Another Exhaust Question
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Another Exhaust Question
Before they were officially released, I jumped the gun and pre-ordered the Vance & Hines Monster Squared pipes. I paid premium $$$; however, I am to the point where I just don't like them despite the money I've paid. I've installed the pipes and they look great. After a lot of miles, the pipes are still fairly quiet. From what I've learned I can't drill them out or install new baffles. Quiet pipes are appreciated when riding with groups, but I've found I do a whole lot more solo riding. I want a deep true bad *ss Harley sound, but not so loud they're deafening. No offense to anyone, but I would prefer to not go with Rinehart's. Nothing against them, it's just that I want something a little less common. Any suggestions? 
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do you have a header with a catalytic converter?
if so, change that.
2.) riders should go and hear other bikes before plunking down a bunch of cash on pipes...so many of the riders here are on their 3rd or 4th set of pipes.
mike
if so, change that.
2.) riders should go and hear other bikes before plunking down a bunch of cash on pipes...so many of the riders here are on their 3rd or 4th set of pipes.
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Feb 2, 2015 at 10:24 AM.
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so no cat...
If you like the RH, you should be able to find a set...I'd prowl the classifieds here and on you local craigslist and see what comes available...
at the same time, list your V&H...polish them up and see if you get any takers.
Mike
If you like the RH, you should be able to find a set...I'd prowl the classifieds here and on you local craigslist and see what comes available...
at the same time, list your V&H...polish them up and see if you get any takers.
Mike
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Before they were officially released, I jumped the gun and pre-ordered the Vance & Hines Monster Squared pipes. I paid premium $$$; however, I am to the point where I just don't like them despite the money I've paid. I've installed the pipes and they look great. After a lot of miles, the pipes are still fairly quiet. From what I've learned I can't drill them out or install new baffles. Quiet pipes are appreciated when riding with groups, but I've found I do a whole lot more solo riding. I want a deep true bad *ss Harley sound, but not so loud they're deafening. No offense to anyone, but I would prefer to not go with Rinehart's. Nothing against them, it's just that I want something a little less common. Any suggestions?
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I have the Monster Rounds and love the sound. Deep throaty sound and touring friendly. The HO's and 450's would also sound great. I would say look for a set of used mufflers and sell yours for as much as you can get.
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I had the V&H 4 1/2" Oval slash cuts on my '13 RGU and they had a nice deep sound, but not real loud. I wanted to get rid of the cat in the head pipe and ended up buying a used V&H Pro Pipe. Just installed that last week and what a great sound! 
It has that deep Harley sound but not obnoxious. Then when you crack the throttle it roars! Love it.
It has that deep Harley sound but not obnoxious. Then when you crack the throttle it roars! Love it.
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