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Jun 24, 2012 | 04:18 PM

VBdiver

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Python slip-ons

I bought these from HD dealership last year at the insistence of the sales clerk that they were the bomb . much better than screaming eagles.

Is there any way to take these down (db) a notch or 2 ? get more of a rumble like the bike bikes/pipes do .
is it possible to add some of that glass around these baffles ? wrap ? don't want to sacrifice too much in power but these pipes wear me down aft a bit of riding .

i am currently down now getting a new paint & some powdercoating done , might as well start another project on the cheap ( i hope )

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Jun 25, 2012 | 12:59 AM

harvema

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Pull the baffle out and if it isn't wrapped you can get exhaust wrap and wrap em...should dull it down a little. You should be able to get wrap from an auto store

Jun 27, 2012 | 01:50 PM

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I just bought these for my '11 Nightster. How would you say your experience has been with them?

Jun 27, 2012 | 02:55 PM

alexl

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i wrapped the baffles of my V&H straight shots with standard fiberglass mat found at Blowes, Home Cheapo, or even the wal-Marts. They have a nice rumble now at idle and cruising but still have a nice bark when i lay on it.

Jun 28, 2012 | 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace Hanlon

I just bought these for my '11 Nightster. How would you say your experience has been with them?

I own a pair and say they are very similar to what I hear from a set of Vance & Hines. Matter of fact they are made by them so go figure.

They are loud but I don't think annoyingly loud.

Jun 28, 2012 | 07:35 AM

XL50#674

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Yeah they are loud. I say ride the bike and enjoy it. I have open pipes on my bike and it never gets old-don't know why alot of you guys can't handle loud pipes???

Jun 28, 2012 | 07:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazardous Smoker

I own a pair and say they are very similar to what I hear from a set of Vance & Hines. Matter of fact they are made by them so go figure.

They are loud but I don't think annoyingly loud.

Off topic: HS, I see you have the bags put on. Looks great. I haven't been able to get Fast Eddy's backrest. Money has been going to other things.

On topic: I have the V&H with quiet baffles and they're still plenty loud. They're wrapped in fiberglass also.

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Jun 28, 2012 | 07:54 AM

VBdiver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Hanlon

I just bought these for my '11 Nightster. How would you say your experience has been with them?

I like the way they look , nice finish . Most people are happy with their sound out of the box. The previous owner had straight drag pipes on & they were obnoxiously load & harmful to the motor ( zero back pressure ).

I don't want that factory vacuum cleaner sound just a nice pronounced rumble . I plan to upgrade to a 2 to 1 system later .

I am currently having a repaint & powder coating done ,
figured while i'm down i'd try to do something exhaust wise in lieu of the 2 to 1 .

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Jun 28, 2012 | 10:28 AM

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[quote=baka1969;9999651]Off topic: HS, I see you have the bags put on. Looks great. I haven't been able to get Fast Eddy's backrest. Money has been going to other things. quote]

No problem I can understand that man money is tight for a lot of folks these days.