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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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I had noticed a loss of torque after the installation of the V&H true duals on my 05 Deluxe. It is allsp set up with with stage 1, and Terry's Components Terminal Velocity II. After much consideration I opted to get SE203 cams & SE easy push rods installed. At the same time I had the tensioners replaced as well. I am please to say that all the torque I had lost is back and more. However, I am a littler concerned over the level of sound I am now creating, and I already have the quiet baffles. Is there anything else I can do to lower the noise level of the true duels?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Better go back to the stock exhaust...

Don't wanna annoy anyone do you?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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That's funny...... No way I'm going back to stock, I would just like to tone it down a bit so I don't give myself a headache!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Ear plugs, they help reduce fatigue and hearing loss. You can still hear everything around that you need to but wind and exhaust isn't as loud.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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BUY A WING?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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The ear plugs suggestion is appreciated.....................

As for the wing............................... I just don't see that happening!

I guess I thought there might be another baffle option that would work in the V&H mufflers?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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+1 on earplugs! I didn't know how much I would appreciate having all my hearing at the end of a ride til I started wearing them. Really for me it's more the wind noise than the exhaust though... and my sideshots aren'tquiet by any means!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Sorry Luxe I did't see this before I emailed you. I use ear plugs on long trips, and I have the stock exhaust. I've Tried with and without ear plugs, prefer with.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Hey Silver Fox thanks for the email. It looks as if your perilous journey through customization is just beginning. You've got a great canvas. Take your time & make it your own.
I wear ear plugs on hi way rides, but now I think I'll be wearing them all the time.
 
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