RCX slip on?
Stellar HDF Member
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From: The Great Midwest
Yeah...my days of high/low shotguns open pipes is over too. Overall I like the sound of the RCXs..theyll do just what your asking for in regards to the sound. Im not sure why mine were flat on torque...I did have Stage 1 and a dyno tune done with the Street Cannons before trying the Khrome Werks and the RCXs.
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Have you looked into the S&S mk45? To me they sounded much better than the rcx and have that good rumble when you get on the throttle. I have the black finished, but quality is excellent.
Tourer
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From: Arlington, TX
I'm running RC Slip Ons on my 2017 Road Glide Special, Stage One with decatted stock headers. In my opinion they provide a perfect combination of sound when I hammer the throttle and are quiet at cruise.
Last edited by Mac-427; Mar 4, 2018 at 07:19 AM.
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From: Colorado
I have had a set on my RGU for quite some time. Way Way WAY better sound!!!!! When you start the bike up, it sounds like a Harley should sound! Finally!!!! They can be pretty mellow riding around, but when you want to crack it, they bark!! That is what I was looking for.
Recently went 2:1 so will likely be throwing my RCX up for sale. I really liked the RCX sound. From the time you pushed the button till you rolled it back in the garage, maybe better sound than my 2:1. The 2:1 is a big investment so I have to stick with it for a bit.
Recently went 2:1 so will likely be throwing my RCX up for sale. I really liked the RCX sound. From the time you pushed the button till you rolled it back in the garage, maybe better sound than my 2:1. The 2:1 is a big investment so I have to stick with it for a bit.
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From: NY
I know this post is a few months old, but Im looking at either the RCX, Vance & Hines, and S&S MK45 slip ons. Sound is important, but not as important as keeping the warranty (so no head pipe until the warranty is up), as well as not losing any low/mid range torque. Anyone have real world experience with these? I currently have a 2018 Street Glide Special with stock pipes, Heavy Breather, and Pro Street Tuner.