Do pipes get louder over time ?
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Road Master
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Do pipes get louder over time ?
The stock pipes on my 2012 WG -"tommy gun" 2-1-2's were mouse quiet - as far as Harley's go- until I had a few thousand on her, then it seemed to me they got louder, is that possible ? Maybe after running at 3/4 throttle could something change ?
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Road Warrior
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ONLY pipes that have fiberglass in them will get louder. Period
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If you bore out your engine, it might be louder due to the added compression of the motor.
My pipes have steel baffles only. they were loud from day one. Theyre absurd with no baffles.
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If you bore out your engine, it might be louder due to the added compression of the motor.
My pipes have steel baffles only. they were loud from day one. Theyre absurd with no baffles.
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From: Christoval
My stockers seem to have gotten louder.
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I agree. My V&H Monster Rounds have been on for almost 3 years and while I've noticed a little increase in loudness, the people I ride with have noticed it more.
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On both my 2011, and now my 2014, the stock pipes were whisper quiet new, but have gotten louder as time has gone one. Both seem to have gotten louder right around 1200 miles or so. They won't get much louder though, without some changes being made.