Exhaust recommendations
#1
11-20-2012, 08:12 AM
Exhaust recommendations
I have a 2003 FLHTCI which at the current time is completely stock. My birthday is coming up, my girlfriend mentioned getting me a set of pipes for my birthday.
What are you guys running, or what do you recommend? I don't want anything too loud or obnoxious.
What are you guys running, or what do you recommend? I don't want anything too loud or obnoxious.
Last edited by Jeff Vorhies; 11-20-2012 at 08:23 AM.
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11-20-2012, 08:17 AM
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I used to have some pretty obnoxious pipes on my '03 until I came back from a ride to Key West and back and my ears ringing for days.
I like the Vance & Hines True Duals and the Vance & Hines Monster Ovals. Same Torque and HP as the louder stuff but more radio friendly. Quiet until I get on it and when I do they hear me coming
I like the Vance & Hines True Duals and the Vance & Hines Monster Ovals. Same Torque and HP as the louder stuff but more radio friendly. Quiet until I get on it and when I do they hear me coming
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11-20-2012, 08:19 AM
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The 2 into 1 pipes offer the best performance as far as hp and torque. The 2 into 1 into 2 offer the best performance with the dual exhaust appearence. The 2 into 2 true duals have a unique sound and appearence but can leave flat spots in the torque curve. You have to decide what look you want , but if performance considerations are paramount, that could lead you in a different direction. I went 2-1-2 because I like the 2 pipe look but still want max performance.
#4
11-20-2012, 08:19 AM
Jeff,
I suggest you go to a bike night and see what you like- listen to other bikes
My riding Pal has the same V&H PD & M/O's as above and he can't use his radio.
If I am following, I find the exhaust note tinny and annoying, so I either lead or drop waaaay back.
exhausts are like opinions....
I use a tunable supertrapp supermeg type, which can be adjusted to be quite loud or fairly quiet.
There is nothing less fun than a loud exhaust 4 hours into a 10 hour riding day.
the 2/1/2, 2/1 is less a factor on the touring series bikes as the 2/1/2 ( stock type layout) has large internal volume. those differences are more on a smaller chassis bike where the stock layout may have less volume.
mike
I suggest you go to a bike night and see what you like- listen to other bikes
My riding Pal has the same V&H PD & M/O's as above and he can't use his radio.
If I am following, I find the exhaust note tinny and annoying, so I either lead or drop waaaay back.
exhausts are like opinions....
I use a tunable supertrapp supermeg type, which can be adjusted to be quite loud or fairly quiet.
There is nothing less fun than a loud exhaust 4 hours into a 10 hour riding day.
the 2/1/2, 2/1 is less a factor on the touring series bikes as the 2/1/2 ( stock type layout) has large internal volume. those differences are more on a smaller chassis bike where the stock layout may have less volume.
mike
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11-20-2012, 08:24 AM
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11-20-2012, 10:11 AM
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I used to have some pretty obnoxious pipes on my '03 until I came back from a ride to Key West and back and my ears ringing for days.
I like the Vance & Hines True Duals and the Vance & Hines Monster Ovals. Same Torque and HP as the louder stuff but more radio friendly. Quiet until I get on it and when I do they hear me coming
I like the Vance & Hines True Duals and the Vance & Hines Monster Ovals. Same Torque and HP as the louder stuff but more radio friendly. Quiet until I get on it and when I do they hear me coming
#7
11-20-2012, 10:17 AM
Jeff,
I suggest you go to a bike night and see what you like- listen to other bikes
My riding Pal has the same V&H PD & M/O's as above and he can't use his radio.
If I am following, I find the exhaust note tinny and annoying, so I either lead or drop waaaay back.
exhausts are like opinions....
I use a tunable supertrapp supermeg type, which can be adjusted to be quite loud or fairly quiet.
There is nothing less fun than a loud exhaust 4 hours into a 10 hour riding day.
the 2/1/2, 2/1 is less a factor on the touring series bikes as the 2/1/2 ( stock type layout) has large internal volume. those differences are more on a smaller chassis bike where the stock layout may have less volume.
mike
I suggest you go to a bike night and see what you like- listen to other bikes
My riding Pal has the same V&H PD & M/O's as above and he can't use his radio.
If I am following, I find the exhaust note tinny and annoying, so I either lead or drop waaaay back.
exhausts are like opinions....
I use a tunable supertrapp supermeg type, which can be adjusted to be quite loud or fairly quiet.
There is nothing less fun than a loud exhaust 4 hours into a 10 hour riding day.
the 2/1/2, 2/1 is less a factor on the touring series bikes as the 2/1/2 ( stock type layout) has large internal volume. those differences are more on a smaller chassis bike where the stock layout may have less volume.
mike
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