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Old May 9, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mborras1
I got the rush slash cut from a buddy for $40
beast dam $40 I ever spent.
Just looking to go with the 1.75 baffle currently 2.0 because they are too loud for me,but other Harley riders love the sound and suggest me to leave it as is.
I had to 2" and changed it to the 2.25"...sounded awesome. I just sold my bike and every time I started the bike, I can just see their faces like wow. I am always around bikes and the Rush has a low deep rumble which is louder than most even the 2-1s, except for perhaps the short shot which is just loud.
 

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Originally Posted by Billyhog
Looks. I really like the original exhaust looks and want to make it better. Cobra is winning on the looks department.

I also liked how the Bub here looked but cant find them for sale anywhere. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2012/0...arison-review/

If I had a 48 I guess, and want to keep it as a solo bobber I would go for VandH grenades.
If you like the stock look...keep the stock slip-ons and modify them. You will get a classic Harley sound, have better performance than most any slip-on you can buy, and it is inexpensive.


 
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Old May 10, 2018 | 01:25 PM
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I've got the 3" Cobras on my 1200C with 2" baffles. Good sound, but a little loud at times. However, the group I ride with say they aren't too loud when riding next to me. I recent;y swapped them out for Screamin' Eagle street legals and went back to the Cobras after 2 weeks. Just like the sound of them.
 
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Old May 10, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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My opinion is, at least look into the Rush slip ons. To my ear V&H have a crack to them I don't particularly care for, the Rush have a low toned rumble to them, and settle to a low throb at speed. But, that's just my opinion.

Cobra's don't sound bad, just a little louder than I wanted to go from the videos I listened to.
 
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Old May 11, 2018 | 05:46 AM
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Cobras gaining traction. Thanks. Anyone knows what happened to the Bub slip ons?
 
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Originally Posted by firehawk6
My opinion is, at least look into the Rush slip ons. ... the Rush have a low toned rumble to them, and settle to a low throb at speed ... Cobra's don't sound bad, just a little louder than I wanted to go from the videos I listened to.
Are the Rush slip-ons quieter than the Cobras?
 
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Originally Posted by lewk
Are the Rush slip-ons quieter than the Cobras?
To my ear... yes. Not alot but from the videos I listened to the Rush seemed to be slightly quieter. They are louder than stock I can assure you that though. Both have the low rumble to them the V&H lack IMO.
 
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Old May 11, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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This is a pretty accurate video of the cobra slip ons. Crank it up on some good speakers.

 
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Originally Posted by waterfordhunter
I agree with everyone above on the Rush 3". I'm not a fan of loud pipes so I have the 1.75" baffles in mine which has them plenty loud for my tastes.
+1 exactly!
 
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Originally Posted by waterfordhunter
I agree with everyone above on the Rush 3". I'm not a fan of loud pipes so I have the 1.75" baffles in mine which has them plenty loud for my tastes.
+2 on this one. IMO, the Rush 1.75" baffle is PLENTY loud enough.
 
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