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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Has anyone opted for aftermarket exaust pipes to louden up this type of Harley? Thanks
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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Not me. Im going to leave mine bone stock. Im over all that loud noise.[:-]
 
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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Cowboy Harry......You don't find your bike too quiet?

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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The #1 mod performed on H-Ds is the exhausts.

I had a set of V&H Longshots installed on my FXDX before it left the dealership. Better sound / rumble without being obnoxious. The pipes were part of the Stage 1 mod.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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No I do not find it to quite. I wanted it quiet. Actuly the stock pipes are louder than I expected them to be. In the past I have run straight drag pipes , but would rather keep it quiet the days. Besides, If I want to go down the road and make some noise I just drive my mustang(it aint so quite) . Im happy with my stock Harley pipes, just enuf sound to hear em and I think they look good to. [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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I've got V&H pipes on, and I love them. I did a stage 1, more power, more noise, more attitude without being obnoxious.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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added cycle shack slash cut slip ons as part of stage one modification , dyno will decide if I leave the baffles in or not
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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SEII Slip-On Slash cut
 
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I installed vance and hines big radius pipes on my duece and i love the sound. You hear alot of popping when downshifting and sound good with baffles in or out.(mine are out). My brother in law has vance hines big shots installed on his bike and it puts out more of a deeper tone. They actually sound better than mine but i like the looks of mine better. I recomend vance and hines. got to there website and you can see and hear all the pipes on the webpage'
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks to all who answered my question. Appreciate the knowledge

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