I'm going to try to keep my exhaust and A/C stock for at least the first 1,000 miles and see if I like it or not. I'm on a 2011 SG 103. Anyone prefer stock and why???

Weather update here in WNY, 24 degrees and snow.

 

I ran my 09 Classic stock all last year.Now I have a SE A/C and a set of Monster Rounds(she needs a bit more rumble) waiting to be installed as soon as she comes out of hibernation.Hopefully within the next couple of weeks.

 

Great pictures dan....

 

I lasted one week with my stock pipes for many reasons:

1. they sounded like ****
2. I could not hear my motor when I was riding with my friends which made it hard to hear the rpms when shifting
3. the bike ran very hot and was a little doggy ( a stage one and new pipes helped a lot)

 

I went back to stock on the 03 RKC I just got..... it's loud enough for me. oh, and it has the "stage 1" ..... well, except for the exhaust. runs great.

 

My 2008 still has stock pipes, A/C and engine. Runs good. I don't see any reason to change it.

 

Thanks.

 

my 2010 SG is stock... at least right now, but won't be in a week or so. The only reason I have kept stock is

1. I thought it'd be best for break in (may not be the case but whatever)
2. There are so many options. It took me this long to finally take the plunge.

I agree with nhbiker.... I cannot hear my bike when I'm riding with even one of my buddies. Plus I'd like to get alittle more umph out of it.

 

I like the looks of the stock 2-1 setup on my 2010 Road Glide. I don't like the heat generated by the CAT. So far I'm living with the stock head pipes, swapped out the muffler for the SE model for the bike. Still toying with the idea of just swapping out to new pipes.

 

I just traded my 10 EGC for an 11 Limited. I believe the stock pipes on the 11 Limited seem to be louder than on the 10 EGC. It is the 103 motor but I doubt that would make any difference. I'm getting ready to remove the CAT and that should give it a little more rumble. I'm over the whole loud pipe thing but I do like a little rumble.