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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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Here is a badly recorded sound comparison for those wanting to hear the difference between a stock FLHR and one with OS450s, Screamin Eagle intake, and stage 1 download from the stealership.


 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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I still feel like the OS 450s are quiet at idle and only get loud at higher Roma. Pull the baffle wraps if you want to hear them bark.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Nice upgrade. I like
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:24 PM
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I pulled the baffle sock off when i had 450's. There is very little back pressure when this is done and i lost a lot of low end grunt. However i really do like them as they come out of the box, a little quiet at idle, but good power over stock and they sound good cracking the throttle.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:41 PM
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I was looking for a sound that was low in the frequency range, and still had some pop with throttle, but my neighbors wouldn't hate me too much. I think I got the best possible outcome.
 
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Do they mellow at freeway speeds?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Idahokid
Do they mellow at freeway speeds?
Yes, one of my favorite mufflers I've had for long days in the saddle. I've had Hi-Outputs, OS 450, CFR, Big Louie's, RCX 4.5, MGS loud baffle.
 
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