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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I've searched this site and the internet in general, and can't find a sound byte for these. I'd like to put them on an '03 Road King Classic (slip-ons).
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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i don't have a sound bite but I can tell you they're loud and obnoxious. I NEVER want to ride behind someone who has those.....

just my opinion...
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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The man is right, they are extremely loud...they are drag pipes with a fishtail shaped outlet...if you ever heard drag pipes you know what the sound like.

I love mine, but then again I never ride in groups or attempt to listen to radio/mp3.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
i don't have a sound bite but I can tell you they're loud and obnoxious. I NEVER want to ride behind someone who has those.....

just my opinion...

Damn, I wish you had not said that. Now I may have to get some.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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i wont ride anywhere near those ear rupturin pipes loud is one thing those things will make u deaf . and in my opinion they dont sound that good too loose and slopy soundin lots of wierd noises
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Are they simular to the V&H Longshots in loudness or are they louder?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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i think even louder, or loser. long shots sound soooo much better with the "quiet baffle"not much quieter but much deeper and tighter sound.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Get'em, they're loud as hell and sound just like a Harley Davidson should.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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might want to invest in some custom molded earpluggs.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I had the Samson True Duals with fishtails on my Heritage. They were the baffled ones and were not that loud at all. The baffle was non-removable and they had a very unique sound. I got compliments every where I went. I don't have a sound clip of them but wish I did. If you are talking about straight pipes with fishtail ends, yes, they are very loud.
 
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