Bub Stealth TDX
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I replaced the exhaust on my 2009 Ultra Classic with the Bub 7 True Dual Stealth TDX system and love it. I wanted something that wouldn't give me a headache when cruising but would still give me performance. I first installed the Bub 7 True Dual Stealth (non-TDX) but my wife didn't like the way the pipe exited the left side of the bike. She worried that it was too close to her leg and would be too hot. Notwithstanding her concerns, the bike performed great and was about as loud as stock at cruising speed. If you got on it though, it had a nice growl.
However, I gave into my wife's wishes and swapped out the Stealth for the Stealth TDX. I spoke with the engineer at Bub about the TDX and he said that the TDX with the crossover was the best performing pipe they make. I have a TTS Mastertune on the bike and had it dyno'd with the Stealth and again with the Stealth TDX. Changing to the Stealth TDX from the Stealth non-TDX, I gained 7hp.
I've ridden with the Stealth TDX full system for 500 miles and the bike runs flawlessly and sounds just the way I wanted. Great Harley growl when you roll on it hard but quiet as stock at cruising speed. In fact, friends riding behind me on their Ultra's said they can't hear my exhaust at cruising speed or when I ease in the throttle to pass someone. I can ride all day without the resulting headache or buzzing in my ears. I also enjoy the stereo much more because I don't have to turn it up so high to hear it over the exhaust anymore.
My friends who all have Reinhart True Duals on their Ultra Classics, have said they prefer the way the TDX rear pipe is routed on the right side of the engine. They say it looks better, allows easier access to various engine components, and is routed away from the passenger's right leg making it cooler.
However, I gave into my wife's wishes and swapped out the Stealth for the Stealth TDX. I spoke with the engineer at Bub about the TDX and he said that the TDX with the crossover was the best performing pipe they make. I have a TTS Mastertune on the bike and had it dyno'd with the Stealth and again with the Stealth TDX. Changing to the Stealth TDX from the Stealth non-TDX, I gained 7hp.
I've ridden with the Stealth TDX full system for 500 miles and the bike runs flawlessly and sounds just the way I wanted. Great Harley growl when you roll on it hard but quiet as stock at cruising speed. In fact, friends riding behind me on their Ultra's said they can't hear my exhaust at cruising speed or when I ease in the throttle to pass someone. I can ride all day without the resulting headache or buzzing in my ears. I also enjoy the stereo much more because I don't have to turn it up so high to hear it over the exhaust anymore.
My friends who all have Reinhart True Duals on their Ultra Classics, have said they prefer the way the TDX rear pipe is routed on the right side of the engine. They say it looks better, allows easier access to various engine components, and is routed away from the passenger's right leg making it cooler.
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Last time I took mine out it was stubborn as well. I slammed it on a Pine 2x4 piece as usual until it got to the end, and then I had to inverse slam it....I had an 4' or so piece of aluminum tubing kicking around, I set one end of that on the floor, the other end of the pipe went up in the inlet of the muffler, then I picked it all up and slammed it into the floor. It took a bit, but it gave way. I was sure to rotate where the pipe was in contact with the baffle. The aluminum pipe being softer than the baffle's steel took a beating, but the baffle and muffler casing were fine. Lots of lube.
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I believe I do. Will confirm when I get home. Any time you feel like it. Happen to be home this weekend, but usually not the case during the winter. My garage is heated. Just let me know.
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