Monster Ovals, installed
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Monster Ovals, installed
Wow, deep thumping sound. A little louder than I expected. The loud part though is at idle and low speed, once you get going they mellow out. Until you get on it, then they roar, but there is no harsh banging or hammering. Seat of the pants performance seems a little better than the SE slip ons I had. And they seem to run cooler according to the inner thigh stop and go traffic test. They are nice and mellow at 75 mph in 6th gear.
Next step is to do the SERT and dyno tune, I know, a lot of you think it's a waste but I am convinced it's what I want.
Overall, I'm happy. Damn things sure are big though
Next step is to do the SERT and dyno tune, I know, a lot of you think it's a waste but I am convinced it's what I want.
Overall, I'm happy. Damn things sure are big though
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Thanks for the review! I think those are they way I'm going to go when my 09 gets here. I'm going to wait until I can hear them for myself, but it seems those who've bought them so far have liked em.
Also, where did you get them, and what did you pay?
Also, where did you get them, and what did you pay?
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I'm using the stock head pipes and will probably stay with them. Though about true duals but I liked what Fuel Moto had to say about their research in to head pipes. Turns out the stock Harley head pipes do the best job overall.
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How would you compare the loudness of
Stock to SE slip ons to V*H Ovals.
I want to do something on my 08 Ultra, but do not know which way to go (SE or Ovals).
I have SE Slip ons on my Softail Custom. So not sure if that is a good reference or not to the Touring SE slip ons.
Thanks!
Stock to SE slip ons to V*H Ovals.
I want to do something on my 08 Ultra, but do not know which way to go (SE or Ovals).
I have SE Slip ons on my Softail Custom. So not sure if that is a good reference or not to the Touring SE slip ons.
Thanks!
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From my experience the SE slip ons were not much louder than the stock pipes. I think they are maybe a couple of db louder. They sound better, a little deeper, but not much louder. I actually liked them a lot for touring and may keep them around for long trips.
The Monster ovals are twice as loud I'd say, and waaaay deeper. Now that I have put more time on them I like them even better, especially on the highway. Around town and on the back roads the sound interferes with hearing the radio if you are not using the headphone set up. I use the headphones most of the time so it does not bother me that much. With the headphones on and the SE slip ons I could barely hear my engine. Now I hear the deep rumble, kinda cool really.
The Monster Ovals are not harsh or brash in any way. None of that tinny or hollow sound I have heard from other V&H ovals or Classics.
The Monster ovals are twice as loud I'd say, and waaaay deeper. Now that I have put more time on them I like them even better, especially on the highway. Around town and on the back roads the sound interferes with hearing the radio if you are not using the headphone set up. I use the headphones most of the time so it does not bother me that much. With the headphones on and the SE slip ons I could barely hear my engine. Now I hear the deep rumble, kinda cool really.
The Monster Ovals are not harsh or brash in any way. None of that tinny or hollow sound I have heard from other V&H ovals or Classics.
How would you compare the loudness of
Stock to SE slip ons to V*H Ovals.
I want to do something on my 08 Ultra, but do not know which way to go (SE or Ovals).
I have SE Slip ons on my Softail Custom. So not sure if that is a good reference or not to the Touring SE slip ons.
Thanks!
Stock to SE slip ons to V*H Ovals.
I want to do something on my 08 Ultra, but do not know which way to go (SE or Ovals).
I have SE Slip ons on my Softail Custom. So not sure if that is a good reference or not to the Touring SE slip ons.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the comments on the Monster Ovals. I am actually in the middle of the install of the True Duals, Monster Ovals, Phase I kit and Fuelpak. The true duals install is a pia. Huge hands do not help on the install. Wanted to do it all at once and now the bike looks like a bomb hit it with parts all over the place.
I am a little concerned when you said that they were 2x's as loud as stock. That is not what I wanted. Website says nice deep rumble and you can hear the radio at speed. This is a lot different than what you are saying. I would hate to go through all of this and find they are too loud. They do look awesome and they are h e a v y suckers.
Thanks again for your review.
I am a little concerned when you said that they were 2x's as loud as stock. That is not what I wanted. Website says nice deep rumble and you can hear the radio at speed. This is a lot different than what you are saying. I would hate to go through all of this and find they are too loud. They do look awesome and they are h e a v y suckers.
Thanks again for your review.