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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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I want to shorten the slip on mufflers from my 2005 softail deluxe. If i simply remove the last seven or 8 inches and machine up a nice end cap what effect will this have. I dont want louder necessarily just shorter.
 
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if you shorten the mufflers 7" everything inside will come out with the tip. it will be pretty loud.
 
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