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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by yandeltx
I have a 2012 Deluxe with V&H 3" slashcuts with V&H competition baffles, trust me they are loud. I think they sound great.
I also have these pipes on a 2012 Fat Boy Lo with Stage I air cleaner, and an EJK tuner, and can't be more pleased. And yes, they are loud!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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i just put a set of kromewerks 3" slip on bullet mufflers. they look exactly like factory mufflers.
but they sound awesome!! only bad thing is wifey now knows what time
i come home.
only $300 bux, but i found a set on ebay for $125
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
2'' Rush slip ons,, They are all U'll need to be happy, with Ur needs...

Just put them on and go.....nothing else needed till U want to do more....

Gar-un-tee Ya,, they'll put a smile on Ur face everytime U start her up and take a ride...


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Have the 1.75 rush slip ons. The idle is just way too quiet. How much louder would the 2 inch baffles be?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscle
Have the 1.75 rush slip ons. The idle is just way too quiet. How much louder would the 2 inch baffles be?
You need to get out among some bikes and listen for what you like. Ask them what pipes they are running. Then you can make a big boy decision.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscle
Have the 1.75 rush slip ons. The idle is just way too quiet. How much louder would the 2 inch baffles be?
Why gosh...they'd be about () much louder.
 

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