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Mar 14, 2011 | 09:14 AM

Talldog

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2011 Heritage Softail

I've got a 2011 Heritage Softail Classic with Rush Slip-Ons and 1 3/4" Baffles. Thinking about switching to 2" Baffles to make the bike a little louder at highway speeds.

Any negatives to doing this that I should be aware of as far as power/torque?

Thanks

Mar 14, 2011 | 01:07 PM

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The 2" baffle will provide the best overall power for your mufflers. So you should gain a bit but realistically that will only show on the dyno. Real world, you will not feel the difference in the seat. The 2" will be slightly louder and will not mellow out as much at cruizing speeds. Most people with the 2.25" think it's too much on long rides, unless you are one of those that really likes it loud.

Ryan

Mar 14, 2011 | 02:01 PM

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Thanks Ryan, just to be sure, I believe my Slip-Ons are your part # 25304 (Baloney Cut).

The part # for the 2" Baffle kit would be 142012 correct?

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Mar 15, 2011 | 09:15 AM

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You are correct.
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Ryan

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Thanks Ryan, just to be sure, I believe my Slip-Ons are your part # 25304 (Baloney Cut).

The part # for the 2" Baffle kit would be 142012 correct?

Thanks

Oct 17, 2011 | 08:02 AM

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You are correct.
Thanks,
Ryan

Ryan, I own a 2011 Heritage Softail Classic, FLSTC. I was going to purchase the Rush slip on with the straight cut end in a 1.50" baffle. It looks like the straight cut softail slip on is not avail anymore, is that the case? If avail what is the part number? The baffle size is a question for me, I just want to get the factory mufflers off to get rid of some heat they generate, not looking for a loud sound, I like the mellow sound, I assume the 1.5" would be the best overall choice?

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Oct 17, 2011 | 11:09 AM

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If you are looking for a mellow sound, the 1.75" will be the best option. We have discontinued the 1.50" baffle due to extremely low demand. The 1.75" has a deep throaty tone at idle and when you crack the throttle. It will mellow out at cruising speeds but is still louder than stock.
You are correct that the straight cut is no longer available. The current options are the slashdown, baloney(slash out) and we also offer a tip compatible package at a reduced price for riders looking for options other than the standard cuts. Tips available in the discounted package are 3006,3014,3017,3022,3014B. http://www.rushracingproducts.com/chrometips.html

-Ryan

Oct 17, 2011 | 11:58 AM

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Ryan, thanks for the quick response, I just ordered a pair of the tip campatible with 1.75" baffles and the tapered tips that can be positioned. Looking forward to installing them. I have used Rush mufflers on my Roadking and E/glide, always satisfied.

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Dec 29, 2011 | 08:17 AM

Skeet7373

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Hello Ryan
I have a 2011 Hd Deluxe that is the hottest bike I ever rode. Please tell me where the cat's are located, muffler or head pipe? Besides the heat this bike sounds like a sewing machine!

Thanks
Skeet
aka Karen

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Jan 2, 2012 | 10:43 AM

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The cat is located in the muffler. Adding aftermarket slipons will reduce the heat and improve the sound. Also the stock air to fuel ratio is on the lean side and causes the bike to run hot. I have meet people that installed fuel management systems on stock bikes just to cool the engine down a bit. To directly address the heat issues, we ceramic coat the inside and outside of the headpipes on all of our full systems. This causes at least a 300 deg heat reduction directly on the head pipe.
-Ryan