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Jul 17, 2014 | 05:15 PM

jonandcheryl

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From: michigan

Just Curious

I have a 2011 Flhtk and as I am getting older my ears are less tolerant of loudness. If the lowers are removed does that lessen the exhaust sound reaching the rider? Thanks.

Jul 17, 2014 | 05:28 PM

akodust

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From: Lancaster, Texas

No...it does not reduce the sound. You can find a different set of pipes,that are quieter. Do a search for pipes...you can check YouTube to hear some pipes.

Jul 17, 2014 | 07:18 PM

Warbird40

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From: Palm Springs

What kind of exhaust do you have? I always come across stock, brand new dealer take offs for $50-$80, thats what I would do. Good luck

Best regards,
Ed

Jul 17, 2014 | 07:54 PM

jonandcheryl

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Thanks Ed,
I have the stock exhaust and believe it or not I would like it even quieter if possible. It would be fine with me if I didn't hear the exhaust at all. Probably not going to happen but thought I'd ask.

Jul 17, 2014 | 07:59 PM

Joe12RK

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Maybe try a set of stock mufflers from pre-2008. Those mufflers might be quieter because the converter muffles some of the sound on the later bikes.

Jul 17, 2014 | 08:08 PM

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonandcheryl

look for a set of stock takeoffs from the cvo bikes. because the 110 engine is inherently louder than the 103, they seem to be baffled a little more.

and do you still have the original headpipe with catalytic converter?