change the "tone" on the bike, or is it all in the slip-ons? I'm running Power Duals on my 2011 Limited Ultra. If headpipes make a difference in sound, which ones might produce a lot deeper & bassier tone? Not so concerned about performance. My bike goes fast enough for me. Main concern is the right "tone & loud" for me. Also, I have V&H High Outputs on the Power Duals. Thinking about switching to Rush Big Louie Slash-Ups to match the lines on my stretched bags & fender cover.

 

Headpipes can affect sound a bit, but the big factor is the mufflers.

If you're already running TD's, and you like TD sound, I wouldn't change them...

Find a muffler that produces the sound you want.

 

Thanks. I'm satisfied with the Power Duals. If headpipes don't make much difference in sound, I'd keep them when I do the Big Louies.

 

Getting rid of the Cat is obviously going to produce more sound......

 

Don't mean to hijack the thread but what are those shorty antennas you are running?

 

Got 'em at Pep Boys.

 

Antennas look good; if the one for the CB is not tuned correctly, you risk potential damage to the output transistors (finals) in the CB... just a thought...
...back to your regularly scheduled programming..

 

There is a difference in loudness between true duals and the x-pipe you have now. Change the cam and there is a completely different sound.

I have the V&H dresser duals with the twin slash rounds. Last year before the cams they were nice and deep. Good sound. This year with the cams they are a lot louder. Nice deep sound while cruising but too loud when you really get on it. Not obnoxious loud like having V&H big radius but here's your ticket for having fun loud.

 

You should get more sound from true duals vs power duals.

 

Thanks for the tip, but I don't use CB or listen to radio. It's all for looks. All Ipod. I have a Sony head unit with the Biketronics kit, and can't use the CB anyway.