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Just traded the wife's FXD for a 2013 Deluxe a couple of weeks ago. Question for the softail gang - we had V&H short shots on her FXD, then V&H slips on's for awhile - both were pretty loud - her new job has her working at a retirement community so she needs to go a little quieter than those, but would like a "little" more sound than stock (mainly to hear it at highway speeds over the wind and traffic) - what has everyone had success with? Thanks in advance for input!
Just traded the wife's FXD for a 2013 Deluxe a couple of weeks ago. Question for the softail gang - we had V&H short shots on her FXD, then V&H slips on's for awhile - both were pretty loud - her new job has her working at a retirement community so she needs to go a little quieter than those, but would like a "little" more sound than stock (mainly to hear it at highway speeds over the wind and traffic) - what has everyone had success with? Thanks in advance for input!
Rush slip-ons with the 1.75" or 2" baffles are a much deeper sound, still a nice volume though.
You can also get a bit deeper sound out of any pipe by installing some Thunder Torque Inserts....plus you'll get a bump in low and mid range power.
My Rush 2" slip ons are loud but not insanely so. Though I did set off a car alarm today in the street. 1.75" might be better for her. I think on Rush's website you can hear some video of each of their slip ons.
Thanks for the input - I'll do some surfing with the suggestions and see what seems to be the best sound.
**do the Softails have the cat's in the mufflers like the Dynas? Assuming the SE slip on's would still have the cat's, hence quieter than aftermarket options?
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