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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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What is the loudest slip on I can install on a 2010 RK, and not have to do anything else to the motor.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Just an FYI, the cat in the headpipe is gonna limit the sound of a good slip on.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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But it will still sound better than stock, right?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Yes better than stock, but not all that loud.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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So what do I do to get it louder?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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GM, I have had Samsons, Rineharts, and V&H. IMO the V&H Classic turndowns are by far the loudest and the deepest of the bunch.
 
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So what do I do to get it louder?
Put a full system on, or if you are trying to save some cash then find some take off 09 head pipes (they don't have the cat) and then put on a good slip on.
 
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Thanks for the input, if I change the head pipe do I have to do anything else to the bike?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks for the input, if I change the head pipe do I have to do anything else to the bike?
That also depends. If you were to simply put on a stock 09 take off head pipe and put on a set of slip ons, then no you wouldn't. If you put on an aftermarket pipe like a 2-1 or duals then you should get it tuned. Another option that some have done is to cut the cat out of the pipe and then weld the pipe back up. All depends on how much money you are trying to save and/or exactly what you are looking to get out of the bike (i.e. just sound or performance, etc.).
 
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CFR's are as loud as any!
 
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