I have settled on a new Standard Glide  (liked the street glide but couldn't justify the extra $5K)   and wondering what thoughts / opinions were on the many different options for pipes.... True duals?  V&H? Bassani? Reinhart? Slip on SE? too many choices!!   I will probably shell out for the Tmax and an aircleaner as well after a few thousand Kms.

Thanks, Wingnut.

Mate I have the SE slip ons on my RKC because on big trips i dont want the headache ....to me they are just the right sound....I dont find them too tinnny or quiet...but if i wasnt using the bike for touring i would have gone for something a little LOUDER....

I have the V&H true duels with SE slip-ons. The true duels are a bit louder than the std headers but I personally do not find them too loud on a trip.

That said a couple of my riding mates have said they are loud when they are following me. 

I have V&H slip ons on my 07 RoadKing and they give a nice note,without being over the top and no crackle.They are finished really well,which is a lot better than some I have seen.If you want performance then 2 into 1 is the way to go,but you loose the typical Harley sound that you can only get from 2 pipes.If you are prepared to drop a little in outright performance,you will more than make it up when you fit the air cleaner and the Tmax.If I had the choice over again,I would still use the V&H slip ons,but maybe the ovals,just for looks,and I am going to fit the true dual headers,to cool the right leg in summer and even out the looks.

 

nobody

Probably best to have a look at what other blokes are using, go somewhere where you will see a lot of bikes, out front of your Harley Dealer is a good start. I have a set of S&S Ovals (SPO's) on my RoadKing and I think you will find a couple of other people have the same. When I ordered my bike I wanted something with a bit of rumble but not to loud as I don't want to attract attention around town. I like the sound and they are good on a trip, not too loud. If you read Heavy Duty magagzine you will see they have been used on a project bike, Orange Betty I think t was. Yep that's right it's mentioned in the other thread about SPO mufflers.

Been posted before....

I run a Cobra 2 into 1, more power and great sound to the rider, mate says it's to quite but I don't get much police attention. Price was $600 delivered from the states.
Cheers Midnight

Can highly recommend the S&S Spo Ovals. have them on my Electraglide. Find that just cruizing around at low RPM they are relativlely quiet. They only loud up when i open up the throttle. Have not had any police/ noise probs (YET!) Bit expensive compared to other brands, but on the dyno tune they were good for a couple of extra horse power straight off!

I went for the V+H Oval slipons and I have a power commander and Ness sucker air cleaner , all good gear and I reccommend this setup. A little on the noisy side , but ain't that half the fun? There is a bit of cackle but I can live with it. I'm not sure about the T/ Max on 08's, is the STD fly by wire ? if so you'll probably have to go with the P/C. Good Luck ! I just lurv my Street Glide!
I did the US run with heavy duty and liked the Rinehart slipons i saw and heard there, good sound and looks. Worth considering!?

grouchoflhx

I think Hogbag has packed his bags and left the forum,so you may not get a reply.

www.biketronics.com/touring.html  All the info you need is in this link I think,looks like good prices as well.Have no idea if they are available here,but if it like everything else that fits a Harley,it will be cheaper to buy OS and import than to buy here.Goodluck

 

nobody