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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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I just bought a used 2005 Road King Custom with 3,400 miles. I thought the left side exhaust sounded weaker than the right so I put my hand up to each and the left is definitely weaker. However, the bike runs very strong. Anyone have advice? (I'm somewhat new to Harleys.)

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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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The stock pipe has a crossover on the right side of the bike which scavenges the exhaust. You will have more exhaust out of the right side as opposed to the left, unless you put duals on the bike.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I had another Road King for a short time and I'm pretty sure it had duals. This one has Screamin' Eagle slip-ons, so the crossover would still be in play - right? If so, should I just quit worrying about it?

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Like Dawg said it's normal if it has the stock head pipes on it. Nothing to worry about...Ride it and enjoy
 
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Originally Posted by gelbenhund
should I just quit worrying about it?
Yes
 
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