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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Just curious to see who are the quiet type and who lets it be known when they are arriving . You can tell who I am from my screen name V & H Longshots w/out baffles
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Just installed Thunderheaders. Cant wait to ride now.

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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I have Cycle Shack Turn-outs and love the sound and looks.
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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LOUD!
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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I like mine medium well with a bit of spicy mustard on the side, grilled over a mesquite fire.

not too loud but pleasent to the ears
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: Philt

LOUD!
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: si6

I like mine medium well with a bit of spicy mustard on the side, grilled over a mesquite fire.

not too loud but pleasent to the ears
LMAO [sm=funnypostabove.gif]
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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I'm in the minority here. I believe in stealth!!
 
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ORIGINAL: whaap

I'm in the minority here. I believe in stealth!!
Me, too. I have modified stock mufflers, not much louder than stock.

 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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When I first started there was only one way to run the exhaust,and that was with the fire belching out the back.Now,I prefer not quite so loud, but powerful.The sound a Hot Roddedmotor makes.
 



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