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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaystn62
I just bought the Slipstreams. Haven't got to ride bike yet but the build,fit and finish is great. Can't wait to see how they sound on the road. I was leary because of the Kurtakyn name but very impressed so far. And so many tuners recommend them now.
Hey buddy, can you keep a secret! Hahaha....

You learned from the same guy I did. And not everyone knows, there are more technical forums. With world class tuners that have been there and done that.

Kurakyn is Synonymous with chrome doodads and leather goodies. Who would have know?

Most of the really cool slip ons (CFR, V&H, Rhinehart, etc) are not the best performers. Or, so I've read.

Also, most don't know that the factory header has made 140h/p+ on big builds. I would use the factory header to 120h/p without flinching.

Oh well, we must live and learn.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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Sorry jt...I'm bad about opening a can of worms
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
Seriously though they don't sound unlike any other muffler. Well except a D&D and CFR. I think the Kuryakyn name will shy a lot of people away from it.
My buddy has crushers on his ultra, and it sound nothing like v&h or anything else. It's got a very unique sound to it never heard another exhaust like it.
 
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I like the sound so far. It's loud when you crack the throttle open but smooth. Hard to explain. Not harsh like other slip ons I've had.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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In the end, who cares. This whole Harley Davidson thing, is to enjoy what works for you.

I find it rewarding to come on here and feel the enthusiasm, and the sharing from other riders, on what they've done or what they''re doing.

Addictive, is the best word that describes ownership.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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I agree...it is an addiction.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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There's worse things to be addicted to for sure.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
There's worse things to be addicted to for sure.
Yep, got a couple buddies that struggle with one thing or another. Best to just let it run its course......

I had to laugh at your earlier comment about kuryakyn. It's so true.

Perception is reality.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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I,m doing the test run for the D&D 4 inch touring slipons and the 2.2 x-cat header. No one's using them on this forum.
 
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