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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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I have a 2014 switchback with a thunder header slip on. I still have the factory headpipe with cat intact. I like the sound of the thunderheader but I want it louder. local shop tells me they have decatted header pipes but it doesn't make it much louder.ANY SUGGESTIONS??
 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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I'd be curious to hear what those riding behind you think of the volume. With a pipe that long, a lot of the sound isn't making to you, the rider.

What's your goal?
 
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I have had no complaints about it being too loud as i always ride in the front of our pack. I want to make it a little louder without losing the thunderheader sound.
 
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Will a proper Thunderheader system fit a Switchback? If so, that seems the most sure fire way to win.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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I agree a full system will be your best bet for both sound and performance. I didn't think th made a slip on pipe. Another member previously posted that it's a long pipe and a lot of sound isn't masking it to you and I couldn't agree more. I have a fat cat and it's loud as **** to me but it's also not the shortest exhaust in the world. people don't like ridin behind me if that tells you anything.
 
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Will a proper Thunderheader system fit a Switchback? If so, that seems the most sure fire way to win.
the key word here is mod. not looking to buy another exhaust system. before I do that I will leave it as is.
 
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Then I would leave it alone if it were mine.
 
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Yup, not much you can do then. Only significant diference would be a full pipe or more motor
 
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De-catting seems like a no lose situation, except for the effort and maybe your wallet slightly.

Your volume may increase, but if not, at least your Cat is gone.

If the volume increases, then it's a win-win
 
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I've never played with a bike with emissions systems, but I know on a car the cat does reduce volume and mellow the tone. It's a noticeable difference.
 
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