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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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[color=#CC0000]I am considering getting the Pythons Slip-Ons on my '06 U/C.

Any opinions either way? Looking for decent power, crisp throttle, & decent sound. Nothing too loud.

A Sert, Zippers Chrome air cleaner kit and a dyno run.

Wrench said it should not take any longer than 1 hr on the dyno with my set up. Otherwise dyno man doesn't know what he's doing.


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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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SERT and one hour on the dyno! Doubt if there will be much fine tuning.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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I don't know about good or bad, but the Pythons are a reasonable value and the sound is on the louder range of quality sounding pipes.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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I bought some for my bike and hated them from the minute I fired it up. Took them back off, modified them to use a Samson baffle and they are PERFECT now. Deep, loud, on the verge of obnoxious. Stock, they sound like $hit. Way too high pitched, especially when you crank on it. Sounded like a V-65...


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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I have Python slip ons and like them...good quality chrome ...they are slightly louder than I expected but I've grown to like them.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I also have them and the SERT.At first I did not like them.After a 4 hr dynoe tech got them right where they should be,the tuning that is.Now with 4500 miles the pipes have gotten louder and a little deeper.The performance is good.I am also using VH tru duals.My .02.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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ORIGINAL: Dsanchez

I have Python slip ons and like them...good quality chrome ...they are slightly louder than I expected but I've grown to like them.
Pythons came with the 06 RG I purchased as a demo with 1,300 miles (part of Stage I), I like the sound, some popping on decel. But I admit I don't have a lot of exerience to say there are none better.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Have the Pytons on my 06 SG. Several of the wrenches at the dealer have them on personal bikes and like them. I like the sound and quality. They are fairly priced as well. Best advice is go to a bike night or similar event and listen to several bikes and then decide. You hear of folks changing slip-ons sometimes serval times to get the sound they want. It makes sense to look around first and then shell out the $$$$.
 
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I have the Pythons (w/stage 1) on my RKCustom and I really like the sound. Purchased these for the reasonable price and nice sound. Everybody's ears are different, so going somwhere where you can hear a variety of pipes is a great idea. Good luck.
 
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