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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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I recently bought a 05 road king classic and I'm not happy with the exhaust. What affordable quality options are available? I've seen lots of mufflers on eBay with removable baffles. Has anyone had any experience with the cheap mufflers? And what pros and cons did you experience?
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Hi-

really suggest you go to a bike event and hear what other guys are using- see what you like.

sound is subjective, one man's music is another's noise.

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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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Quality usually depends on cost...

I never count on quality when I go cheap, but sometimes I am surprised.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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American Custom exhaust, they use HD mufflers and remove the core and replace them with baffles you can change. Around $200 for a pair, maybe cheaper if you have HD mufflers to send in for a core charge.
I'm happy with mine, I got their Bomber series slash up with the mid baffle.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sackomatic79@gmail.com
I recently bought a 05 road king classic and I'm not happy with the exhaust. What affordable quality options are available? I've seen lots of mufflers on eBay with removable baffles. Has anyone had any experience with the cheap mufflers? And what pros and cons did you experience?
Thanks
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I have a 06 EGS just put on a pair of 2012 SG factory slip ons I got for 75 $ and what a difference deeper tone and louder , this might be a option ! Look around on this site plenty of guys getting rid of stock or CVO slip ons at reasonable prices !
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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As stated ya need to listen to find the sound ya like/want but for cheap '10up takeoffs are a good option.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sackomatic79@gmail.com
I recently bought a 05 road king classic and I'm not happy with the exhaust. What affordable quality options are available? I've seen lots of mufflers on eBay with removable baffles. Has anyone had any experience with the cheap mufflers? And what pros and cons did you experience?
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Beau
Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. In what way are you not happy? Looks, sound......
 
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