Told slip-ons a wasrte of money?
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Told slip-ons a wasrte of money?
Went to local shop to see about some slip-ons, k&n a/c, and power commander. Tech says it wont run any better/cooler temp unless I do the headers. True? Slip-ons just make noise. I have 2011 sg custom.
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It depends on the slip ons. Your difference in performance is because of the different types on baffles in the slip ons. My bike felt like it ran better with the V&H slip ons vs the Screaming Eagle slip ons that came on my bike. That was without a PCV or AC.
Now I have the a full exhaust (V&H shortshots), PCV and a/c and the bike pulls stronger and I can shift earlier without bogging. But I lost 10mpg.
IMO opinion the only time it's a waste of money is if you plan on getting a full exhaust later. I'm impatient, so I got the slip ons in the classifieds here on the forum and then found a great deal on shortshots. Sold the slip ons in the classifieds for the same price I bought them for and so no waste of $$$ for me just shop around and keep an eye out on ebay and the classified here on the forum and you'll be fine. If you don't want a full exhaust in the future get the slip ons and save the cash, or buy them used.
Now I have the a full exhaust (V&H shortshots), PCV and a/c and the bike pulls stronger and I can shift earlier without bogging. But I lost 10mpg.
IMO opinion the only time it's a waste of money is if you plan on getting a full exhaust later. I'm impatient, so I got the slip ons in the classifieds here on the forum and then found a great deal on shortshots. Sold the slip ons in the classifieds for the same price I bought them for and so no waste of $$$ for me just shop around and keep an eye out on ebay and the classified here on the forum and you'll be fine. If you don't want a full exhaust in the future get the slip ons and save the cash, or buy them used.
Last edited by JaronB; May 31, 2011 at 06:25 PM.
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I installed Rush slip-ons and then pulled one of the baffles from the stock HD mufflers. If I were home right now, I'd take a few pictures. Looking at the stock muffler design, as compared to the Rush mufflers, it's obvious that it's opening things up.
However, if all you do is install slip-ons, with no other mods, I doubt you'll see any performance gains.
Regardless, most of us want our bikes to sound like a Harley, and that was my primary reason for installing the Rush mufflers.
Find some used slip-on mufflers. They're everywhere. People are constantly changing exhaust systems and selling what they had before.
However, if all you do is install slip-ons, with no other mods, I doubt you'll see any performance gains.
Regardless, most of us want our bikes to sound like a Harley, and that was my primary reason for installing the Rush mufflers.
Find some used slip-on mufflers. They're everywhere. People are constantly changing exhaust systems and selling what they had before.
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I call BS on this one. Before I did my stage one AC, slip ons and tts master tune my bike would run really hot and I would get a ton of decel pop, bike was almost unridable. after doing those few little mods and having the bike tuned it's a night and day difference. As far as performance goes you can't do any better than slip ons, till you do a 2-1 pipe, and most of the good ones are big bucks. the rb racing is my next up grade when the time comes. i hope i don't miss my cycle shack slip ons
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agree. go with a full exhaust and a/c.
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I have a 2011 Wide Glide and I put 3" Rush slip-on's with 2.25" baffles.
If you're looking for performance increase, maybe a little because exhaust side of the engine can breathe better. Performance increases are usually a
the cumulative effect of multiple upgrades. If you're looking for sound quality - GO FOR IT. The full length 3" with the big baffle give a deep 'loud', quality sound to the bike.
If you're looking for performance increase, maybe a little because exhaust side of the engine can breathe better. Performance increases are usually a
the cumulative effect of multiple upgrades. If you're looking for sound quality - GO FOR IT. The full length 3" with the big baffle give a deep 'loud', quality sound to the bike.
