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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 03:05 PM
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Another 203 vs 204 Q . . . Sorry.

I have the 203s. Do the 204's have that same nice little bark
when you let the throttle off (Shifting etc)

Sounds crazy. I know the 204s pull a little harder. I really do like the sound when I shift. It's loud, like blown out glass packs.
 
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What pipe are you running?
 
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The 204's have a little more exhaust duration to give it the lumpy idle some guys like. Also helps them pull a little farther in the RPM range.
They'll probably 'bark' a little louder.
 
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It's a Thunderheader. it's not as loud as other scooter's
I've heard with em. Nice sound though. I LOVE IT!

Considering a 95" conv late this yr.
Thought the 204's might give it more oomph.
I need to chk my tens shoes regardless.
I plan on the taller gear as well (34T) so it
runs down the road a little better.

Thanks for the input

Here's a clip of it idling if anyone is curious
about the 203 idle.


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What pipe are you running?
 
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Here is mine with 204 cams 103 cylinders and .030 head gaskets and V&H bss
 
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Andrews 48h sounds like that too
 
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[Thanks for posting that.
It does sound good. Its a little bumpier than mine
VH pipes always sound good too



QUOTE=Dave0176;16657873]

Here is mine with 204 cams 103 cylinders and .030 head gaskets and V&H bss[/QUOTE]
 
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is that low idle normal just curious bad *** bike btw
 
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