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Whenever I acquired my 1998 FLHTCUI last year it had every bell and whistle offered that year, including the Screaming Eagle package. This package includes the mufflers. IMO putting these mufflers on the 95th Anniversary Edition is like sticking glass packs on the Rolls Royce. And maybe a "wolf whistle" horn, baby moon hubcaps, and curb feelers. (That is just my opinion.)
So I was on a quest to snag a set of OEM mufflers. My months of searching finally paid off whenever I found a set of NOS mufflers on Craigslist in Chico, California. These have never been on a bike and still had the stickers on them. Absolutely pristine! And for $75 plus shipping.
This morning, after much application of WD-40, I pulled the Screaming Eagles off and installed the OEM mufflers. Now my bike (I call him Topper) sounds like the luxury bike that it is.
Me be happy!
What does the writing say on the mufflers? My 98 RKC has HD stage I mufflers and stamped into them is a BS statement by Harley indicating they are not legal, intended for off road use only, etc.
It says "THIS HARLEY-DAVIDSON EXHAUST SIYSTEM 65538-95 MEETS EPA NOISE EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS OF 80 dB FOR THE FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLES HAR FLT1340 INSTALLATION OF THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MOTORCYCLE MODELS NOT SPECIFIED MAY VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW"
The other muffler is the same except for the different PN of 65539-95
After years of riding Super Glides with shotguns. Shovel, Dynas, Tc's, My 91 Ultra is mostly original which why I bought it. It did have "cored" mufflers so the hunt was on. I had no trouble finding several sets of like new take offs locally. I settled on a set off a 2018 FLH. The paint was still unmarked inside the ends. I believe they were removed before leaving the dealership new. $40. and a 10 minute drive :-)
The sound level is a bit louder than expected so I am wondering if these later mufflers have a bit less baffling due to that they are also equipped with cat converters.
After years of riding Super Glides with shotguns. Shovel, Dynas, Tc's, My 91 Ultra is mostly original which why I bought it. It did have "cored" mufflers so the hunt was on. I had no trouble finding several sets of like new take offs locally. I settled on a set off a 2018 FLH. The paint was still unmarked inside the ends. I believe they were removed before leaving the dealership new. $40. and a 10 minute drive :-)
The sound level is a bit louder than expected so I am wondering if these later mufflers have a bit less baffling due to that they are also equipped with cat converters.
You might be right ..I remember someone saying the newer mufflers didnt weigh as much as the older ones. Or at least felt lighter .
Whenever I was young I restored a 1925 Ford Model T. It started me to searching for authentic parts, not addons and not a mixture of different years of parts. I did not care for anything like Johnny Cash's Cadillac one part at a time. Modification, in my mind, changes it from what the car was. (A hot rod is sacrilege!)
Later I restored an MGA roadster. Same thing.
I also collected 1900 model Luger pistols. Same thing.
Concerning the Harley-Davidson, if you start replacing parts, at what point does it stop being a Harley-Davidson? An aftermarket engine can be purchased. Seats, handlebars, lights, gas tank, transmissions, frame. At what point is it not a Harley?
Whenever I was young I restored a 1925 Ford Model T. It started me to searching for authentic parts, not addons and not a mixture of different years of parts. I did not care for anything like Johnny Cash's Cadillac one part at a time. Modification, in my mind, changes it from what the car was. (A hot rod is sacrilege!)
Later I restored an MGA roadster. Same thing.
I also collected 1900 model Luger pistols. Same thing.
Concerning the Harley-Davidson, if you start replacing parts, at what point does it stop being a Harley-Davidson? An aftermarket engine can be purchased. Seats, handlebars, lights, gas tank, transmissions, frame. At what point is it not a Harley?
I think once it started off as a Harley .its always a Harley no matter what gets replaced on it.
Whenever I acquired my 1998 FLHTCUI last year it had every bell and whistle offered that year, including the Screaming Eagle package. This package includes the mufflers. IMO putting these mufflers on the 95th Anniversary Edition is like sticking glass packs on the Rolls Royce. And maybe a "wolf whistle" horn, baby moon hubcaps, and curb feelers. (That is just my opinion.)
So I was on a quest to snag a set of OEM mufflers. My months of searching finally paid off whenever I found a set of NOS mufflers on Craigslist in Chico, California. These have never been on a bike and still had the stickers on them. Absolutely pristine! And for $75 plus shipping.
This morning, after much application of WD-40, I pulled the Screaming Eagles off and installed the OEM mufflers. Now my bike (I call him Topper) sounds like the luxury bike that it is.
Me be happy!
That's a steal! Nice and mellow now. And an EVO, you lucky guy! Italian FI or carb?
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NOS mufflers for 1998 FLHTCUI
