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Which are the best slipons for sound.
I don’t want to play with fueler’s told they are not nessassary for slip ons only

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Just like the word "best", the sound you want out of your bike is totally subjective. There are so many slip-ons out there to choose from, all with different styles and sound. What works really well for one owner's bike might not work for yours.

Watch the exhaust comparison linked below (Sportser stuff starts at 4:46, so skip ahead) and you can see how different they look and sound.

Personally, the deep tone of the Cobra mufflers sounds better to my ears, but YMMV.

 
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I’ve seen this and to be honest I also thought the cobra sounded better

The main thing is can I get away with just a slip on only change?

My old 883r had short shots before I got it and no sign of any fuel adjustments
With deffinatly no refueler gizmo but it did denifit from quiet baffles I guess more back pressure.
 
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It is a very subjective thing. I'm currently running factory take offs with baffles removed and DK Customs TTIs to keep low end and tame the cracklies. Here's a link.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/thun...nserts-c57.htm
 
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Based on the video, and focusing on the Sporty's, I'd give the blue ribbon to the V&H's.
 
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I have a pair of Wyatt Gatling slip ons and love the way they sound!
 
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I have a pair of Wyatt Gatling slip ons and love the way they sound!
Same here, Radii are the same pipes
 
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One man's noise is another man's music. That being said, I like the deep tone of the Rush slipons.
 
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There are tons of options out there, including these: American Custom Exhaust System - Bullet Slip-On Mufflers
 
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Another vote for the Cobra 3" inch slipons with 2" baffles. I have a 1200C with DK Customs aircleaner so I needed a tune. Its all personal taste.

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