Installed my Monster Ovals today

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Jun 7, 2011 | 08:25 AM

#11

jberg

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From: Rockland County, NY

They do sound even better after a while. One of my friends said the look reminded him of the Starship Enterprise.

Jun 7, 2011 | 09:15 AM

#12

simpleton

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From: Wi

If I keep my bike I would like to put the V&H header. How are you gus liking the headers?

Jun 7, 2011 | 09:16 AM

#13

Idaho Spud

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From: Coeur d' alene, Idaho

Mine are going on today with a Fullsak header and Stage I upgrade.

Jun 7, 2011 | 09:25 AM

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KY HDRider

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From: Kentucky

Last year I bought Rinehart True Duals. In the summer we made a 4700 mile round trip to California from Kentucky. By the time I got home after several days of 80mph interstate travel, I was ready for a change. I loved the Rineharts around home for putting around everyday, but for travel, they were just too loud for 3000 rpm on the interstate. I normally lead, and riders behind me complained as well.
After buying the Monster Ovals with the Dresser Duals, the wife is now happy and I love the sound. I have a big bore kit, 26G gear drive and performance heads. This setup is probably louder than stock headers, but it is still very livable for everyday use and I can now listen to the radio on the interstate. I am pretty sure I will buy a new Ultra next summer, I plan to keep my Monster Ovals to put on the new scoot.

Jun 7, 2011 | 09:46 AM

#15

pargenz

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From: Fennario

I really like my MOs mated to Power Duals.

Last edited by pargenz; Jun 7, 2011 at 09:49 AM.

Jun 7, 2011 | 09:46 AM

#16

mikebaby

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From: Central Ohio

How loud are they compared to stock? I'm thinking about changing out my SuperTrapp slip-ons for a pair of the Monster Ovals because I love the look of them. I however don't want something that will wake the dead or be bothersome on long trips.

mikebaby

Jun 7, 2011 | 10:40 AM

#17

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Love my Monster Ovals! They're just the right balance with a deep, low growl.

Jun 7, 2011 | 11:13 AM

#18

JohnnyBoy

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From: Hollywood, California

Got them paired with my V&H power dual header on my CVO Road Glide. Been running V&H's for years on my softail. Always sound great.

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Jun 7, 2011 | 02:58 PM

#19

pargenz

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From: Fennario

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Originally Posted by mikebaby

They are louder and deeper than stock. But, they are not loud, but a deep rumble. They have a little bark when you crack the throttle. No problem hearing tunes on the highway (wind noise is another story).
I often head out early this time of year and neighbors said they don't bother them. I don't rev the motor or sit in the driveway too long, nor do I get on it down my street.