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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Question 2012 Road King pick up

well I got home about 1.5 weeks ago and I picked my new 2012 up today. I had heritage bars installed (love them) and i had 4 point docking station, along with sissy bar/pad and luggage rack installed. Only road for 21.3 miles but it was the best ride I've had in a long time. Now it's time for new pipes. when the tech went over my bike with me he asked me if I wanted to be the first to start it up I said sure. I did and I then I asked the tech if they swap my RK out for a Honda Gold Wing it was way to quiet, that made him laugh. So now im on the hunt for new pipes, any pro/cons to V&H's slip ons or should I just spend the money on a complete set? also do i need to get the fuel pak at the same time or could I wait for a month or two? thanks in advance.

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p.s. I'll post pics in a few days
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Nice bike scooter.
Get the full set.
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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I likie, congrats!!...As skidder said, get the full set, most importantly lose the cat!!!
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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any suggestions on pipes?

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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Sweet
get the full set, ya know ya wanna
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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True duals.
 
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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fuel pak now. Er you know, when the pipes go on
 
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