Love my new Jackpots!!
Road Warrior
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From: SC
The overlap is what it is. The difference in the diameter of the head pipe shield versus the diameter of the muffler slip on section is what it is. Going back to the stock mufflers is no difference.
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Road Master
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Swing by your local dealer and take a good look at how the heat shields actually fit up... you may find they never were as seamless as you thought.That said, it can be a little tricky getting them to set properly once you've had them off. I had to fiddle with mine a couple of times to get the gaps right.
As far as how loud they would be with the stage 1 completed, I can only say that mine are barely noticeable cruising at 2500rpm in 5th gear without a helmet. With a full face on I can hear the purr without drone.
As far as how loud they would be with the stage 1 completed, I can only say that mine are barely noticeable cruising at 2500rpm in 5th gear without a helmet. With a full face on I can hear the purr without drone.
I also have a pic of my old bike with V&H muffler AND v&h header .. seemless fit.
The issue here is that the Jackpots are narrower than the stock header pipe. See pics in the link i put from jackpot website.
As said above, im definitely obsessing over something small and stupid ... but now that my wife keeps harping on it talking about "you made the bike look cheap like you tried fitting something that isnt supposed to fit" now its all i see when i look lol
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Road Master
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Or is the jackpot muffler just an odd size?
Thanks so much
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: NE, FL
I just spoke to FM and the jackpots are the same for 14 as previous years. I ordered a set because I love the sound and they really are cheap for a good product. I have a 14 CVO Road King. I'll post up how they fit after install.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
FYI - Fuel Moto does make a quiet baffle for the 3.5" and 4" mufflers if you find that it is too loud with future mods. I don't now if they offer a quiet baffle for the 4.5" slip ons yet.
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Road Master
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Right, I'd have to give them a call to see if its possible to change out the baffle on the pro touring line. I understand there are no options of baffle when ordering, so im assuming its welded right in.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: NE, FL
My 4" slashdowns came today. Installed really quickly. No fitament issues at all.
Sound is great, kind of quiet when tooling around and gives you a nice deep noise when on the throttle. Best deal ever for 350 bucks.
Sound is great, kind of quiet when tooling around and gives you a nice deep noise when on the throttle. Best deal ever for 350 bucks.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Charlotte, NC
The baffles are not welded in on my Slash Down jackpots. I have removed mine and were very easy to pull out, but I do not have the Pro Touring version. Also I have had numerous slip ons and they all mount the same to the head pipe. None that I have actually slide up and butt up against the muffler body to the heat shields. I think that is a non issue.