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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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hi all
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I'm a new HD owner and looking for advice on after market pipes for my 2008 1200 Sporster custom.&nbsp\\; I like the stock sound but want more of it - not so much that I get police attention, but enough the&nbsp\\;no signalling,&nbsp\\;lane changing, cell phone yakking soccor moms in their SUVs know I am there.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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V&amp\\;H Shortshots are very popular (almost too popular if you're after originality).&nbsp\\; They have great performance and are very loud.&nbsp\\; Also if you're concerned about them being too loud you can purchase inserts for them to quiet the sound slightly to a strong rumble.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Thunderheaders aren't too loud, and their performance kicks a**.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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V+H slip ons with quiet baffles. Sounds like a Harley but you won't go deaf.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Thanks for getting back and for the advice!&nbsp\\; I will check these out.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;

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