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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Quick question for you guys. What are your opinions on Python vs Rush Slip-ons? I want a nice loud deep tone. I'm open to other brands as well as long as they are reliable and built well. And yes I have used the search function but I didnt find anything that compared the two and there hasnt been a good slip-on comparison done in a while. It will be going on my new 48! Which I love sooooo much, but am tired of it sounding like a girls bike lol. Anyway, I'm excited to hear everyones $.02. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Not sure about the pythons but the Rush slip on sounds great.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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its cool to see that my first reply was from a fellow Louisvillian.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Hi mrfunnyguyky and welcome.

I can speak for Rush Slip-ons but not Python. My Rush have 1.75" baffles and they are plenty loud, loud enough to trigger car alarms as I rumble by. They do have a deep enough tone to satisfy. I have no complaints, but maybe my neighbors might .

Hope you find what you are looking for.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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i have python slip-ons on my sporty. really nice deep sound to them. and they are loud! i've set off a couple car alarms last summer. i have a friend who has rush slip-ons, they sound amazing too. i don't think you could go wrong with either of these pipes man. good luck!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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"phythons"
 
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Haha up in da'ville

Welcome to the forum. Never see many sportsters around town. My buddy has a 48 as well.
 
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I had a set of Rush's on my 09 nightster with 2" baffles. Trying to sell them over ebay now nobodies bid on them yet. They're plenty loud, have a nice rumble to them. Honestly though nothing sounds like a full aftermarket exhaust.
 
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Originally Posted by Superfly3176
I had a set of Rush's on my 09 nightster with 2" baffles. Trying to sell them over ebay now nobodies bid on them yet. They're plenty loud, have a nice rumble to them. Honestly though nothing sounds like a full aftermarket exhaust.
What is the item id? and what color are they?
 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMESELX%3AIT
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