Exhaust Options/Recommendations?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
The Supertrapp adjustable disc set-ups can be tuned for torque/power and loudness. The SE nightsticks/farshotz are the same as the Supertrapps but have the EPA noise level stamps in case the man checks and can easily be adjusted just like the nonstamped ones from Supertrapp. The supermeg has been a harley performance standard forever and the harley dirt trackers run the disc systems so they must work. I've had them on a few bikes and very happy with the sound and power without alot of noise.
Last edited by 0ldhippie; Dec 24, 2012 at 12:28 PM.
Road Captain
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From: St. Louis
When the weather breaks, head to some of your local rallys and pay attention to the bikes coming in. Find some of the better sounding bikes, seek out their owners and don't be afraid to ask questions. (I've never run into anyone who didn't want to talk about their bike) LOL Take into consideration if the bike is stock or has been modified (it makes a difference) Try to find one that is as close to your build as possible. To me, this is the only true way to hear firsthand how your bike will sound with the new setup.
Road Warrior
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From: South Carolina-First to secede and hopefully the next.
Any performance pipe will be a bit louder than the stockers. If you ride it discreetly you could get away with straight pipes. I like the MGS True Duals for the amazing stereo sound. Nothing like it.
It really does depend on how you ride them. Performance pipes can be quite docile if you keep your wrist out of the loud.
It really does depend on how you ride them. Performance pipes can be quite docile if you keep your wrist out of the loud.
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From: Lapeer , Mich
for me I would go with the V&H true duals and the twin slash rounds , sound good , I live in a neiborhood to and just take it easy till you get on the road , allso gives the bike time to warm up alittle , there is allso a difference between noise and a good tone
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hoisington Ks
My $.02
Bought the FM Stage one kit, a/c, Jackpots and PCV. Did not like the sound of the Jackpots. A little TOO loud. Swapped them for the S&S SPO's on the RK. Nice rumble without the noise. Momma likes her RK better now and I don't mind riding next to the Jackpots.
I'm sold on the S&S SPO's great sound free flowing, but pricey! I do believe they are about the same as the MonsterOvals in sound.
Get out to any rally and listen to them come in. Best place to hear what pipes sound like.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
I'm sold on the S&S SPO's great sound free flowing, but pricey! I do believe they are about the same as the MonsterOvals in sound.
Get out to any rally and listen to them come in. Best place to hear what pipes sound like.
Dan B.
Central Ks.
Stage IV
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: NW Washington
Jackpot 4" worked for me
For a '12 FLHTCU, had the same consideration re: exhaust sound level in "quiet" neighborhood and went with Jackpot headers and 4" mufflers, retaining stock crossover. At same time I changed exhaust, also installed a SE A/C and Dobek EJK Gen 3 fuel controller. No complaints from neighbors re: noise but significant difference in performance, in conjunction with the freer flowing intake and the fuel controller to buff up the fuel supply during acceleration.
Considered several other options but went with Jackpot for several reasons, one of which was their glass wrapped baffles that don't make the "brapp" sound like many of the unwrapped baffle designs. Jackpot will provide baffles in 3 sound level ranges and I went with the medium level with good results. Plenty of low db rumble at idle but relatively quiet on "controlled acceleration" out of the neighborhood. Accelerating hard on the county roads produces decent sound level but not objectionable (at least to me). At freeway cruising speeds the sound level is fine without wearing ear protection, other than the ear flaps on my half helmet. When accelerating from cruise speed to pass, the sound level gets the desired attention...
No first hand beef with other exhaust system options mentioned earlier but the glass wrapped baffles, optimized flow design by dyno, and lower price of Jackpot system sold me on this choice and I'm good with it.
Good luck and good day!
Considered several other options but went with Jackpot for several reasons, one of which was their glass wrapped baffles that don't make the "brapp" sound like many of the unwrapped baffle designs. Jackpot will provide baffles in 3 sound level ranges and I went with the medium level with good results. Plenty of low db rumble at idle but relatively quiet on "controlled acceleration" out of the neighborhood. Accelerating hard on the county roads produces decent sound level but not objectionable (at least to me). At freeway cruising speeds the sound level is fine without wearing ear protection, other than the ear flaps on my half helmet. When accelerating from cruise speed to pass, the sound level gets the desired attention...
No first hand beef with other exhaust system options mentioned earlier but the glass wrapped baffles, optimized flow design by dyno, and lower price of Jackpot system sold me on this choice and I'm good with it.
Good luck and good day!
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