2016 FXDB exhaust slipons for best torque
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2016 FXDB exhaust slipons for best torque
Sorry if this has been asked a hundred times, but I couldnt find answers on search. I bought a clean used 2016 FXDB. 5k miles. 103 engine. Stock except it has VH straight shots on it.these are basically straight through but do have baffles /perimeter inside. Bike runs , pull good but does have pop on decell-not a big deal. I installed the DB torque plates ( lollipops), to help. My question- although my head pipes still have cats in them, what would be the best slipons to make best low/mid torque ? I know I can put different cams , etc but I just want it to be as healthy as possible for a daily driver/short trips. Im an old guy, dont hot rod as much anymore. Appreciate any replies.
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Sorry if this has been asked a hundred times, but I couldnt find answers on search. I bought a clean used 2016 FXDB. 5k miles. 103 engine. Stock except it has VH straight shots on it.these are basically straight through but do have baffles /perimeter inside. Bike runs , pull good but does have pop on decell-not a big deal. I installed the DB torque plates ( lollipops), to help. My question- although my head pipes still have cats in them, what would be the best slipons to make best low/mid torque ? I know I can put different cams , etc but I just want it to be as healthy as possible for a daily driver/short trips. Im an old guy, dont hot rod as much anymore. Appreciate any replies.
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It does not have a tune(r) on it. Looking at it from that perspective, I suppose I could keep the VH Straight shots and just purchase a VH micro tuner. Maybe a call or e-Mail to Fuel Moto might set me straight. I have bought a PVCX from them for the bike I had before.
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I know a super cool guy that happens to be selling V&H slip-ons for a smokin' deal!
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I don't think you can get enough performance improvement from slip-ons to justify the cost. They're good for sound and/or looks, but not so much for performance.
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Aren't the cats in the mufflers on DBs? I know my WG has it in the collector/Y-pipe header but the DB has headers like a Sportster, right? My Sporty had them in the mufflers.
Reason I'm lurking is because I'm still figuring out what exhaust I really want for the long term and love the look of the old school twin headers of the Street Bob/Sportster on a WG.
Also, when I got mine it had a Bassani Sweeper set on it that were super loud and crazy powerful. I sold them and found a stock header and threw on Crusher slipons. It sounds more moderate (better) and doesn't back fire anymore but it did lose noticeable power.
Reason I'm lurking is because I'm still figuring out what exhaust I really want for the long term and love the look of the old school twin headers of the Street Bob/Sportster on a WG.
Also, when I got mine it had a Bassani Sweeper set on it that were super loud and crazy powerful. I sold them and found a stock header and threw on Crusher slipons. It sounds more moderate (better) and doesn't back fire anymore but it did lose noticeable power.