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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Probably covered a million times but I'm trying to figure where the cats are on 2013 Heritage?
My real question is...if you put slip-ons does that automatically eliminate the cats?
 
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Yes...the cats are in the muffler. Slip ons will remove the cats on a Heritage.
 
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Cool...Thanks!
 
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You're welcome...btw, here's a pick of my Heritage muffler removed and you can see the cat in the muffler.

 
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What did you end up putting on? Slip-ons or full exhaust?
 
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I put on Bassani slip ons w/2" baffles per my sig pic.
 
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I drilled, Punched and pryed my Cats out. Then I got a 3/8 x18" drill bit and drilled holes into the baffle cap to get the sound I wanted till I could buy a D&D exhaust, That was 2yrs ago and I like the sound just fine. The PowerVision tuned it Great.
 
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Originally Posted by Fierofly
I drilled, Punched and pryed my Cats out. Then I got a 3/8 x18" drill bit and drilled holes into the baffle cap to get the sound I wanted till I could buy a D&D exhaust, That was 2yrs ago and I like the sound just fine. The PowerVision tuned it Great.
Hi Fierofly

I have the cats in on my 2007 FXSTC which I brought buy choice and they are great for getting around with out drawing to much attention! but! like everyone else I would like just a little bit more bark and rumble. I read the cats are a bitch to remove and did you take the mufflers of your bike to do it? and also where did you do the drilling in the baffle?

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