Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Muffler slip on recommendations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:04 AM
Share
  #1  
MikeA's Avatar
MikeA
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default Muffler slip on recommendations
I recently bought a used 2006 Ultra Classic and want to "up" the rumble a little. I am looking for a moderate increase but still be fellow rider friendly. There are obviously hundreds to choose from but no real clue as to how they rate on the decibel level.

I like the roar of a Harley as much as the next guy but we do long rides and I have a couple buddies that you literally can't be behind them for extended periods because their exhaust is too loud.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:25 AM
Share
  #2  
roadgliderick's Avatar
roadgliderick
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,313
Likes: 5
Default
keep your stock head pipe and put any muffler you want.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:31 AM
Share
  #3  
tankplunkett's Avatar
tankplunkett
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Default
I put Rush slip on's with 1.75" baffles on my 09 and really like the sound. They get loud when you get on it but have a nice rumble while your cruising.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:35 AM
Share
  #4  
who?me?'s Avatar
who?me?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 191
Likes: 2
From: At Work
Default
screaming eagle touring, choose the tip you want.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:39 AM
Share
  #5  
emwolb's Avatar
emwolb
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,413
Likes: 17
From: eastern oklahoma
Default
rinehart slip on's have worked well for me in the past.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:42 AM
Share
  #6  
MikeA's Avatar
MikeA
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Default
How do you know how loud they'll be? Where would you put the Reinhart slip ons at as far as loud?
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:48 AM
Share
  #7  
mstakern's Avatar
mstakern
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Default
I just got a pair of V&H oval mufflers, just have not installed them yet. I have been told they increase the sound but are not obnoxious.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:50 AM
Share
  #8  
DocHarley's Avatar
DocHarley
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,911
Likes: 2
From: South Fla.
Default
Originally Posted by MikeA
How do you know how loud they'll be? Where would you put the Reinhart slip ons at as far as loud?

IMO LOUD!!!

I sold mine for just that reason and bought the Jackpots from FuleMoto. Not too loud but still sounds like a Harley and bark when you get on it.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:52 AM
Share
  #9  
RK Ivan's Avatar
RK Ivan
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 571
Likes: 3
From: Loudoun County, Virginia
Default Slip ons
Originally Posted by MikeA
I recently bought a used 2006 Ultra Classic and want to "up" the rumble a little. I am looking for a moderate increase but still be fellow rider friendly. There are obviously hundreds to choose from but no real clue as to how they rate on the decibel level.

I like the roar of a Harley as much as the next guy but we do long rides and I have a couple buddies that you literally can't be behind them for extended periods because their exhaust is too loud.
Best thing you can do is go to some HD rallys or gatherings of bikes and listen to theirs. Take into the account their motor size too (88 or 95, 96" etc) because that will change the sound of the mufflers too.

Muffler sounds are all subjective and what is loud to you is quiet to another...take it from me when I was looking years ago the best option was to hear others.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:55 AM
Share
  #10  
Robert_W's Avatar
Robert_W
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
From:
Default
Look for EPA compliant mufflers.

Good luck and ride safe,

Bob.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:06 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE