Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

CVO pipes?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:59 PM
  #1  
Larry64's Avatar
Larry64
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,503
Likes: 94
From: SE Michigan
Default CVO pipes?

Are stock CVO mufflers any better or different than stock 103 mufflers? There are a lot of them for sale.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:14 PM
  #2  
Mr HOG's Avatar
Mr HOG
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 824
Likes: 2
From: O'fallon IL
Default

If there are a lot of them for sale that could be your answer.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 05:50 PM
  #3  
09 YELLOWBIRD's Avatar
09 YELLOWBIRD
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,932
Likes: 882
From: SOON TO BE A SAFE AMERICA
Default

For a 96", 103", or a 110" they won't make a difference vs the stock pipes on a 103" motor. They do have billet end caps if that makes a difference.

They are not the Screaming Eagle pipes of the past.

However, If you want a great platform for a good sound, 4" size vs a 3" (or is it 3 1/2"), and a sleeper look, with decent performance. I think they are GREAT!

Getting the stock baffle out and replacing it with a performance baffle, a header without a cat, A/C stage 1, and turner makes A LOT of difference!

Really, it's how much do you want to spend.

Ride Safe,

YB
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 06:02 PM
  #4  
Pumba11's Avatar
Pumba11
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,020
Likes: 69
From: Twin Cities, MN
Default

On my 88" they have worked really well. I have used both 4" model and the 3.5" version that came on the '04-'05 CVO models. They are both quiet with a deeper sound. They also give halfway decent performance. But they will not give a BIG HD sound, but it is better than stock.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:43 PM
  #5  
skratch's Avatar
skratch
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Default

Originally Posted by 09 YELLOWBIRD

However, If you want a great platform for a good sound, 4" size vs a 3" (or is it 3 1/2"), and a sleeper look, with decent performance. I think they are GREAT!

Getting the stock baffle out and replacing it with a performance baffle, a header without a cat, A/C stage 1, and turner makes A LOT of difference!
agreed. with the stock baffles, they are even quieter than the stock mufflers on the 'regular' bikes, but you can pick up a takeoff set of the cvo mufflers for $150 or less, and for $119, get the 1.75 or 2.0 muffler cores from fullsac and for a grand total of $250 or less, you have a great sounding, great looking system.

i did it to my wife's bike and i think that if i were to ever go to a dual system (or a 2-1-2), i would go this same route. her bike sounds and performs great.

 

Last edited by skratch; Dec 17, 2012 at 07:46 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:47 PM
  #6  
mmesa005's Avatar
mmesa005
Ultimate HDF Member
Veteran: Army
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,014
Likes: 739
From: Northern California
Default

I put them on my previous bike, an 01 Ultra Classic with a 95" Stage II. Replaced Bub's which were too loud for me. They worked great in my opinion!

I am keeping an eye open for a late model Harley 2 into 1 to try on my current bike.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GliderXXX
Exhaust System Topics
3
Dec 8, 2017 09:27 AM
Bodacious MC
Touring Models
15
May 8, 2016 06:03 PM
jjlw
Touring Models
17
Dec 14, 2015 07:18 AM
heckfrozeover
Touring Models
5
Jul 27, 2014 12:30 AM
12limited
Touring Models
7
May 18, 2012 11:18 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:00 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE