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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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I'm looking to change the sound of my roadglide this summer. I currently have screamin' eagle pipes with a stage 1 kit (came with the bike through private sale). I'm trying to find something "crackly" and reasonably loud. I don't want anything that will wake up the neighbors...at least if they're deep sleepers - light sleepers can go to hell.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by goldglide
I'm looking to change the sound of my roadglide this summer. I currently have screamin' eagle pipes with a stage 1 kit (came with the bike through private sale). I'm trying to find something "crackly" and reasonably loud. I don't want anything that will wake up the neighbors...at least if they're deep sleepers - light sleepers can go to hell.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I did the V&H Classic slip ons, with the stock header.

From what I've been told, and what I've read - changing the header dramatically changes the sound, and gets you to the volume you want.

(At least the volume I want - my last bike had V&H longshots - and those were AWESOME on my 99 Fat Boy!)
 
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I like my FatCat!
 
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I went with Python slip-ons. They are louder the SEs, and come at a fairly reasonable price...
 
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i love the sound and power i got from my rineharts (true duals). had hooker tuned flow true duals and didnt like the sound or megaphone look.
 
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Put Wild Pig's with 1 3/4" baffles on stock headers and they sound just right to me.
 
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I've got a similar setup to yours. SEII mufflers, stage 1 intake, PCIII and stock headers. I'm putting Vance and Hines dresser duals on this weekend. I have heard them before and I'm looking forward to the "louder" stereo sound.

Good luck in your search.
 
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The V&H Monster Ovals sure look good on a Road Glide and have a little more sound than the SE's without being a nuisance.

 
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I like my SEs. Nice mellow sould, good growl when you crack it and street legal everywhere, which ought to be a concern if you are traveling these days.
 
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