easier
I have doubts that another new set of slip ons will make much difference.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
I have a Sport Glide 107 with slip on and air kit. The idol sounds OK and it has a nice tone on acceleration, but a little to quiet. I know the M8 don't sound as good as a TC. Would a torque cam help the acceleration sound, not interested in Idol sound I can find sound clips all over the place on that. My only concern is acceleration Sounds. If a cam won't give it a bit more of a Harley sound, then I will save money 😊
The M8 with an RS468 is actually incredible sounding. It's a great torque cam, as well.

You would be blown away with that cam, and a proper tune.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
The M8 with an RS468 is actually incredible sounding. It's a great torque cam, as well.

You would be blown away with that cam, and a proper tune.
Including the acceleration sound ?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 09:08 PM
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You want sound? Here is a youtube video of my 2018 Deluxe with the M8 107, RS468 cam and kit from FuelMoto, Bassani 33" True Dual fishtail exhaust (with baffles) , S&S Stealth Air Cleaner and S&S 55mm intake manifold. Dyno tuned with Power Vision.

 
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Vance and Hines Short Shots or Big Radius pipes will give you the acceleration sound that you crave.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2023 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
Including the acceleration sound ?
LOL that video posted below your post says it all.
 
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you need to watch as many vids as you can, every single exhaust brand and style will change those tones....i run a true dual (older style system) compared to the popular 2 into 1. i think it sounds way better, and that was my goal.
i had a louder version of a slip on, but it was to AIRY sounding if you can imagine that.


this is what i am running

 
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Aftermarket cam with either d&d fat cat or thunder header is the best you are going to get. Sound and power. Power meaning the pipe choice. Video exhaust sound checks are not accurate . Woods 22xE and jackpot pipe was the best money I ever spent!
 

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