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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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My bad, i'm stock now and it's way to quiet, not looking for anything that it too loud just some meat to them. Yes i want them to look good and any performance gains would be great.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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the only thing I would definitely stay away from are mufflers with shadetree drilled holes or removed packing etc.

these mufflers had all the 'science' removed from them.

Even stock mufflers are made to perform as best as possible while meeting noise emission regs.


You question is more complicated for riders with "cat-bikes" ( 09 CA and 2010+ 50 State bikes), as the end result is much influenced by the catalytic convertor in the header.


I use tunable mufflers which can be about as loud or quiet as the rider/situation demands and perform very well. Coming in at or near the top in every muffler shoot out he past 30 years


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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Give American Custom a looksee. Removable baffles, drill holes until you get the sound you want.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Can't really answer your question, so I'll recommend Jackpot Dyno Tuned slip-ons. Very nice bark when you blip the throttle, nice cruising tone and, you'll definitely be heard when you stomp on it. Good price for them too, $300.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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I see a bunch of different baffle sizes? So what size should i be looking at and what are the difference between the sizes??
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Hey mkguitar, you said you "use tunable mufflers which can be about as loud or quiet as the rider/situation demands and perform very well", so what brand and model would these be?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Hey mkguitar, you said you "use tunable mufflers which can be about as loud or quiet as the rider/situation demands and perform very well", so what brand and model would these be?
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