Best sounding slip-ons?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Seattle
If you were to do a search here, you'd find this question asked and answered at least 2,387 times. The "best" sound is subjective and mkguitar has it right...go listen to different bikes. Some people swap pipes out regularly to get that perfect sound. Good luck!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Maryland
Like someone said before go out and listen to a few different types. (BEST) exhaust is subjective like "what type of oil is best", "what speakers are the best", and "what tires are the best". Different strokes for different folks. Whichever way you decide to go de-catting them will give you a better sound on all slip-ons.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Northern Illinois
If you don't want them real loud the Fuel Moto Jackpot 4" slip ons are the best I have ever heard.
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From: 'Noke, VA
Whether or not your converter is in place, you'll notice a difference in sound and possibly performance (depending on the muffler) with different slip-ons. The only two things removing the converter from the stock headpipe does is cut down on the heat a bit and make more noise.
I don't think you can do much better than the 4" Dyno-Tuned Jackpot mufflers. They're high-quality, sound great, and have a lifetime warranty. They also flow like crazy.
With that said, I'm still firmly in the "buy a tuner first" camp.
I don't think you can do much better than the 4" Dyno-Tuned Jackpot mufflers. They're high-quality, sound great, and have a lifetime warranty. They also flow like crazy.
With that said, I'm still firmly in the "buy a tuner first" camp.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Long Island,New York
I am using V&H Monster Ovals....for me..not only do I think they sound good....low rumble where I would not wake up neighbors early in the morning...can hear the radio.....and to me....they look great underneath the saddlebags and sticking out the rear....