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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Has anyone had these for a while (at least a year) without any issues? They sound great and look good but I'm goin to pass if the their track record is too bad.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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Like anything, there have been people that have had issues, and others that have not. Why not get the real thing though and not support the Chinese and their lack of regard to copyrights?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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I made a posting a few weeks ago. A buddy of mine bought, what he thought were authentic CFR's from ebay for $500.00. (That was a bit suspicious to me). Now that have CFR's, I can tell the difference from the crap that he's running and mine.


HogPro currently has 1 set available. Get the real deal and you won't be disappointed or like my bud, embarrassed cause he's running a fake set.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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They're called Knock-offs for a reason. Anything with that type of designation, I usually try to steer clear of. But that's just me.
 
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So can anyone explain why these are so popular. I'm not feeling the hype over here
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 01:51 PM
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^Why CFR's are so popular? They are popular because they sound incredible, and they look great to boot. The knock-offs are just that, cheap imitations of the real thing, Chinese made pieces of crap...
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17
^Why CFR's are so popular? They are popular because they sound incredible, and they look great to boot. The knock-offs are just that, cheap imitations of the real thing, Chinese made pieces of crap...
If you ask this question it is clear you have not seen or heard the real thing. I have a few sets of smooth chrome on the shelf and a few sets of double fluted. If youa re like me and want the real thing give me a call and I can get a set out for you.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Hogpro
If you ask this question it is clear you have not seen or heard the real thing. I have a few sets of smooth chrome on the shelf and a few sets of double fluted. If youa re like me and want the real thing give me a call and I can get a set out for you.
Any special deals for forum members?
 
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Yup, gotta admit they do sound incredible.....I have Rinehart 2-1, but really, really love the sound of CFR's. I would put them on my dyna if they made them......I will probably build my own baffles.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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CFR mufflers sell for retail. If you need a set let me know. I have chrome double fluted and smooth chrome in stock right now. If you need a set of either call before they are gone as they sell out fast.
 
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