CFR slipons installed, but will they stay on?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Overland Park, Ks
I have the Jackpot Pro-Touring 4.5" mufflers and love the sound. I am confident that the sound is very similar to the CFRs as they have the same body shape and likely similar baffling.
My wife doesn't mind the sound just as long as she can hear the music from my saddlebag speaker lids.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
I had the 4.5" Pro-Touring on my CVO with FM's 2-1-2 head pipe for about 5000 miles and like them alot. I switch them out for the CFR's and I can tell you the sound is totaly differnt, IMHO. Slightly deeper sound if you can believe it since the 4.5's are really deep and maybe twice as loud especialy when running hard. On long trips my riding buddy's won't ride even close to me. It is a very distinct sound for sure, when my bike is in service I can tell when they're done with it when I here it fire up.
My wife won't even get on the CVO without ear protection. Maybe it because it's a 110 and may not be too bad with the 103.
My wife won't even get on the CVO without ear protection. Maybe it because it's a 110 and may not be too bad with the 103.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: SE TN
Maybe my idea of loud is different, but I don't think these were as loud as the Rush mufflers I had on my Softail. I'd be interested to know what the actual dB readings are compared to others.
I do know the sound isn't for everyone because it doesn't sound like a typical Harley. Standing behind the bike, you can feel the exhaust thump in your chest.
I do know the sound isn't for everyone because it doesn't sound like a typical Harley. Standing behind the bike, you can feel the exhaust thump in your chest.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
All the bar bikes try to sound the same to some extent. Im glad there are other deeper louder designs out there!
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Georgia
I have CFR's on my FLHX and I love them.
I also had a CFR on my Night Rod Special for 4 years. LOVED the sound and it was louder on that bike probably due to the shorter exhaust routing.
I was riding with a cop behind me on the VRod once. When we got to a light the cop pulled up beside me and asked me what kind of exhaust I had on. When I told him 'CFR' his response was "It sounds F-ing awesome".
I also had a CFR on my Night Rod Special for 4 years. LOVED the sound and it was louder on that bike probably due to the shorter exhaust routing.
I was riding with a cop behind me on the VRod once. When we got to a light the cop pulled up beside me and asked me what kind of exhaust I had on. When I told him 'CFR' his response was "It sounds F-ing awesome".
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 154
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From: Shorewood,IL/Mesa,AZ
All I must say is these must be 1000x louder with aftermarket head pipes. I have them on my stock head pipes and was quite surprised how quiet they were. Could hear the radio fine. The wind over the 8" KW windshield was louder. If you think these are loud should try one on a vrod at about 75+