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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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I currently have Screamin Eagle exhaust on my 2012 1200C.
I am looking for something a little more aggressive sounding.
What do you suggest?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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I'm running the Python (V&H) Throwback pipes with Quiet Baffles. Great sound, great look.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 03:02 PM
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Throw some Thunder Torque Inserts™ in that exhaust and it'll deepen the tone a bit, giving it a throatier growl/rumble. Gives your bike that true "Harley" sound.

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TTIs will also give you a gain in low and mid range torque.

Best exhaust mod when comparing results per dollar spent($29).

Here's a LINK to the TTIs.

Also, here's a LINK to a new report we did on Harley exhaust with some pretty useful information.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 08:42 PM
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I have a set of V&H short shots.....way loud for my taste. Ok for some. if shipping isn't to outrages, maybe we could swap.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:36 PM
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any 2-1
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 05:16 PM
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Vance and Hines Blackout 2 into 1. Loud when you open the throttle, nice rumble at idle
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 05:44 AM
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I love my bassanni firepower. Loud and mean rumbling. Cheap and one of the best performing slip-ons.

I also spent countless hours on YouTube, you can find and hear about every exhaust available on the market.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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Before I puke out another recommendation, how much ca$h are you looking to spend, is the bike tunes (mods), and what's your definition of "aggressive?"
 
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