Exhaust recommendations
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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; Nov 20, 2012 at 08:23 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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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.
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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
Last edited by mkguitar; Nov 20, 2012 at 08:24 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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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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I should've gotten Rhine Hearts, but I settled for chrome werks. My riding buddy has a set of RHs and they have that thunder low rumble...he's on a '12 SG. So, yeah...I'm jealous!
Do listen to the bike night advice...that could save ya some $$$....
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Pipe Recommendations
It really depends on what you are looking for! Are you looking for more sound or more performance or both? I recommend checking out youtube.com as well to hear the different tones of the pipes you are interested in. While you are not going to get a decibel reading you will still get an idea of how deep the pipe is going to sound. If you have any questions about any of the exhausts mentioned please feel free to contact me for the best price or any additional advice!
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