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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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just put v&h slip-on ovals this week on my 09 RK. I am not skilled with the wrench, and i swear it took me less than 1/2 hour. took extra care to make sure there were no fingerprints or grime on the shiney new pipes before starting the engine. I had waited for a few months and listened to the bikes that I have seen/heard. These were the ones that worked for me. That and 20% off at J&P, and they were mine. Great sounding pipes!!! Great low rumble like a bass drum, and loud enough when you want them to be. My .02
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tuco069
At this point I just a little more sound. The pipes are stock. Changing the slip ons would be no problem. Recommendations?
B&E performance...good price. What they do, is take a stock Harley pipe and
rebuild it from the inside.
I bought a set of 1.75". My girlfriend thought they were "annoying".
They weren't loud, but had a nice snarl to them. I put my stock ones back on and I am waiting for my girlfriend to leave me (then I will put the B&E set back on). LOL
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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If changing out the entire pipes, one thing I found is another set of hands is always good.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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The full Vance and Hines system is easy to install and they sound great.
 
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