Slip-on's?
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Slip-on's?
I want to install a set of slip on mufflers on my 2005 Electra Glide FI. I want a little more sound than stock, but nothing obnoxious. I've been looking at Vance & Hines, Rush, Bassani but I don't know what any of these mufflers sound like. I don't want SE mufflers. The Rush mufflers have the interchangable baffles which is good. Does anyone have any experience with any of the mufflers that I have mentioned and what kind of sound I can expect from them. Spending $400 plus on mufflers is alot of money and I want to be satisfied with my purchase.
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RE: Slip-on's?
I have the V&H Oval slip-ons on my RKC and love the sound. I also didn't want
anything overly loud and I love the sound of these.
I would suggest making a list of the pipes you're interested in and calling some
dealers and seeing if they have some bikes in their shop with these pipes. Then
you can hear what the pipes sound like. It's not perfect since you'll only be hearing
them at idle, or a little more, but it helps you decide. I did this and settled on the
V&H Ovals.
anything overly loud and I love the sound of these.
I would suggest making a list of the pipes you're interested in and calling some
dealers and seeing if they have some bikes in their shop with these pipes. Then
you can hear what the pipes sound like. It's not perfect since you'll only be hearing
them at idle, or a little more, but it helps you decide. I did this and settled on the
V&H Ovals.
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RE: Slip-on's?
i bought the Rush a week ago and find the standard 2.25" baffle a little loud for me. i ordered the 1.75" baffles yesterday. there website has recordings of all their sizes. i paid $239 at dealer but the internet has many for under $299 but watch shipping and handling costs.
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RE: Slip-on's?
Let me know how the 1.75 baffle works out. I listened to all of them on the website, but they all seemed to sound the same. The Rush mufflers come standard with the 2.50 baffle. You have to buy the 1.75.
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Here is the best advice that no one gave me. Be patient and don't rush your decision. Go to a rally or a HD event at your local and hear the wide variety of pipes. After you hear the pipes ask questions. Then you can make an informed decission. I was timid to ask questions and didn't go listen pipes. I took this guys advice at the dealership and bought the Samson Rolled Thunder. I'm not knocking the Samsons or Samson owners, but it's not what I was looking for.
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RE: Slip-on's?
Thats a good idea. I probably would not be getting anything until next year. Just curious, why did'nt you like the Samson Rolled Thunder pipes??
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Here is the best advice that no one gave me. Be patient and don't rush your decision. Go to a rally or a HD event at your local and hear the wide variety of pipes. After you hear the pipes ask questions. Then you can make an informed decission. I was timid to ask questions and didn't go listen pipes. I took this guys advice at the dealership and bought the Samson Rolled Thunder. I'm not knocking the Samsons or Samson owners, but it's not what I was looking for.
Here is the best advice that no one gave me. Be patient and don't rush your decision. Go to a rally or a HD event at your local and hear the wide variety of pipes. After you hear the pipes ask questions. Then you can make an informed decission. I was timid to ask questions and didn't go listen pipes. I took this guys advice at the dealership and bought the Samson Rolled Thunder. I'm not knocking the Samsons or Samson owners, but it's not what I was looking for.
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RE: Slip-on's?
Installed the 2.5" Rush on my Road King about 2 months ago. IMHO, they sound deeper than the SE's. I ride alot of 2-up, the wife is more than happy with them. I really like the sound, not too loud on the interstate when cruising, but nice sound when throttle applied.
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RE: Slip-on's?
I was in your exact situation about a month ago and recently posted a video of my bike with V&H slip-ons for those who wish to hear what they sound like. Check out the 'videos' section of the forum for the link to the video. Hopefully it will help your decision making. Perhaps some other members can post similar videos of their own setups.
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RE: Slip-on's?
My two cents: I just lucked out and bought a pair of Wild Pig slip-ons from a guy on this forum and replaced my stock exhaust with them. They are used, but not very much and I have to say that I couldn't be happier. He made me a pretty good deal, but I would easily buy them again brand new (about $200 on ebay). The original owner removed the fiberglass from around the baffles and replaced it with sheet metal, which gives it a deep, throaty sound that is not at all obnoxious. Don't get me wrong, I do love a crazy loud bike, but I rode about 250 miles today and had no ringing in my ears.
In sum, I'd say that if you are not looking to spend a lot of money on the sound, Wild Pigs will give you that Harley rumble without taking a Harley bite out of your wallet.
In sum, I'd say that if you are not looking to spend a lot of money on the sound, Wild Pigs will give you that Harley rumble without taking a Harley bite out of your wallet.