slipon advice
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From: Sunny Arizona
slipon advice
I'm interested in new slipons for my 2012 Ultra Limited.
What's your experience with Thunderheader, Vance & Hines monsters, or others. Im looking for a deep rumble that isn't too loud at freeway speeds.
What's your experience with Thunderheader, Vance & Hines monsters, or others. Im looking for a deep rumble that isn't too loud at freeway speeds.
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I have thunder headers and I like the deep loud tone, its not too loud for me when cruising at highway speeds. I can hear my radio just fine. Only complaint I have had is from buddies that ride too close.
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If your catalytic convertor is in place, that is the major effect on sound, so the muffler choice has less influence on the end result.
for no cat headers:
thunderheaders are on the louder end of the spectrum ( most of the Dynas on sons of anarchy have thunder headers)
my Pal has monster ovals, I won't ride close behind him, he likes them- but he never uses his stereo and rides with ear plugs
many pipes project a tinny sound directly to the rear.
I use supertrapp supermegs ( no cat). Screaming Eagle sell 2 versions of these, the nightsick and the fatshots.
Depending on endcap and disc choice these pipes can be quite loud or fairly toned down
I'd suggest you go to bike night or a dealer BBQ ( I think arrowhead is doing something this week).
and see what pipes appeal to you
mike
for no cat headers:
thunderheaders are on the louder end of the spectrum ( most of the Dynas on sons of anarchy have thunder headers)
my Pal has monster ovals, I won't ride close behind him, he likes them- but he never uses his stereo and rides with ear plugs
many pipes project a tinny sound directly to the rear.
I use supertrapp supermegs ( no cat). Screaming Eagle sell 2 versions of these, the nightsick and the fatshots.
Depending on endcap and disc choice these pipes can be quite loud or fairly toned down
I'd suggest you go to bike night or a dealer BBQ ( I think arrowhead is doing something this week).
and see what pipes appeal to you
mike
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Check out American Customs' bomber mufflers for touring models. I'm getting a set as soon as the wife gets finished with Christmas shopping. In fact, check out their deal on both the mufflers and head pipes without the CAT in them. I really like the price, and how they will appear as stock mufflers. And, you can have any sound you want.
http://www.americancustom.com/
http://www.americancustom.com/
Road Master
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From: C. Texas
Any comparison to the Jackpot series slip ons? I am pretty sure I am goinf with Fuel Motos stainless header pipe but still researching slip ons. Looking for the deep rumble and noise but want it to quiet down cruising.
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Road Master
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Check out American Customs' bomber mufflers for touring models. I'm getting a set as soon as the wife gets finished with Christmas shopping. In fact, check out their deal on both the mufflers and head pipes without the CAT in them. I really like the price, and how they will appear as stock mufflers. And, you can have any sound you want.
http://www.americancustom.com/
http://www.americancustom.com/
The sound is okay. I just don't love it. Perhaps I should just keep them and perhaps I will learn to love them.
By the way, I also have the De-CATed headers.
Last edited by ArizonaPhil; Nov 22, 2011 at 04:48 PM.
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If your catalytic convertor is in place, that is the major effect on sound, so the muffler choice has less influence on the end result.
for no cat headers:
thunderheaders are on the louder end of the spectrum ( most of the Dynas on sons of anarchy have thunder headers)
my Pal has monster ovals, I won't ride close behind him, he likes them- but he never uses his stereo and rides with ear plugs
many pipes project a tinny sound directly to the rear.
I use supertrapp supermegs ( no cat). Screaming Eagle sell 2 versions of these, the nightsick and the fatshots.
Depending on endcap and disc choice these pipes can be quite loud or fairly toned down
I'd suggest you go to bike night or a dealer BBQ ( I think arrowhead is doing something this week).
and see what pipes appeal to you
mike
for no cat headers:
thunderheaders are on the louder end of the spectrum ( most of the Dynas on sons of anarchy have thunder headers)
my Pal has monster ovals, I won't ride close behind him, he likes them- but he never uses his stereo and rides with ear plugs
many pipes project a tinny sound directly to the rear.
I use supertrapp supermegs ( no cat). Screaming Eagle sell 2 versions of these, the nightsick and the fatshots.
Depending on endcap and disc choice these pipes can be quite loud or fairly toned down
I'd suggest you go to bike night or a dealer BBQ ( I think arrowhead is doing something this week).
and see what pipes appeal to you
mike
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Road Master
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From: Sunny Arizona
But it looks like we are looking for the same type of sound and hwy manners. As for Fuel Moto. I purchased from them in the past. They are great to do business with.