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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:05 AM
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Just wondering what options are available for slip on mufflers instead of the stock ones ?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by paullavery
Just wondering what options are available for slip on mufflers instead of the stock ones ?
I assume you wanna go black instead of chrome? If it's the case there in at least 3 options:

http://products.vanceandhines.com/st...softail/46841/

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...hrome-64900335 (available in black)

http://www.rushracingproducts.com/so...luxe07_12.html

May be there is a lot more but I'm going with V&H .Do some research on the forum and you'll find parts that will suit you.

Welcome in the club!

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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 05:50 AM
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Cheers Loonie, definitely Black !
I'll check out the links, can't wait to get mine.

Cheers, Paul.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 07:53 AM
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I have been looking for mufflers for my Fatboy S. I haven't chosen any yet but I did look in some catalogs, V & H, Arlen Ness, etc. I'm still not decided. I think Kuryaken make some that fit tho I'm not crazy about their products.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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Do the slip-ons generally require a re-tune?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mofomojo
Do the slip-ons generally require a re-tune?
I think its only necessary if you change the headers & the intake but i'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along to confirm or correct me.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mofomojo
Do the slip-ons generally require a re-tune?

Normally, if you add slip-ons only, you can get away without a new tune, but HD motors are already tuned lean from the factory, so you'd just be leaning it more. The ECM can make adjustments on its own, and a lot of people say it can compensate for exhaust or intake, but not both at once.


The S-Series bikes already have a high-flow intake (in fact all the models with the new HO 103 do too.) In theory, just adding slip-ons to the S-Series bike should only be a minor adjustment and the ECM should be able to handle it.


I prefer to tune it simply because it is tuned lean and will likely still be lean after ECM makes any changes.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by paullavery
I think its only necessary if you change the headers & the intake but i'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along to confirm or correct me.

That would be true for a touring bike, Wide Glide, Fat Bob or other bikes that have the catalytic converter in the head pipes. The Slim has the cat in the muffler, so stock or new head pipes don't make much, if any difference (unless they are large diameter, then some difference would exist.)
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SLV
That would be true for a touring bike, Wide Glide, Fat Bob or other bikes that have the catalytic converter in the head pipes. The Slim has the cat in the muffler, so stock or new head pipes don't make much, if any difference (unless they are large diameter, then some difference would exist.)
So by changing the stock mufflers we will get rid of the catalytic converter which in my opinion is a good thing, what replacement mufflers would you think are a good option for the slim s ?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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There are a few options in black and a few more in chrome.
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