So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

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Feb 13, 2008 | 08:00 AM

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PoCoBob

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I have the 06 version of the new Screamin Eagles. If you count the stock muffler as 0 then these would be a one or two. Not much louder at all. But definitely a nicer tone. I heard on this forum they will get a little louder over time but I haven't had them that long.

Feb 13, 2008 | 08:48 AM

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glide05

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

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ORIGINAL: coliseum

Thanks for all the replies...

The reason I put the BR at 10 on the scale is because I heard them. They were a tad too loud for my taste...

The stock mufflers suck... 0 sound! Therefore, if the SE Slip Ons give me around 5 sound scale... I am good to go... What do u think? Are you guys saying it is like the original muffler? if so, then what is the benefit of anyone buying the SE slip ons??

I put them at -5 (that's negative 5) when compared to the big radius. I was being a bit sarcastic, but in reality - they are not much different than stock. If you don't like the stock, you won't like the SE slipons.

Now the SEII slipons are another story - they sound really good.

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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RAWHIDE07

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I just bought and mounted a set of the new street legal screaming eagles,barely used,for half price.Since the seller had removed the stock packing from the baffles they aredeeper/louder than stock.The fit and finish is equal to stock.The sound is very mellow and has a pleasant rumble.If stock is a 1,these would a 3 on the loudness scale.I like them very much but if you want loud buy something else.If you can catch an old episode ofRENEGADE thats what they sound like.Since I don't wear a helmet in warm weather they are plenty loud for me.

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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detailer03

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I would reccomend going to a local bike shop that sells the pipes you are interested in and see if any bike there for service have what you are looking for on them. Ask to hear them.

My local H-D did that for me.

What I call loud or good is loud or good to me. What sounds good is totally subjective.

Go to a bike gathering of some sort and check them out. Most riders will be more then happy to let you know what they have.

Buy what you like, not what someone else likes.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:00 AM

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2007fxdc

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

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He said -5, not 5, and I agree. If you want a 5, maybe a Rush with a smaller baffle like 1.5". I'd put the SE II's at around a 5 also but you'd have to find them used or outside of a HD dealer most likely since they haven't made them since '06. I bought mine over a year ago and they were the last ones the dealer had or would ever get. Nice thing about Rush is, if you go with 1.5" baffle and they still aren't quite loud enough, move up to a larger baffle without buying new mufflers. Check out that website for Rush - they have sound clips you can listen to. You can also call them. I did once and they were very friendly and helpful. As for the straightshots, I'd give them a strong 7 or maybe even 8. Whatever you do, don't base your decision on decibel level charts that compare loudness that way. According to the charts, SE II's are louder than the others but your ears will hear different - at least mine did.

What I really love about my BR's is that they are about the same as my straightshots were when I start the bike or am idling or even just cruising along. But, when I want to really hear them, I can twist the throttle and they roar. But the aren't constantly loud, IMO.

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:06 AM

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I'd also say 2-3 on the loudness scale... FWIW it sure is nice being behind them in a group

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:27 AM

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SUPER01

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

Check out Cycle Shack slip-ons, sound good and good performance.
J & P, Drag Specialties, Jireh, etc. carry them and they are priced right too.

Feb 13, 2008 | 02:05 PM

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virtualmike13

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I have a portable sound power meter with digital numeric output that shows loudness in dB. I would be willing to mail it to anyone in the HD forum interested in getting a real sound power number in dB for their mufflers with the understanding that the results are posted to HD forum. The meter is battery powered and will be cheap to mail.

Link to unit I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SOUNDL...003&sr=8-2

We could post the results in the HD forum and keep passing it around to members to get real sound power readings. After taking your sound power reading you would mail it to the next person in the chain.

Wouldn't it be nice to know how loud an SE II is to a current SE or stock muffler?
Or how a Big City Thunder compares to Rush?

Anyone interested?

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Feb 13, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

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ORIGINAL: virtualmike13

I have a portable sound power meter with digital numeric output that shows loudness in dB. I would be willing to mail it to anyone in the HD forum interested in getting a real sound power number in dB for their mufflers with the understanding that the results are posted to HD forum. The meter is battery powered and will be cheap to mail.

Link to unit I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SOUNDL...003&sr=8-2

We could post the results in the HD forum and keep passing it around to members to get real sound power readings. After taking your sound power reading you would mail it to the next person in the chain.

Wouldn't it be nice to know how loud an SE II is to a current SE or stock muffler?
Or how a Big City Thunder compares to Rush?

Anyone interested?

That's all well and good and I guess it would be somewhat useful. However, I know first-hand, based on numbers someone posted here a while back, that loud to a db meter and loud to your ears, are sometimes 2 different things. I don't know if it has to do with tone level as opposed to db loudness or what. But, according to the numbers posted, the SE II's were some of the loudest slipons measured. And, that's just not the case. I've had them and know others that have them and, even though the numbers said they are louder than some of the Rush baffles and louder than the V&H's Straightshots, they are not perceived by the ear to be louder than those pipes. I had the SE II's and then I had the Straightshots, and the V&H's were definitely and significantly louder by ear than the SE II's.

Feb 13, 2008 | 03:50 PM

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RE: So, How loud is the Screamin' Eagle?

I have the 80674-08screamin eagle mufflers (I posted a sound clip a few weeks ago, if you do a search, you should be able to find my post. Not the same as actually hearing first hand but will give you an idea on how loud they are. PM me if you canâ€™t find it) I rate them around 3 maybe 4 for loudness but an 8-9 for sound and tone quality. Also suggest listening to what youâ€™re thinking about before you get them. I almost made a big mistake before I got the screamin eagles. It doesnâ€™t take many DBâ€™s to go from a deeper tone, to just really loud. Thanks to this forum, I took others advice and listened to many different setups before picking my setup. Everyone has different views on what sounds good or what's loud, you really shouldhear them first hand before buying, in my opinion.

Also, I re-used my clamps and didn't get any leaks but I think I was lucky, the stock clamps are not very heavy-duty.

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