Exhaust systems
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Exhaust systems
Hi
Just joined and recently ordered 2016 Streetglide. I'm changing a few things before I take it out of showroom. I was looking for suggestions on exhaust systems. I'm looking at both CFR and Bassani. Does anyone have any thoughts on either of these?
Thanks
Murph
Just joined and recently ordered 2016 Streetglide. I'm changing a few things before I take it out of showroom. I was looking for suggestions on exhaust systems. I'm looking at both CFR and Bassani. Does anyone have any thoughts on either of these?
Thanks
Murph
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: S.FL
Hello!!
And congrats on the new bike! CFRs are apparently hard to get tuned right so keep that in mind. And of course don't buy anything from the dealership unless you're interested in it being thrown into the 2 year warranty! Google is your friend and plenty of options.
And congrats on the new bike! CFRs are apparently hard to get tuned right so keep that in mind. And of course don't buy anything from the dealership unless you're interested in it being thrown into the 2 year warranty! Google is your friend and plenty of options.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Royal Oak, Michigan
Congrats! As stated above, check out other options. I have RC's and love them. Plus they have dozens of end cap options to choose from in chrome or contrast.
http://www.rccomponents.com
http://www.rccomponents.com
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poor advice above about warranty.
Are you changing the entire system including the header pipes or just the mufflers.
if just the mufflers you will not need to retune, you may get a slightly louder exhaust note- you will likely not see any power gains.
Suggest that at this point you leave your bike as is and enjoy that 2 year warranty
common modifications may void the manufacturers warranty.
welcome to the forums
Mike
Are you changing the entire system including the header pipes or just the mufflers.
if just the mufflers you will not need to retune, you may get a slightly louder exhaust note- you will likely not see any power gains.
Suggest that at this point you leave your bike as is and enjoy that 2 year warranty
common modifications may void the manufacturers warranty.
welcome to the forums
Mike
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I just purchased a new SGS and got them to throw in a set of Fatshots. They sound fantastic, a little loud when you romp on it but not too bad. I had these on a built motor and didn't like their sound but they are a lot deeper with a stock configuration I think.
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V&H on mine because i liked the look the best. Go with what you like. Not the "stage 1" dyno heros
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From: Duluth, GA
Hmmm well I think before dropping $$$, first decide what it is you are trying to accomplish. Are you just looking for a different sound? Swapping out mufflers will do that...to an extent...but you aren't going to see any difference in terms of any sort of power gain, and cooling won't change either.
Are you looking for sound, a bit of a power boost, and cooling? Now you are looking at a head pipe change using a 2-1-2 and mufflers. But now you will need to change to a high-flow air intake and a tune (and what you do there is a whole other discussion) to get it right. In essence what this is a stage 1.
Sound, best possible power boost by just exhaust system manipulation, cooling? Now you are looking at change out of the heads to a 2-1 system. The last 2 bikes I have had I put a D&D Fat Cat on...and better power and torque numbers than you get out of a 2-1-2 system. D&D is...well...loud, especially their performance baffle. There are other vendors making 2-1 systems...but after having dealt with the folks at D&D, their customer service is stellar. I needed a new clamp for the muffler, and I called them and the guy overnighted me one...free. Can't beat that kind of service.
I guess I am getting old as my current bike I went with a Rinehart slimline and 4" mufflers, but I found some people who had that installed and listened to theirs...and talked to them before I bought them.
I didn't mention true duals as I am not a fan. Of the three types of head pipe alteration, true duals give you the least return in terms of power, but they sound nice. I just have never been a fan...but there are plenty of people on the board here who are.
There are lots of nice systems out there. V&H, Rinehart, D&D are three that come to mind, but I am sure there are others that will be mentioned.
Look before you leap.
Are you looking for sound, a bit of a power boost, and cooling? Now you are looking at a head pipe change using a 2-1-2 and mufflers. But now you will need to change to a high-flow air intake and a tune (and what you do there is a whole other discussion) to get it right. In essence what this is a stage 1.
Sound, best possible power boost by just exhaust system manipulation, cooling? Now you are looking at change out of the heads to a 2-1 system. The last 2 bikes I have had I put a D&D Fat Cat on...and better power and torque numbers than you get out of a 2-1-2 system. D&D is...well...loud, especially their performance baffle. There are other vendors making 2-1 systems...but after having dealt with the folks at D&D, their customer service is stellar. I needed a new clamp for the muffler, and I called them and the guy overnighted me one...free. Can't beat that kind of service.
I guess I am getting old as my current bike I went with a Rinehart slimline and 4" mufflers, but I found some people who had that installed and listened to theirs...and talked to them before I bought them.
I didn't mention true duals as I am not a fan. Of the three types of head pipe alteration, true duals give you the least return in terms of power, but they sound nice. I just have never been a fan...but there are plenty of people on the board here who are.
There are lots of nice systems out there. V&H, Rinehart, D&D are three that come to mind, but I am sure there are others that will be mentioned.
Look before you leap.
Last edited by SlowRain; Sep 16, 2015 at 07:32 AM.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I'm happy with my SE Street Cannons. Quiet at idle (neighbor friendly) but have a nice deep rumble when I get on the throttle. Sounds like a V8 hot rod (sort of) under bridges and in tunnels. If you're just doing slip-ons it's only about looks and sound. I really wanted the SE fish tails!