Which pipes and why?
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RE: Which pipes and why?
Here's another vote for the SE2, I have baloney cut, I believe slash down to be a bit louder though because they project the sound down rather than out the side.
will soon be switching to V&H though for a cleaner look.
will soon be switching to V&H though for a cleaner look.
Cruiser
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RE: Which pipes and why?
I have a Cobra pipe.
It's a two to one.
Why - because that's what the previous owner put on. I think it sounds great.
I was also told by a Harley mechanic that a two to one pipe is better than a two to two. However many Harley owners don't go that route because they don't like the aesthetic.
However, I really love the look of a two to one pipe..
It's a two to one.
Why - because that's what the previous owner put on. I think it sounds great.
I was also told by a Harley mechanic that a two to one pipe is better than a two to two. However many Harley owners don't go that route because they don't like the aesthetic.
However, I really love the look of a two to one pipe..
Road Captain
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RE: Which pipes and why?
The wife has an '05 Softail Deluxe and she had the Vance & Hines installed before it left the dealer. If I recall she went with the StraightShots, SE Air Cleaner and the V&H FuelPak. It definitely sounds like a Harley
Link to the V&H website is HERE
Wife's bike pic:
Link to the V&H website is HERE
Wife's bike pic:
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RE: Which pipes and why?
ORIGINAL: B Line
I have a Cobra pipe.
It's a two to one.
Why - because that's what the previous owner put on. I think it sounds great.
I was also told by a Harley mechanic that a two to one pipe is better than a two to two. However many Harley owners don't go that route because they don't like the aesthetic.
However, I really love the look of a two to one pipe..
I have a Cobra pipe.
It's a two to one.
Why - because that's what the previous owner put on. I think it sounds great.
I was also told by a Harley mechanic that a two to one pipe is better than a two to two. However many Harley owners don't go that route because they don't like the aesthetic.
However, I really love the look of a two to one pipe..
The guys at Vance and Hines will tell you very quickly their Propipe HS 2 into 1 is easily their best performer.
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RE: Which pipes and why?
ORIGINAL: harleybiker
Which pipes to order that aren't too loud but still rumble louder than stock and price? Thanks.
hb
Which pipes to order that aren't too loud but still rumble louder than stock and price? Thanks.
hb
1. Not too loud and relatively close to stock exhaust.
2. Least intrusive, meaning not too much retuning or rejetting needed.. A fuelie (fuel injected) will still require the chip and remap though.
3. A whole lot cheaper than a total exhaust change.. Assuming you're currently running the stock exhaust headers and mufflers.
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RE: Which pipes and why?
ORIGINAL: fxdxsteve
your question pretty much narrows it down to everything . lol
my suggestion is to find a place where a lot of bikes go all day long and hang out for a while like a dealership or biker bar when you hear a bike that sounds the way you like go ask the rider what he's running. haven't met a biker yet that wouldn't talk about his bike at length
your question pretty much narrows it down to everything . lol
my suggestion is to find a place where a lot of bikes go all day long and hang out for a while like a dealership or biker bar when you hear a bike that sounds the way you like go ask the rider what he's running. haven't met a biker yet that wouldn't talk about his bike at length
hehehe..if this weren't true there would be no HDForums....lol
i do agree with steve totally, thats how i ended up with my SEII's
Tourer
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RE: Which pipes and why?
My vote, and it is just my vote, is for SuperTrapp slip-ons, internal disc. You want more than stock but not to loud. The set up they come with is 12 discs (they are fully adjustable with more or less discs). the sound is a nice round mellow note with improved power. If you want "RORT" comming out you tail pipe this is a good choice. If you want "BLATT" comming out the tail pipe you will have many to choose from. Although I have to admit I do like the "BLATT" comming out of Rineharts. Just too loud for long trips.
Joe
Joe