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Stage III
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From: California
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Don't post often, but I do read alot of post. But I decided to give it a try. I am into touring with my Road Glide Ultra. Stock pipes but I do need alittle more bark. Nothing outrageous since the wife ride with me. Already suffer from ringing in ears due to military dutys. Can someone out there give me a few suggestion to help settle my mind. Thanks
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Upstate New York
Just about any Slip on will increase the bark (noise) but if you already suffer from ringing in the ears I would think the quieter the better. If you do buy some slip ons, keep your old ones so you can go back if you don`t like the sound.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Bluffton,SC
I would try decatting the head pipe than run a 1" 1/4 hole saw thru you stock pipe, you will need an extention on the bit to get all the way thru, than see how you like that. Than decide if you want to spend any more money.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Killeen, TX
Vance and Hines always has a solution for my needs. Done several bikes now and always hang Vance and Hines. Never any issues or problems. Have been on trips with dudes with other brands that seem to develop cracks, broken welds, discoloration etc.
8 years and 52000 miles on this Ultra Classic with V/H Baggers still no problems.
8 years and 52000 miles on this Ultra Classic with V/H Baggers still no problems.
Cobra Powerport Headpipe and CFR mufflers are my choice, I've used many different brands through the years and have settled on that combo for my last 2 Baggers.
As suggested in a previous post, go to a local event or dealer and listen to some different setups that guys are running, and base your decision on what sounds good to you.
As suggested in a previous post, go to a local event or dealer and listen to some different setups that guys are running, and base your decision on what sounds good to you.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Rosamond, Cali
Black_Panther, I just put S/E Street Cannons on my bike. They're pretty mild as such things go. But still have a more aggressive sound than the stock slip-ons. I like them for the sound, but also because they're EPA/50-State legal and I don't have to worry about hassling a ticket.
At a steady cruise speed (70-80 MPH) they aren't much more, if any, louder than stock. Hear the radio fine.
Alan
At a steady cruise speed (70-80 MPH) they aren't much more, if any, louder than stock. Hear the radio fine.
Alan
Last edited by AlanStansbery; Jan 5, 2014 at 12:54 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: League City, TX
You can always check out the Harley Screamin Eagle stuff. Just a little louder than stock with more rumble. Fuel Moto has nice options with their Jackpot mufflers. Comes in both 3.5" and 4" versions. They are pretty mild also if you still have a CAT in your header pipe which it sounds like you do. A nice feature here is if the mufflers are too loud stock then they make a quiet baffle option that is a breeze to change out. They will give you a slight boost in performance also if you do nothing else. Tons of options out there though. One thing I have learned is mufflers, seats and windshields are all personal preference. No one can answer what is right for you but you. Unfortunately that digs into your pocket book very often. Good luck.
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From: Johnstown, PA
I love my Vance and Hines. If standard baffle is too quit for your taste you can run with no baffles, or if they are to loud, you can get a set of quiet baffles. Not certain if all of their slip ons have that option, but I know several do.