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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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What would be the best sounding exhuast for&nbsp\\; my 08 xl 1200 custom .Stock just doesn't do it for me any sugestions
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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rush slipons with 2 inch baffles
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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BUB Jug Huggers...a little more expensive, but well worth it!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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BUB Jug Huggers...a little more expensive, but well worth it!
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I'll 2nd that.&nbsp\\; And they look nice too!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Vance and Hines short shots are moeny with the quiet baffles... they aren't that quite though, but the deep growl is awesome!

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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Vance and Hines straight shot slip on's. They look and sound great. IMO

You can see them in my sig pic.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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ok thanks for the replies
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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&nbsp\\;Just put Vance &amp\\; Hines Straight Shot Slip Ons on my wifes 883L, nice sound, really makes&nbsp\\;the bike sound like a big bike.Found them on the web for $220.00 + free shipping.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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