Question about headers
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Question about headers
Question- I have a 2010 Ultra. I have Rinehart slipons on it. I had the same pipes on my old RK. The Ultra still sounds slightly muffled compared to the RK, the deep growl sounds different to me. More like a puff- puff -puff sound. (I am not looking for loud, just that deep old familiar sound even at low rpms. I rarely tach more than 3 grand, and I am usually around 2)
Anybody that has pulled the cats out of their 2010 bike, or went with aftermarket headers w/o cats, did you notice any deeper, throaty sound difference? I am thinking of going with a set from Fuel moto this winter.
Any advice would be appreciated,
Dave
Anybody that has pulled the cats out of their 2010 bike, or went with aftermarket headers w/o cats, did you notice any deeper, throaty sound difference? I am thinking of going with a set from Fuel moto this winter.
Any advice would be appreciated,
Dave
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Yea, totally different sound with the new headers on.
I rode with the stock headers for 30,000 miles. Just replaced them.
Now it rides better, sounds better and is signifigantly cooler on the right side.
I rode with the stock headers for 30,000 miles. Just replaced them.
Now it rides better, sounds better and is signifigantly cooler on the right side.
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V&H Dresser Duals.
Deeper, more "solid" sound.
Then I put new mufflers on (Monster Rounds) and it really woke up.
Added a PC V a couple of days later and now it's right on. Runs great and has way more seat of the pants power.
Deeper, more "solid" sound.
Then I put new mufflers on (Monster Rounds) and it really woke up.
Added a PC V a couple of days later and now it's right on. Runs great and has way more seat of the pants power.
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Thanks...That is what I am looking for. (I already have a PC V, stage one, and slip ons, so power has already improved dramatically).
Still sounds like a Honda-Davidson to me at low to mid throttle though.
Still sounds like a Honda-Davidson to me at low to mid throttle though.
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Catless head pipes makes a big difference in sound. I went with the V&H setup but Fuelmoto has a setup also.
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Here is why you still sound muffled.
Here is what your Catalitic Coverter looks like cut in half.
Yes you need to replace the Head Pipe.
All 2010 and later Touring bikes now have a Catalitic Converter.
Here is what your Catalitic Coverter looks like cut in half.
Yes you need to replace the Head Pipe.
All 2010 and later Touring bikes now have a Catalitic Converter.