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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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I'm thinking about putting Rush Slip-ons on my Heritage but I'm a bit confused on the baffle size's. I'm would like a deep mello tone and not real loud.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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The Rush Slip-ons are not too loud; at least by my standards.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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I have the 2" baffles which have a nice deep rumble. However they can be a little loud when cruising on the highway when my windshield is installed.
I would recommend the 1.75.....they are slightly quieter and everyone says they still have that deep tone.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Thanks for the reponses it looks like the 1.75 are what I want.

I've been looking at one of the site sponsors Warehouse direct, so far they seem to be the cheapest does anyone know of another vendor that has low prices?

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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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I got mine at Fuelmoto for $219 back in 2007.
http://www.fuelmotousa.com/
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Forgot to mention.....there are also sound clips of the different baffle sizes on Fuelmoto's website. That might help give you a general idea of the loudness.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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+ 1 for Fuel Moto.

hang out at bike night - find one that sounds like you want.
 

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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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go with 1.75 for ride-ability and they will sound loud if you get on the throttle but quiet enough to not get you in trouble.
 
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+1 on FuelMoto. Great customer service too.

I also would recommend the 1.75".
I'm running the 2.00" now and I did not really notice a difference in volume compared to the BSS with quite baffle i had previously installed. As you might know, the BSS with quite baffle is not really quiet...
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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I started with the 1.75s then moved down to the 1.5s...call me a wimp, but they still had the deep rumble of the larger baffle, and were louder than stock. JM2Cts.
 
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