My FLHTCUI build
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Cruiser
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From: indiana
Done ?
Finally after several issues and waiting on the powder coater I have it back together. I am not sure if I am going to keep the pipe. I have mixed feelings about it. I think I should go ahead and black out the engine and exhaust but it has been suggested that I should keep some chrome on it to have some contrast. I was not too keen on the red but with the black I like it.
Let me know what you all think. Keep the chrome or go all black.
Thanks for looking, hopefully I can get these pics to load.
S.B.
Let me know what you all think. Keep the chrome or go all black.
Thanks for looking, hopefully I can get these pics to load.
S.B.
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Looks good - the black wheels are a good touch. But I agree with you, a black exhaust would be too much. Definitely get rid of that loud open pipe - not only will you hate the noise after an hour, it kills the low end torque that you would use in normal riding. A good two into one pipe with a muffler would be ideal.
Nice job, now enjoy the ride
Nice job, now enjoy the ride
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The pipe is a stock head pipe off of a newer dresser. The pipe has the cat in it and is not very loud. It actually has a nice deep rumble to it. The end turns out away from the bag so I don't think there will be a problem with heat.