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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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HD hesitated when I asked about V&N slipons for my bike. Just wanted to add a little sound to it. They said they're under alot of pressure due to EPA about decibel output. Anyone else have this come up?
 

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Your HD dealer hesitated? Mine couldn't take my money fast enough. V&H Big Radius.
 

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There has been an under-current of discussion about customers and dealers modifying stock bikes straight off the showroom floor for many years. H-D has cut back a lot on its SE parts due to the pressure you mention. EPA no doubt will argue that there is no point manufacturing compliant vehicles if the scurrilous customers then modify them! I fear there is an inevitable outcome just over the horizon.....
 
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just buy the pipes and put theme on. ever need to take the bike to the dealer, put the stocks back on first...if you are nervous.

simple as that. it's not a full system, just slip ons. you don't even need to tune them (can if you want but, not 100% required). if the dealer isn't selling them order off the interwebs. tons on ebay.


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That exhaust will burn up the valves in no time flat. The efi systematic A/F controller switch can not change the burn rate quick enough. You’ve been warned.....
 
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Originally Posted by ezrider93012
HD hesitated when I asked about V&N slipons for my bike. Just wanted to add a little sound to it. They said they're under alot of pressure due to EPA about decibel output. Anyone else have this come up?
Get some of their Street Cannons or Screaming Eagle slip-ons. They're louder than stock but not nearly as loud as others.
 
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That exhaust will burn up the valves in no time flat. The efi systematic A/F controller switch can not change the burn rate quick enough. You’ve been warned.....
Are you speaking of all Vance and Hines slip'ons here? I'm running V&H straight shot slip-on's along with a Sledge intake and Power Vision tuner... Now you got me nervous. Sorry about the hijack ezrider.
 
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Originally Posted by ezrider93012
HD hesitated when I asked about V&N slipons for my bike. Just wanted to add a little sound to it. They said they're under alot of pressure due to EPA about decibel output. Anyone else have this come up?
No matter what you do to your exhaust, even if you kept it stock, you should consider some Thunder Torque Inserts™.

With these, you will get a bit deeper tone, producing a throatier growl/rumble.

Check out this video with stock exhaust:

Also, this video is with V&H exhaust:

You'll also get an increase in power with gains in low and mid range torque.

They're completely adjustable so that you can work with them until you hit your personal "sweet spot".

Here's a LINK to our TTIs where you can see Dyno charts and more details.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have questions.

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Thanks for all the ideas...all I want is some slipons that have the sound I want out of the box, without being sold a Stage One with Air Filter and Tuner.
 

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Originally Posted by Bowhunter8607
Are you speaking of all Vance and Hines slip'ons here? I'm running V&H straight shot slip-on's along with a Sledge intake and Power Vision tuner... Now you got me nervous. Sorry about the hijack ezrider.
i think he meant, "without tuning."
 
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