88 CI is a quiet motor, eh?

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Jun 8, 2013 | 11:44 PM

Road Star

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88 CI is a quiet motor, eh?

Just installed V&H Monster Ovals and it does not sound as good as I thought it would. It just doesn't have the deep and loud sound of a 96. I heard these same muffkers on a 96, then on mine, and it's a big difference.

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Jun 9, 2013 | 06:27 AM

Shakeydeal

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My 88 wasn't quiet.

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Jun 9, 2013 | 06:33 AM

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It's your imagination. I have the same pipes on mine that were on if before the displacement upgrade and there's no sound difference.

Jun 9, 2013 | 07:51 AM

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I think the 88s sound better then the 96s..i had one of each like the 88 better

Jun 9, 2013 | 09:01 AM

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My 88 is FAR from quiet.

Jun 9, 2013 | 09:02 AM

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Bigger motor=bigger bang.

Jun 9, 2013 | 09:05 AM

golfblues

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My 88 sounds better then my 96.

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Jun 9, 2013 | 10:56 AM

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I don't get it! What gives?
I swear my bike is quieter than my friend's bike. I have the "exact" same exhaust he had on his. It's a stock 88" with stock 2-1-2 exhaust headers, and the V&H Monster Ovals.
Maybe it's just me...

Don't get me wrong, I like the sound and the looks of the pipes; it does sound deeper than what I had. Probably not as loud, though.

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