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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Thinknive decided on rc components slip ons. (Already stage 1 plus cams) just can't decide between the two sizes. I like the deeper tone. My g/fs dad has d and d 2 into 1 and I hate the sound. Sounds empty and hollow. Loud is a plus, deeper rumble is best.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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Don't think I've ever heard the RC's but if you like them go for it. I like deep rumble as well . Ever here the cfr's ?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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If you want deeper, definitely go with the 4.5's. And they look better too. I just put the RC 4.5's on my stock 2013 Street Glide and left the stock headpipe on. S&S air cleaner and a Power Vision tuner. Sound is a bit deeper but not that loud.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pitbulllimited
Thinknive decided on rc components slip ons. (Already stage 1 plus cams) just can't decide between the two sizes. I like the deeper tone. My g/fs dad has d and d 2 into 1 and I hate the sound. Sounds empty and hollow. Loud is a plus, deeper rumble is best.
I just put 4" Rc's on my road king. It is stock and it sounds excellent. nice rumble but not obnoxious at high rpm. I have heard the 4.5" have a little lower rumble but i think it comes down to looks for the most part.
 
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Sounds like you have made the decision already
 
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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Yep for deeper go with the 4.5.
 
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Thanks for the input. Now I'm off to the window to watch for fedex. Went with 4.5.
 
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I have the 4.0 RC's and love them.
 
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Going to order the 4.5's today.
 
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Originally Posted by pitbulllimited
Thinknive decided on rc components slip ons. (Already stage 1 plus cams) just can't decide between the two sizes. I like the deeper tone. My g/fs dad has d and d 2 into 1 and I hate the sound. Sounds empty and hollow. Loud is a plus, deeper rumble is best.
4.5's all the way!!!
 
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