Quest for the right muffler
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Quest for the right muffler
When I bought my 2006 Heritage Classic, it had Vance & Hines mufflers, which were too loud. I had them changed to Screaming Eagle II's, but I also was not happy with the sound. I changed to "quiet" baffles. Too loud still for my taste. I am now on stock mufflers from a 2007 Heritage Deluxe, with welded in baffles. I installed Q118 and Q158 TT inserts. No effect. Still too loud. I hate that it sounds like an old Volkswagen. (Yes, the enginer runs great) In my quest to find the best muffler, I am now considering getting some mufflers from a touring HD. I just wanted it as quiet as possible. Any suggestions?
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When I bought my 2006 Heritage Classic, it had Vance & Hines mufflers, which were too loud. I had them changed to Screaming Eagle II's, but I also was not happy with the sound. I changed to "quiet" baffles. Too loud still for my taste. I am now on stock mufflers from a 2007 Heritage Deluxe, with welded in baffles. I installed Q118 and Q158 TT inserts. No effect. Still too loud. I hate that it sounds like an old Volkswagen. (Yes, the enginer runs great) In my quest to find the best muffler, I am now considering getting some mufflers from a touring HD. I just wanted it as quiet as possible. Any suggestions?
A 2 into 1 Supertrapp Supermeg is adjustable...make it quiet or loosen it up a little for better performance, your call.
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I want to keep the 2 into 2 pipes, will Supertrapp sell you just the mufflers? I went to their site, but it seems everything they sell is for 2 into 1. I don't want to replace the header pipes, just the mufflers. $1,000 is too much for me at this time. Thx.
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When I bought my 2006 Heritage Classic, it had Vance & Hines mufflers, which were too loud. I had them changed to Screaming Eagle II's, but I also was not happy with the sound. I changed to "quiet" baffles. Too loud still for my taste. I am now on stock mufflers from a 2007 Heritage Deluxe, with welded in baffles. I installed Q118 and Q158 TT inserts. No effect. Still too loud. I hate that it sounds like an old Volkswagen. (Yes, the enginer runs great) In my quest to find the best muffler, I am now considering getting some mufflers from a touring HD. I just wanted it as quiet as possible. Any suggestions?
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And therein lies the problem...I don't know anyone who owns a Harley that I could listen to their bike and find out what they have. I guess I will have to hang around my indy shop and see and hear other bikes. I have heard other Harley's going down the freeway with smooth, great sound, and others that I could not stand. But I have never been able to corner one and actually listen to one up close. I will need to do that instead of trying to find the sound of my dreams. Thx
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And therein lies the problem...I don't know anyone who owns a Harley that I could listen to their bike and find out what they have. I guess I will have to hang around my indy shop and see and hear other bikes. I have heard other Harley's going down the freeway with smooth, great sound, and others that I could not stand. But I have never been able to corner one and actually listen to one up close. I will need to do that instead of trying to find the sound of my dreams. Thx
Sound/ Loudness is soooo personal, and Hundreds of time I/we've suggested the others who want the JUST right sound to---
Go to dealers on Saturday/Sunday mornings and just sit and listen/look for what they like. Or If Ur have any bike shows around, just go to a few of them and see if U find one U like.
Here's another company that takes stock muffs and puts in a new baffle. U send in Ur old one, If they are like new, and they send U back ones they have already modded.. for $169 it seems like fairly good deal if U like them.
I've never heard there in real life, but several others in here have been happy with them..
http://www.americancustom.com/products/slip-on-mufflers
Heres there Streel legals baffles sound bite.
http://www.americancustom.com/listen/
When I was trying it figure out what I wanted back in 07 I know that the sound bites on the ole-Puter was NOT a good way to pick them. Really hard to get good results with them.
Good pickings and hopes this Helps Ya..
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