Newbie - suggested initial upgrades?
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A lot of good advice, thanks. A bit impressive every single one of you said to stay away from the slip ons, so I think I'll follow that bit of advice ;-) As for the actual pipes, I'm looking to keep the two-two straight look on the right side of the bike. Ultimately it'll come down to how much money I walk away with after deployment.
Again, if yall have suggestions on specific brands, at least that'll give me a starting point for research. Looking for something with a nice deep sound, but not quite so loud that it'll wake the neighbors up.
Thanks again,
Dave
Again, if yall have suggestions on specific brands, at least that'll give me a starting point for research. Looking for something with a nice deep sound, but not quite so loud that it'll wake the neighbors up.
Thanks again,
Dave
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Just keep reading in here. by next yr U'll know a looooot more than U do now..
Theirs no BEST of anything, only what we like the best and we all have our own ideas of what that is.
Theirs no BEST of anything, only what we like the best and we all have our own ideas of what that is.
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Same here, forget the slip-ons you will likely end up with new pipes eventually. Just surrender to the dark side now and start spending!!!
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If you can't buy exhaust right away you might try a set of used Rush slip ons. They sound good and there are plenty of guys on here who have an extra set from when they upgraded to full exhaust. Also, I see a set of apes in your future.
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Hey folks,
I'm looking to get a 2011 Softail Deluxe next year (my first). I have no experience with upgrades/accessories, as my first bike was a '84 Honda VF700C, so I'm looking for suggestions/advice one what to get initially with the bike. I figure I'll start out with a passenger backrest an a basic stage one kit w/ a SE air cleaner, pipes, and EFI remapping. Money may be a bit tight initially, so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for the best sounding slip ons for around $300 or so.
I'm looking to get a 2011 Softail Deluxe next year (my first). I have no experience with upgrades/accessories, as my first bike was a '84 Honda VF700C, so I'm looking for suggestions/advice one what to get initially with the bike. I figure I'll start out with a passenger backrest an a basic stage one kit w/ a SE air cleaner, pipes, and EFI remapping. Money may be a bit tight initially, so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for the best sounding slip ons for around $300 or so.
Then ride it for a couple of years and put on what you find out it needs, if anything.