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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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So I love my stock 2000 Heritage Classic....except the sound. I don't want loud just a bit louder than stock. Would swapping the mufflers out to Sceamin Eagles help? Also, would they require any change to the carb set up? Are the mufflers ez to swap out? thanks!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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The mufflers alone will require no changes to the carb. This is only necessary if you also do a air cleaner change
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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I added se slipons to my old fxdl. Not to loud and much better than stock.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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I swapped out my stock mufflers on my 05 deluxe w/ SE slash cut slip-ons. I did notice some power increase, but i'd still like a bit more sound.

Possibly going to drill some holes, but haven't found a good tutorial to learn how, yet…..
 
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Sounds like it would b worth doing. How do u remove and install the mufflers? Never done it.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete3323
Sounds like it would b worth doing. How do u remove and install the mufflers? Never done it.
Just loosen the clamps and remove the bolts to the retaining bracket. You will need to spray penetrating oil all around the muffler to head pipe joint. Wear gloves so you can get a good grip and twist the mufflers back and forth while pulling. You will have to keep spraying the penetrating oil, pulling and twisting. Not hard at all but you might think they are never coming off. They will. Just keep at it. When I install new mufflers I put a light coat of high temp silicone on the inside of the muffler where it goes on the head pipe. Spread it around with my finger. Tighten clamps to 55 to 60 ft lbs. HD says the clamps are a one time use item but I have never had a problem reusing them.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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Thanks, Martin. Great info!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Snuggyph1
I swapped out my stock mufflers on my 05 deluxe w/ SE slash cut slip-ons. I did notice some power increase, but i'd still like a bit more sound.

Possibly going to drill some holes, but haven't found a good tutorial to learn how, yet…..
How about this tutorial solution ~ Sell them to Pete?
 
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the newer SE pipes are only a couple DB's louder,, barely can tell any diff, the older SE (pre 07) are a lot louder,, Close to my 2'' Rush..

Rush does make a muffler with 1 1/2'' baffle.. Pretty tame while being louder than the stockers.
 
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