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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.
 
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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..

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nice pipe bline!!
 
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nice pipe bline!!
Thanks !!

I like it.. But what do I know? I've only owned Harley's for 6 days now !!..

 
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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


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The louder the better but wear ear plugs.
 
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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..

That's a great exhaust! 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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Which pipes to order that aren't too loud but still rumble louder than stock and price? Thanks.

hb
I'd recommend SE II's slip-ons as well for you.. to replace the stock mufflers for a couple reasons..
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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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
 
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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.

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