2014 48 Aftermarket Exhaust
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Cruiser
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2014 48 Aftermarket Exhaust
Hi all,
I am trying to plan out my stage 1 upgrades for over the winter now so I can budget accordingly. I have several questions as it relates to putting a new exhaust system on my 2014 48:
1. Is there something different about the 2014 48 vs. previous model versions, when it comes to fitting a new exhaust? I've bounced around various mfg. and retailer websites and for one reason or another (and I don't know the reasoning), there seems to be a lot more options "available" to 2013 and older models than 2014 models. Would an exhaust that is fully compatible with a 2012 or 2013 model 48 be compatible with the 2014, or is there truly something different about the 2014 that makes previous exhaust renditions not compatible?
2. I will eventually get a 2 up seat so my lady can ride with me from time to time. I plan to leave a solo seat on the bike the majority of the time, but I'd like the option at least. Are there certain styles of exhaust I should look at or avoid based on that (short shots may burn the hell out of her legs, for instance, or long straight shots may interfere with a passenger peg (etc.).
3. I want to black my whole bike out eventually, and I'd like my pipes to be very loud, almost annoyingly loud (more for safety/being heard than anything else). With all that in mind (2 up, black, loud), does anyone have any recommendations?
Appreciate all the feedback in advance, guys.
bc.
I am trying to plan out my stage 1 upgrades for over the winter now so I can budget accordingly. I have several questions as it relates to putting a new exhaust system on my 2014 48:
1. Is there something different about the 2014 48 vs. previous model versions, when it comes to fitting a new exhaust? I've bounced around various mfg. and retailer websites and for one reason or another (and I don't know the reasoning), there seems to be a lot more options "available" to 2013 and older models than 2014 models. Would an exhaust that is fully compatible with a 2012 or 2013 model 48 be compatible with the 2014, or is there truly something different about the 2014 that makes previous exhaust renditions not compatible?
2. I will eventually get a 2 up seat so my lady can ride with me from time to time. I plan to leave a solo seat on the bike the majority of the time, but I'd like the option at least. Are there certain styles of exhaust I should look at or avoid based on that (short shots may burn the hell out of her legs, for instance, or long straight shots may interfere with a passenger peg (etc.).
3. I want to black my whole bike out eventually, and I'd like my pipes to be very loud, almost annoyingly loud (more for safety/being heard than anything else). With all that in mind (2 up, black, loud), does anyone have any recommendations?
Appreciate all the feedback in advance, guys.
bc.
Road Warrior
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The master cylinder was relocated along with new o2 sensors.
I just put on a set of Vance & Hines 3 inch Twin Slash slip ons.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/s.../slipons/46861
http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/s.../slipons/16861
As with most V&H products they sound good, but are loud.
I just put on a set of Vance & Hines 3 inch Twin Slash slip ons.
http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/s.../slipons/46861
http://www.vanceandhines.com/store/s.../slipons/16861
As with most V&H products they sound good, but are loud.
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Cruiser
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Thanks for the tips. Do slip-ons increase both sound and performance? One more so than the other?
Guzzi,
Those are pretty sharp looking. Did you get one of the optional baffles (quiet/performance) or just go standard? Is the bike a lot louder/throatier than it used to be? I'm not looking to be the biggest d-bag in the neighborhood but I'm definitely looking for louder/throatier as I live in a highly congested area (Chicago area has a huge and densely populated urban sprawl like few other cities in the world) and want other drivers to hear when I am around. How did the slip-ons affect your performance? In what rev range can you tell a difference, if anywhere?
If I go the slip-on route, and don't do a new cleaner until a later date, should I still be getting the bike retuned?
Lastly, what does the header pipe look like under the heat shields on a 48? Are they plain steel finish?
Answers lead to many more questions I'm afraid. Thanks/sorry guys!
Any other feedback off the original post is also appreciated!
Guzzi,
Those are pretty sharp looking. Did you get one of the optional baffles (quiet/performance) or just go standard? Is the bike a lot louder/throatier than it used to be? I'm not looking to be the biggest d-bag in the neighborhood but I'm definitely looking for louder/throatier as I live in a highly congested area (Chicago area has a huge and densely populated urban sprawl like few other cities in the world) and want other drivers to hear when I am around. How did the slip-ons affect your performance? In what rev range can you tell a difference, if anywhere?
If I go the slip-on route, and don't do a new cleaner until a later date, should I still be getting the bike retuned?
Lastly, what does the header pipe look like under the heat shields on a 48? Are they plain steel finish?
Answers lead to many more questions I'm afraid. Thanks/sorry guys!
Any other feedback off the original post is also appreciated!
Cruiser
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I'm in Chicago also. Believe me when I tell you, loud pipes will not do **** for your safety. When not riding a mc I ride a 47' fire truck. It has flashing lights and a siren that's wayyyyyy louder than any pipe choice you may make. People still don't see us. I would choose medium loud pipes. Something that gives the bike a good sound, but is not obnoxious. I have short shots and feel like a jerk every time is leave the house at 5:30 in the morning.
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Cruiser
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I'm in Chicago also. Believe me when I tell you, loud pipes will not do **** for your safety. When not riding a mc I ride a 47' fire truck. It has flashing lights and a siren that's wayyyyyy louder than any pipe choice you may make. People still don't see us. I would choose medium loud pipes. Something that gives the bike a good sound, but is not obnoxious. I have short shots and feel like a jerk every time is leave the house at 5:30 in the morning.
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Truth, but sometimes it seems like the bike is moving faster than sound. Im guilty, sotimes i just barely see a motorcycle before they zoom by and hear the trail of the exhaust not far behind. Harleys are a bit different though from sport bikes but the same concept applies, i have been able to know something was coming based on sound alone and when i hear a nice loud exhaust on a cruiser you know exactly what it is. Loud pipes saves lives, the is a gamble.
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I have a 2014 48 and I got the v&H short shots in black. I'm happy with them but still think if I should have gone with the 2 into 1 pipes. I also ride 2 up occasionally so I decided to go with the HD ppad and burley tall sissy bar. Great setup for my lady she loves the setup. I believe the only difference in the 2014 is the brackets. I would just double check with the seller and see if the pipes you want will fit a 2014 model.