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Old 07-12-2017, 03:53 PM
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Yeah you guys might say I'm crazy, but honestly I dont care about more HP/TQ. Not at this time anyway. And I dont have 5k or more to put into it either. I'm strictly after better idle sound.
 
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Old 07-12-2017, 03:57 PM
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Yeah you guys might say I'm crazy, but honestly I dont care about more HP/TQ. Not at this time anyway. And I dont have 5k or more to put into it either. I'm strictly after better idle sound.
You might not care, but you asked how to get the sound - we're telling you.....the only way to do it is to go beyond Stage 1, otherwise it'll sound as it does now.
 
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I agree with the others. Stage II, decat the header, and 4.5" slip-ons with a hot rod tune, and I think you'll find what you're looking for.

I tried it all, and was not happy until I did the above. Now, I couldn't be happier!!
 
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Absolutely. You want more sound, you have to pump up the volume.
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
2017 Road Glide Special.

Bought my first Harley almost a month ago. Had the 1000 mile service last weekend.

When I bought the bike, the only upgrade I added was S&S slip ons. I LOVE the sound of them when I get on the throttle, but idling leaves a little to be desired.

What can I do to make the idle exhaust note sound better/louder? I realize the newer bikes are EFI and I'll never get that old school harley sound, but there are other things that can be done, yes?

I'm considering the stage 1 air/tuner upgrade. Will this significantly improve the idle sound? I dont have the budget yet for any motor work like cams and such, so just wondering if just the stage 1 upgrade with help.

I'd like to keep the S&S slip ons, but could consider adding headers.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Trade it in a leftover 2016
 
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I don't understand how a Stage II would give deeper sound. Especially an EPA compliant cam will only give minimal lope.

IMHO..put on slip ons, and be done with it.
 
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I don't understand how a Stage II would give deeper sound. Especially an EPA compliant cam will only give minimal lope.

IMHO..put on slip ons, and be done with it.
It's only EPA compliant when tuned with an EPA compliant Tuner. The difference between my bike's sound and a M8 with just Rineharts is night and day.....louder, deeper and absolutely with a camy lope.

Maybe go to a bike night and try to find a M8 with a full Stage 2 (header done too) and you'll hear the difference for yourself.
 
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Stage II with CAT. Cast this video to something with decent speakers.
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Yeah you guys might say I'm crazy, but honestly I dont care about more HP/TQ. Not at this time anyway. And I dont have 5k or more to put into it either. I'm strictly after better idle sound.
Get a shovel or well tuned Evo if you really care about sound.
 
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