slip on muffles
Tourer
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
Am I right or wrong?...if I use slip-ons, there is a straight pipe from the engine to the mufflers...if I use a full system, there is a straight pipe from the engine to the mufflers...why change the whole system if all you want to do is get a little more sound?
Road Warrior
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Good sound is subjective, some of the full systems seem to make better sound than any slip ons, lots of variables there including engine tune.
I get nothing but complements with my 2.0 rush slip ons on the stock FatBob 2-1-2 system. They are loud, deep, no blatt, but they sound better when the XiEDs are richening the AFR for some reason. Your mileage may vary.
I get nothing but complements with my 2.0 rush slip ons on the stock FatBob 2-1-2 system. They are loud, deep, no blatt, but they sound better when the XiEDs are richening the AFR for some reason. Your mileage may vary.
Last edited by ColdCase; Jul 23, 2009 at 06:05 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Mississippi
I have the Rush 2.0's but they were not loud enough.I took the baffles out and they were too loud.More like someone beating on a 55 gallon drum.So I took the fiberglass packing off the baffles and reinserted them.PERFECT.I do recommend!
Big Block
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I am actually going to contradict myself, hate it when that happens. I just found these and while not exactly what I am looking for, they might hold me over for a few years. Not sure about performance improvements, if any. I may have to look into these and see what I can find and of course I would need to hear some.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/product...s-slipons.html
http://www.vanceandhines.com/product...s-slipons.html
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Road Warrior
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From: Jefferson, Oregon
A BIG +1 on what Vic said. He mentioned to me as well when I asked this question to wait for a full system. I planned to do that, but ran across a screamin' deal in the classifieds here on some slip on's, SEII's with BCT baffles.
I'm super happy with the sound and look. And...they were cheap enough that I'm 99% sure I can get what I paid for them back when I do finally upgrade to a full system.
However, I will add that I'm extremely happy with the looks and sound. It doesn't mean I won't upgrade ever, but I can say if I find something else to buy for the bike, I will. So, it has dropped to a low priority for me for now.
I can also say, the youtube vids are worthless unless your watching a high quality video, not something done with a home cam. I had the luxury of hearing my fathers V&H's slip on's, a few guys I work with had Rush's, Big Radius..about the only ones I'm curious about I haven't heard in person is the Thunderheader, Bassani's or Rhineharts. All of which are top of my list for a full system!
Try to hear them in person before you buy and yes, Ebay and the classifieds as well as craigslist are great places to look for deals.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
I am actually going to contradict myself, hate it when that happens. I just found these and while not exactly what I am looking for, they might hold me over for a few years. Not sure about performance improvements, if any. I may have to look into these and see what I can find and of course I would need to hear some.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/product...s-slipons.html
http://www.vanceandhines.com/product...s-slipons.html
Bill