Rush or jackpots
Road Master
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From: Central CA
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I originally had the Rush 1.75's, then to the Dyno-Tuned Jackpot configuration.
Rush 1.75's had a raspy bark at roll-on that I never liked. Performance was good but too loud for my taste.
Jackpots have a better tone, IMO, without the raspy bark and are quieter. This sound and volume level for me is perfect on a touring bike. I can hear the stereo, still have that deep rumble to remind me what I'm riding, yet doesn't make my ears ring after a long ride. Fuel Moto uses a special packing material that they warrant for the life of the muffler, and that is the reason behind the improved sound. Last but not least, the performance is noticeably better compared to the standard Rush baffles. I would never go back.
Rush 1.75's had a raspy bark at roll-on that I never liked. Performance was good but too loud for my taste.
Jackpots have a better tone, IMO, without the raspy bark and are quieter. This sound and volume level for me is perfect on a touring bike. I can hear the stereo, still have that deep rumble to remind me what I'm riding, yet doesn't make my ears ring after a long ride. Fuel Moto uses a special packing material that they warrant for the life of the muffler, and that is the reason behind the improved sound. Last but not least, the performance is noticeably better compared to the standard Rush baffles. I would never go back.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Yes, he has these and the cost is $99, unless it has changed recently. This is a good option for people who already have Rush mufflers, but if you are buying new mufflers I would go with the Jackpots. They have the same general styling and an internal heat shield that decreases the chance of the chrome changing color over time.
Cruiser
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From: West Chester, PA
I see only 3 styles of Jackpot mufflers being offered http://jackpotmufflers.com/ If you take the straight cut version which would be the only suitable cut to accept the Rush end caps, you're going to have a muffler that will be extending past the rear fender & bags much further than I would like to see, but that's me? The straight cut muffler from Rush is cut much closer to the mounting bracket, so the total muffler length with end cap is not too long.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I see only 3 styles of Jackpot mufflers being offered http://jackpotmufflers.com/ If you take the straight cut version which would be the only suitable cut to accept the Rush end caps, you're going to have a muffler that will be extending past the rear fender & bags much further than I would like to see, but that's me? The straight cut muffler from Rush is cut much closer to the mounting bracket, so the total muffler length with end cap is not too long.
Road Captain
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From: Pittsburgh, Pa.
I spoke with keith at fuel moto about the end caps on jackpots when I was looking to go this route. The rush tips won't fit the jackpots. The straight cut rush is about 4" shorter to accomadate the tip. On the jackpots the pipe/tip combo will stick out 4".
