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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 12:47 AM
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Going to check out a 2009 Heritage with stage 1 that has staggered Python exhaust. How loud are they compared to stock - want to keep what little hearing I have left? Any other opinions on these as to quality, sound or performance?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 02:23 AM
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I have Pythons on my Dyna. They're pretty loud but I like the sound of them though.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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I think Pythons have the best sound of any of the mufflers out there. I don't think they are the loudest, but they have a nice deep rumble.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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I've had the Python Staggered Duals on both my 06 and 09 Dyna. They are loud so I put the quiet baffles in them. Still loud but not hateful.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Relatively tame at idle and steady speed cruising, but the hounds of hell when you get on it. Best damn pipes I've ever heard.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 08:46 AM
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a friend of mine has them on his bike and they sound great but they are very loud.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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Yeah....I have them on the FXSTS.....nobody has ever described them as mild. But I do like the sound and there are many other louder pipes, just not a lot louder.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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Python exhaust is made for Drag Specialties by Vance and Hines. They are made to be a bit louder than the comparable V&H pipes. You get V&H qulaity for a little less money...
 
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Yup, great pipes and loud! . However I pulled the baffles and added original BCT baffles .......... Now the Beast sounds insanely LOUD!! Thinking about switching to the QQs..
 
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QQs installed ...........and sound great !!
 
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