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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 08:35 AM
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Just looking for some insight on the difference between regular slip on exhaust and then "cocktail shaker" slip Ons. First, I noticed a difference in price. I can get like 2 cocktail shakers for like $150-200...compared to the Rush slip Ons for like $350. Other than that, is there any difference in performance, sound, etc?
Not looking to spend a lot of $$ for a full exhaust change, so slipons is the way I'm looking to go. I'd appreciate any advice/help with this. Oh yeah, my bike is a 2014 Softail Slim. Thanks!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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What is your priority- are you concerned about looks, performance, sound? and what is the quality of the Cocktail Shakers you've seen for $150 ?

Yiou may want to take a look at what American Custom has to offer in affordable slip ons. I have them on my Road King and am pleased with the sound, performance and quality.

http://www.americancustom.com/
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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I bought a set of the bell tips (cocktail shakers) and although they looked cool, I have to say the quality is not as good as the V&H. The sound was not what I was looking for either. Also I had to fab my own bracket to mount them. I ran them for about 6 months and then decided to go back to my pythons. Again, they do look really good and they draw some attention. Good luck on whatever you decide.
 
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Originally Posted by RebelBugler
What is your priority- are you concerned about looks, performance, sound? and what is the quality of the Cocktail Shakers you've seen for $150 ?

Yiou may want to take a look at what American Custom has to offer in affordable slip ons. I have them on my Road King and am pleased with the sound, performance and quality.

http://www.americancustom.com/
Honestly, at this time, I'm just looking for a little sound. I know for the real performance I'd probably have to go with the full exhaust exchange. For now, I'm not spending the money. I know I'll get a small increase in horsepower with the slip ons, plus they're a third the cost of full exhaust.
I just happen to hear about these cocktail shaker slip ons & was just wondering if they're comparable to other slipons (V&H, Rush, Freedom, etc).
 
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Originally Posted by vallokid
I bought a set of the bell tips (cocktail shakers) and although they looked cool, I have to say the quality is not as good as the V&H. The sound was not what I was looking for either. Also I had to fab my own bracket to mount them. I ran them for about 6 months and then decided to go back to my pythons. Again, they do look really good and they draw some attention. Good luck on whatever you decide.
Good to know...yeah, I seen them called bell tips too (Paughco). Yeah, I may just stick with my original idea & get the Rush slip ons...thanks for the info
 
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