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The factory rates the decibles of both the OE mufflers and the SE Street Performance muffles at 80 db. They are limited to that noise level by the Feds. On my '07 FLHTC, the SE's sound deeper than OE and they mask the 5th gear whine too. I like 'em a lot. I tried Super Trapp Se because they were supposed to be the quietest after market pipe, and found them to be too loud for me. Does anyone know what the db rating of monster ovals are?
Past year on my 08 Ultra, I've been running the Jackpot pipes from Fuel Moto - Together with PCIII - (PCV available) Arlen Ness Big Sucker- Several members in my chapter turned me on to this combo cost +$700 - Send Jamie and email at Fuel Moto- can't go wrong with this company. Superb customer service even after a year Jamie answers my email
The factory rates the decibels of both the OE mufflers and the SE Street Performance muffles at 80 db. They are limited to that noise level by the Feds.
I would agree with that. My 09 Ultra is still box stock. I recently got to ride a friends 08 Street Glide with the SE mufflers and Arlen Ness intake. I could not tell any difference in loudness between the two. The SE mufflers were "slightly" deeper in tone but certainly not enough for me to consider spending the money on them.
I subscribed to this thread as I was interested in what everyone might have to say on the subject. I'm also considering what kind of mods I might want to make to the bike but there are so many options that it's hard to make a decision. I'm happy with the performance of the bike as is but wouldn't mind seeing a little more reserve power at freeway speeds although I can live with it the way it is. One thing I absolutely don't want is any significant increase in noise but as has been pointed out, that's very subjective. I wish there was somewhere I could go to listen to all the options out there. That would make it a lot easier!
The factory rates the decibles of both the OE mufflers and the SE Street Performance muffles at 80 db. They are limited to that noise level by the Feds. On my '07 FLHTC, the SE's sound deeper than OE and they mask the 5th gear whine too. I like 'em a lot. I tried Super Trapp Se because they were supposed to be the quietest after market pipe, and found them to be too loud for me. Does anyone know what the db rating of monster ovals are?
I don't think the 80 db is accurate. American Iron tested them and they were 93 db with the Supertrapp SE measuring 96 db. Most aftermarket slip ons they tested were over 100 db. I called VH and they told me the Monster Ovals were 3 db more than stock....that would be the same as the Supertrapp SE.
IMO the bub 7 td wth co are the nicest sounding pipes out there. I wish I could have gotten the power out of them. For #'s go with Fat Cat 2:1 for great sound the Bubs have it.
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