Exhaust question and hearing
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Kermie,
I've looked in to the Quiet Baffles, from research and talking with the Service Department, there some question about being able to get the ends off without doing damage to put the quiet baffles in. Plus what I've read, they only drop the sound by ~5db, I'm not sure that's enough to keep my ears from ringing after a couple hundred miles. Service also talked about the V&H Slash Cuts being a little quieter that what I have. I appreciate your knowledge
I've looked in to the Quiet Baffles, from research and talking with the Service Department, there some question about being able to get the ends off without doing damage to put the quiet baffles in. Plus what I've read, they only drop the sound by ~5db, I'm not sure that's enough to keep my ears from ringing after a couple hundred miles. Service also talked about the V&H Slash Cuts being a little quieter that what I have. I appreciate your knowledge
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,382
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From: Illinois
Another vote for earplugs, but with a twist - these have a small hole in them to allow you to hear music and voice. I no longer ride without them:
https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/he...on/er20xs.html
https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/he...on/er20xs.html
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 346
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From: Toronto, Canada
Earplugs are simply a must! Similar to VDeuce, I wear these when I want to listen to music...
https://pluggerz.com/en/consumers/road/uni-fit-road/
...or my custom-moulded earplugs when I don't.
https://pluggerz.com/en/consumers/road/uni-fit-road/
...or my custom-moulded earplugs when I don't.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,275
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From: Highlands, NJ
Had V&H Monster Rounds on my 2011 RK. They were great with V&H Power Dual headers. Exactly what you're looking for.
Now I have Rinehart Motopro 4.5 on my Ultra. Little louder, but still fine.
Now I have Rinehart Motopro 4.5 on my Ultra. Little louder, but still fine.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 600
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From: Dewey, Arizona 86327
DO get good earplugs. The wind noise will get you if the exhaust doesn't. After a lifetime of riding, I've got tinnitus and hearing loss described as 'profound'. Not fun at all, especially as I love music and I can't hear it properly anymore.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Lorain Ohio
everyone that has street cannons seems to love them. If I come across a set of CVO slip on's I'm gonna try them with the Fullsac baffles. I hear that's a nice combo for power since I will be getting a dyno tune next spring.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Florida
I have fairly severe hearing loss. I always ride with a full face helmet and earplugs. With a sena or cardo system I can hear my music just fine. They also make long trips much less tiring. I use the ones with the holes in them. Eargasm ear plugs.
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