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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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So I'm contemplating about removing my baffles from my stock slim. If I do so, would I need a high flow breather and a tune? Or if in going that route should I just buy aftermarket pipes as well?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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I removed the baffles from my stock mufflers and got a crappy sound and a lot of decel pop. Also lost a ton of torque. Wasnt worth it

Buy aftermarket pipes, high flow AC, and a tuner. Its worth it
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Thanks for the reply man, may I ask what setup you went with?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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It listed in my signature, Noticed a very nice increase in HP and TQ
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by batmanslim
So I'm contemplating about removing my baffles from my stock slim. If I do so, would I need a high flow breather and a tune? Or if in going that route should I just buy aftermarket pipes as well?
Go to www.cyclesolutions.com They have Bub slip ons on sale for $129 a pair shipped and complete Rush long chrome system for $269 plus the flange kit. These are for Softail with staggered mufflers, not the shotgun mufflers. You will not be happy with baffle removal. I believe your "cats" are in your mufflers also.
 

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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Go to www.cyclesolutions.com They have Bub slip ons on sale for $129 a pair shipped and complete Rush long chrome system for $269 plus the flange kit. These are for Softail with staggered mufflers, not the shotgun mufflers
I bought the rush full system for $269.99. Pretty damn nice expecially for that price.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by proraptor
I bought the rush full system for $269.99. Pretty damn nice expecially for that price.
Best deal I have come across on a complete long system. My friend installed these on his 2008 Heritage, took him about 3 hrs, looks and sounds great. Pipe quality and fit were good and ceramic coated to keep them cooler.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks guys, may wait next year to tackle this project. That way I can have everything done at once instead of piecing it together.
 
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I'm assuming you've checked out bikes with no baffles/drag pipes. Been there, done that, and it was a mistake for me. Beyond performance questions, it was just WAY too loud for longer rides.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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If you are just putting on pipes then it will be ok just piecing it together. Pipes only won't require a tune if that is your concern. Personally I would do the pipes now if funds allow. Sometimes it's easier to swallow the cost for mods in increments then in one big expense.
 
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