Stock exhaust?
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From: The Wasteland
Stock exhaust?
I know most people change the pipes as soon as they get the bike, but who else besides me has kept their stock exhaust on? I have had 3 other Harleys and changed the exhaust on all of them, I actually had 4 different sets of pipes for the Super Glide. I thought when I got the Electra Glide I would want a louder pipe, but after riding it for nearly 6 months Ive grown to like the quieter pipes. Its nice to be going down the road at 60 or 70 mph and be able to talk to my wife without yelling. I can hear the tunes clear as a bell too. I think I will keep it stock.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: western Mass
RE: Stock exhaust?
New 05 Electra Glide Classic 9/04..........still has the original exhaust. I've thought about changing pipes quite a bit, but I also kinda like the quieter ride on a bike like this. I may try true duals just to cut down the right side heat thing but otherwise think it'll stay this way.
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From: Northern VA, Madison GA
RE: Stock exhaust?
I've spotted a few HD's with stock pipes, The ones I've seen were really kept up looking nice and when I got close I realized they must have kept the stock pipe set up. Nothing wrong with that, it just takes you for a minute when you realize the bike is quiet, you still google eye the bike, there is just no noise.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Connecticut
RE: Stock exhaust?
Every Harley I've had has had loud pipes. On my new Ultra I decided to take a chance on the new Screamin Eagle street legal pipes. Just a little louder than stock with a nice tone. I still haven't decided if I'll keep them on it yet, because I really like the sound of louder pipes, but I must say I'm kind of enjoying this quieter mellow tone. I must be getting old.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Western PA
RE: Stock exhaust?
I changed mine but may switch back to stock. I'm need to take a longtrip first, before I decide. I must be getting old!
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From: Upstate New York
RE: Stock exhaust?
I hear ya,,, but,,,guys will be guys,, and I had to keep up with the forum Joneses'
so I compromised and ordered the supertrapp SE's. about 2 db over stock,
and about 7-9 increase on HP and Trq.#'s
besides,,, loud pipes are getting to much attention from local law!
I know this for fact!,,,sasss a frass asass a frigg a frass asa ssasss
so I compromised and ordered the supertrapp SE's. about 2 db over stock,
and about 7-9 increase on HP and Trq.#'s
besides,,, loud pipes are getting to much attention from local law!
I know this for fact!,,,sasss a frass asass a frigg a frass asa ssasss
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From: Tucson, Az
RE: Stock exhaust?
In my youth I thought loud pipes were kool!I notice afew comments above about "must be getting old". I'm sure that plays a large part in it. Now that I'm an old fart I enjoy the peace and tranquility that comes with a "gentle" rumble of the pipes. I also pride myself in not further damaging the image of motorcyclist by angering people with loud, intrusive, unwanted sounds.
