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From: souTX
exhaust questions
Im new to the bike scene if it was for a car or truck i'd know exactly what to get but a bike???
I like my vehicles loud, ive got a glasspack on my truck but seeing as im not going to have a cab around me on a bike which pipes would be the best? I definately want to be heard but dont want it to be like a straight pipe. im already deaf enough from driving my truck around but i also am looking at some of the discount type brands. what would you suggest?
I like my vehicles loud, ive got a glasspack on my truck but seeing as im not going to have a cab around me on a bike which pipes would be the best? I definately want to be heard but dont want it to be like a straight pipe. im already deaf enough from driving my truck around but i also am looking at some of the discount type brands. what would you suggest?
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You didnt say what bike you have or what year it is. Some pipe makers dont make some of their pipes for older bikes. I am going to put Vance and Hines Big Radius pipes on my bike they are loud but not too loud.
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be prepared to be more confused as you get more responses.
there's a million opinions on exhaust.
i love my samsons. they're loud as **** but have a good bass sound to them.. not loud and raspy but deep and real booming sounding.
there's a million opinions on exhaust.
i love my samsons. they're loud as **** but have a good bass sound to them.. not loud and raspy but deep and real booming sounding.
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My friend bought one of these:
http://www.samsonusa.com/D2-971.html
For his 2011 Street Bob, and I'm impressed. Real nice sound.
Although I'm more partial to my Bassani Firesweeps on my Fat Bob
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Trying to decide on something also (2010 FXDC). At this point I'm kinda leaning to Rush but I haven't totally made up my mind. Here is a link for some Rush sound bytes:
http://www.epiflex.com/dyna95_10.html
http://www.epiflex.com/dyna95_10.html
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I put Vance & Hines short shots on mine. They are loud enough for me. Wearing a half helmet and riding all day long is harder on my hearing from the wind than the pipes.
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IMHO:::
If you're just after sound, you can't beat Vance & Hines or Samson. Vance & Hines would be my choice.
I've always wanted performance to go with sound, so I've had quite a few. Here are my experiences:
Cycle Shack slip ons: Too loud, no low end.
Screamin Eagle slip ons: Great sound, good performance.
Rush slip on 1.75 baffle: Great sound, poor performance.
Khromewerks slip ons: Terrible sound, poor mid-range on 96".
Rinehart 2-1: Great sound, killed the low end.
D&D fat cat both Q/B and standard B: Great performance, sound Ok.
Thunderheader: Great sound and performance. I've had this pipe for about 2 years now.
I wouldn't mind going back to a Fatcat in the future, but the Thunderheader is great for now.
J.B.
If you're just after sound, you can't beat Vance & Hines or Samson. Vance & Hines would be my choice.
I've always wanted performance to go with sound, so I've had quite a few. Here are my experiences:
Cycle Shack slip ons: Too loud, no low end.
Screamin Eagle slip ons: Great sound, good performance.
Rush slip on 1.75 baffle: Great sound, poor performance.
Khromewerks slip ons: Terrible sound, poor mid-range on 96".
Rinehart 2-1: Great sound, killed the low end.
D&D fat cat both Q/B and standard B: Great performance, sound Ok.
Thunderheader: Great sound and performance. I've had this pipe for about 2 years now.
I wouldn't mind going back to a Fatcat in the future, but the Thunderheader is great for now.
J.B.
