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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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I bought a used 2010 Ultra last fall with Python slip-ons. The bike runs great, but is lacking a little in bark department. I was wondering if I can simply replace the existing slip-ons with another brand without remapping.

Also, any recommendations for slip-ons that have a deep bark when when under heavy acceleration, but are very mellow and quite while cruising on the highway.

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Are you able to un bolt the end of your pipes & remove some baffles?
 
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Are you able to un bolt the end of your pipes & remove some baffles?
Talked to the dealer today. Dealer said if I remove the baffles, the bike wont run as good because of loss of back pressure. I also found a post on hdfourms, that stated that sound wasn't so good without the baffles.

I also discovered that I don't have a stage 1 AC, just slip-ons and maybe a little tunning. Dealer stated I could just replace the slip-ons without retuning.
 
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I get my Vance and Hines slip ons tomorrow, I have heard they sound great, cost me only $250, I will post tomorrow on how I think they sound. To set my reference, before I bought my Fatboy, I had the Sportster 1200 with drag pipes. That bike sounded awesome.
 
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I sure have been impressed with my Jackpots!
 
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Originally Posted by dad311
I bought a used 2010 Ultra last fall with Python slip-ons. The bike runs great, but is lacking a little in bark department. I was wondering if I can simply replace the existing slip-ons with another brand without remapping.

Also, any recommendations for slip-ons that have a deep bark when when under heavy acceleration, but are very mellow and quite while cruising on the highway.

thx
Are you saying the Pythons are not loud?
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Are you saying the Pythons are not loud?
Yep, sitting a stop light last weekend with bikes all around and could hear mine running.

Im looking for a little louder at idle, a lot louder under acceleration and quite on the highway.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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I'd replace the header or have the cat in the collector removed. Then try the same pipes and it will sound completely different.
 



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