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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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I seem to be the only person alive that is happy with the new bikes' stock hp/tq, mileage, etc. The only thing about the stock motorI didn't care for was the sound.That was addressed with 1.75" Rush slip-ons.Am I crazy or what?Please tell meIm not the only one.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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not at all was going to leave mine stock too but cant stand the heat going to break down and add pc111and air intake but stayin with stock pipes. like hearin the radio
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I loved the stock performance --- until I put SuperTrapps and Stage 1 on her.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Me too...I'm happy with the performance but I don't like the sound of the stock pipes. I'm thinking about putting SE slipons on. I don't want loud. I just don't like the pung pung pung ... sound the stock pipes make. However that being said I really didn't like the sound of the Rineharts. Too loud.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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I'm with you. Stock with SE 64926-99 slip ons. Perfect sound for me.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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No you aren't the only one .The only thing I am thinking of changing are some SE PIPES,I actually thought I was the only on e lol
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Completely stock here. I haven't changed a thing. May just put some slip-ons later but I am very satisfied right now.
 
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Stock here too, engine wise anyway. Different handlebars, braided cables, etc. Same pipes, 04 ultra.
 
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I,too was happy with the stock bike, but you like me will be drawn toward the dark side, don't fight it, it's hopeless
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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FX4 the Rush 1.75's are not as loud as rineharts and not as quiet as the streetperformance SE's. Very deep.
 
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