slip-ons...cheap buzz for FXDF?
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From: Passaic County, NJ
I've been struggling with getting slip ons or full on stage one. I still have stock pipes on my FXSTC and am thinking about the python radius (like V&H Big Radius) I don't have a tuner, the dealership (I know this is my 1st mistake) is quoting me 300 for slip ons 150 for a download for the chip and 150 for the air, and I can't help but think a stage one all the way would just be better...since it snows all winter where I live I think I learn about maintenance (as this is my 1st Harley) and do it all myself over the long cold snowy winter....thinking about next spring already....good luck brother,,,BTW the dealer also told me that baffle wise as long as I stayed 1.75 or less (on slip ons) I didn't have to reprogram my 'puter
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Brooklyn, NY
BCT insert.
I did somehing similiar to just that MOD. but i didnt remove the baffles. I simply inserted a Bread crumb basket in front of it.
She has this Deep rumble that literally stops people in their tracks.
She isnt Loud per se'. but man you know im coming downthe street, Im Not Blat blat blat'n the block.
Great feelin seein folks just stop in their tracks to see me comin.
here is my thread regarding that very same point.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...sound-off.html
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Good quality slip-ons will perform nearly as well as complete exhaust systems, and will be better than all of the systems that are designed just for looks. But, as others have said, you have to get more flow into the engine before you can see gains from more flow out of the engine. Definitely go with slip-ons if that's all you can afford right now, but I agree that $300 is way too much for just mufflers.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Jersey Shore
I was in the same boat as you when I bought my Street Bob, I had no funds for a full exhaust but still wanted a little better sound. I picked up the Cycle Shacks for about $100 and ran them until I got the scratch together to spring for a Thunderheader. They sound good and you can't beat the price. Good Luck with your new ride!
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From: Northeast Washington State
$300 for slip-ons is a waste. Spend a little more, get a full exhaust system and more power. For more *real* power, get a 2-1...even though I love my 2-1 Thunderheader, the quality of the product (read: chrome) sucks. I'd suggest 2-1 Fat cat. it's a nice looking pipe to boot.
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Although I did love my SEII slip-ons. Awesome sound and I was sad the day I sold them. These were the old style, and not the newer epa approved (read: quiet) SE pipes the dealers sell today.
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I only say that because I did the slip-ons, then full exhaust, so I'm speaking from experience. If you're able to drop $300 on slip-ons...add $200 and get yourself what you want. Unless you go for a cheap slip-on like cycle shacks or find a deal on SEII's...you'll lose your a$$ on the backend when you sell them. So spending a little more now, will save you money in the future. Simple economics. If you knew me, you'd know how utterly funny that last sentence really is. Economics, my a$$... lol
Although I did love my SEII slip-ons. Awesome sound and I was sad the day I sold them. These were the old style, and not the newer epa approved (read: quiet) SE pipes the dealers sell today.
Although I did love my SEII slip-ons. Awesome sound and I was sad the day I sold them. These were the old style, and not the newer epa approved (read: quiet) SE pipes the dealers sell today.
I did somehing similiar to just that MOD. but i didnt remove the baffles. I simply inserted a Bread crumb basket in front of it.
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