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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Installed a stage 4 with SE259e cams on my 13 SG. Rush True Duals with their Big Louie and 2 in. baffles. Runs great but with the change it is way too loud for me. Looking for advise on how to quiet it down. Can't afford to change the head pipes now but am open to a slip on change. I am OK when wearing ear plugs. Looking out for my neighbors and fellow riders. Just need to quiet it down.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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have your stock head pipe? that alone will make a huge diff in noise. but defeats purpose of the whole build IMO
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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See if Fuelmoto still has the Supertrapp SE mufflers...Or just throw the stockers back on.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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I put a pair of Big City Thunder QQ Baffles in front of my 4" V&H turndown mufflers and they made them REALLY quiet. Not quite as quiet as stock, but too quiet for me. Even with the 2.25" baffles.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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Supertrapp style disk system mufflers are always about tops at horsepower shoot outs.

and can be about as loud..or as quiet as the owner wants...in minutes.

Screaming eagle fatshots are made by supertrapp I have those on my 09. I also have Supertrapp Supermegs on other bikes.

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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I will second Supertrapp/SE Fatshots/Nightsticks. Fully adjustable for sound and make good power.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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and a great setup with the Stage 4 and 259e cams - good power throughout the band. Enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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If you decide to move to a different platform, I'd be interested in buying, depending on the style.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 07:50 AM
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I'll be looking into the Supertrapp. Idea on cost? Thanks all.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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I'd try the stock mufflers. I love how they sound now that I changed my head pipe.
 
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