Exhaust question
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From: Bellflower
Exhaust question
Ive been doing a couple runs with my buddies..Im new to the game of HD riding..The bike I bought is a 99 road king 88 cubic in..very clean,21 in spoked rim,just a very clean bike.But what I noticed is my bike is clearly the quitest bike of the bunch..I feel like im the grandpa of the bunch..Need a little help on a good knarly sounding set of true duels exhaust..Newbie needs help..tired of being called grandpa..
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Haha, well there could be a couple of reasons to be called grampa on a ride 
Are you looking at full exhaust or are you wanting some more growl from some slip ons? How much you wanting to spend?
Are you looking at full exhaust or are you wanting some more growl from some slip ons? How much you wanting to spend?
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I suggest you pick up a set of slip ons, then open the whole tuner, air cleaner, pipes* can o' worms at your leisure. Listen 'til hear what you like, then ask the owner what he's got.
* You specified true duals, i.e. separate pipes, not 2-1-2.
* You specified true duals, i.e. separate pipes, not 2-1-2.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
pick new exhaust based on what you hear, and what you want your bike to sound like- of your riding Pals- who has the sound which you like the best?
however "noise" does not equal "power"- power may be affected negatively by a poor choice ( and for some owners that is ok)
you should assess what the current state of the bike is now- is it stock or has it been modified.
efi or carb?
the stock California version early twin cam is about 48 horsepower...compare to my 38 HP 1953 model or the new 2017 model at 80 HP
as above an open air cleaner a free flowing exhaust can get you an additional 7 to 10 HP, but you'll need to retune the carb or efi...carb is easy
Mike
however "noise" does not equal "power"- power may be affected negatively by a poor choice ( and for some owners that is ok)
you should assess what the current state of the bike is now- is it stock or has it been modified.
efi or carb?
the stock California version early twin cam is about 48 horsepower...compare to my 38 HP 1953 model or the new 2017 model at 80 HP
as above an open air cleaner a free flowing exhaust can get you an additional 7 to 10 HP, but you'll need to retune the carb or efi...carb is easy
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 10, 2016 at 03:11 AM.
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