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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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i'm pulling the trigger on a road glide in 4 weeks (and man do i feel like a 12-year old counting the days to christmas). wanted to get a feel for what the options are for pipes. pics would help the days go bye a little easier.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Im running V & H Power Duals with 4" Black Outs and like them, they look good and develop good power and sound. But if I was going to do it again I would very seriously look at the Fuel Moto Ceramic Header and their Jackpot Mufflers or the HD Nightsticks
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by iamfree
i'm pulling the trigger on a road glide in 4 weeks (and man do i feel like a 12-year old counting the days to christmas). wanted to get a feel for what the options are for pipes. pics would help the days go bye a little easier.

Its not days before christmas its SLEEPS before christmas....personally I like the v&h power duels....but you need to go to rally or something and listen and look at the bikes with the exhaust systems installed...at least that what worked for me...
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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You gotta go see/hear what is out there.

sound is subjective and there are no do-overs once you've spent $600 on pipes.

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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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I put 4" Rinehart's on my soon to be delivered Road Glide Custom. I too am waiting like a kid before Christmas! I am waiting impatiently for a painted inner fairing to come from the factory.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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They best thing to do is to like mrfikser & mkguitar said. Get out to a rally and take a look/hear what they sound like on a Road Glide. Also great choice on the bike I really enjoy mine.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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I would do a 2-1 and get Drago's Dragula , Frank is a great guy , good price , 2-1 perform better and look great on Road Glide's
 

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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nice. there's something to be said about anticipation.
 
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