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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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My wife got me some Rush 3 1/2 with the 2.25 baffle but the harley dealer sold her a pair that were returns and have boot marks on them. Well today I will be taking them back to get something else.

I need the help of members on here. I have an 103 2011 street glide and what a little more bark, little, and more deep tone. So taking these back any thoughts on what I should get? They have everything but screaming eagles....

Help please
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by F150Marine
My wife got me some Rush 3 1/2 with the 2.25 baffle but the harley dealer sold her a pair that were returns and have boot marks on them. Well today I will be taking them back to get something else.

I need the help of members on here. I have an 103 2011 street glide and what a little more bark, little, and more deep tone. So taking these back any thoughts on what I should get? They have everything but screaming eagles....

Help please
I have the same bike and , I got 4 inch Rhineharts and love them, sound deeper not too loud but nice, do the stage 1 air cleaner and remap if you can but it is NOT necessary with the Rhinehart slipons. Good luck, Merry Christmas!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Sounds like you might be limited to what your dealer has on hand? I have a pair of Supertrapp 4" Stout's (140-65224) waiting to be installed out in the garage. A lil early Christmas present to myself. Given I've been sick the past week not sure they're going on this week or not, but I'm sure anxious to hear them. Like anything though, to each their own in what they like so it's a tough call to ask for opinions, you'll get as many different answers. These are going on my '12 SG (103"). I had some Kerker Slip-ons on my '02 RK and I loved them. Thought I'd try something a little different on the new bike.

I went with the Supertrapp's vs. the Kerker Stouts as the Supertrapp's are supposed to be a touch quieter while still a good bit louder than stock. We'll see . . . good luck, and have fun!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Exhaust sound is such a personal thing, that what someone else likes, you might hate.
Hate to tell you this, but your gonna have to listen to a few before you can decide.
But it sounds like your going to be stuck with what the dealer has............or hopefully what they can order.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Exhaust sound is such a personal thing, that what someone else likes, you might hate.
Hate to tell you this, but your gonna have to listen to a few before you can decide.
But it sounds like your going to be stuck with what the dealer has............or hopefully what they can order.
I'd suggest hanging out at the dealer, going to some bike nights or local bike friendly establishments, do some hard listening and ask some questions. Most guys are gonna be happy to answer questions about their bikes. Worst thing is to jump into buying something, then regret it and feel like your "stuck" with it! (Been there, Done that!) Should be able to get a store credit till you figure out what you want.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Thanks to all those that replied. I think it will be best to just take them back and search out some to listen to. Wish they have dealer mounted examples, would make it easier.
 
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Funny how things work out. On my way in to the dealer today a riding group was there and got to hear just about every pipe out. I ended up liking the RUSH pipes but exchanged the 2.25 for the 2.5 baffles. Installed them today and wow they are what I was looking for.

Now I have decel pop, it never ends now on the the next mystery.....
 
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Funny how things work out. On my way in to the dealer today a riding group was there and got to hear just about every pipe out. I ended up liking the RUSH pipes but exchanged the 2.25 for the 2.5 baffles. Installed them today and wow they are what I was looking for.

Now I have decel pop, it never ends now on the the next mystery.....
Mystery solved! http://fuelmotousa.com/powervision.htm
 
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Thanks for the quick response. So what am I missing it looks like I need an engineering degree to use that?
 
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