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Sportster exhausts.... again.

  • Eddy!
    Eddy!
    11 years ago

    Took the 48 for a long ride today and came back with a massive headache. Basically the exhaust (V&H twin slash) is way too loud even with the quiet baffles and it makes my ears cry. I could just harden up. However, I pussied out and put the standard pipes back on, went for a ride and came back with new found inner peace. 

    ..Soooo... can any of you incredibly handsome and knowledgeable forum people provide any advice as to what slip-ons are out there that are only slightly louder (and slightly better sounding) than the standard ones?

    Cheers,
    Ed,

  • brash
    brash
    11 years ago
    This has some great info, the Screaming Eagle might be what you are after.

    or the Akropovic if you want to lose power lol.

    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/413/13194/Motorcycle-Article/Harley-Davidson-Sportster-Exhaust-Shootout.aspx
  • ConR
    ConR
    11 years ago
    I run S&S slip ons. Absolutely love them. Perfect tone. Deep. Without the ear pain!
  • Firestorm
    Firestorm
    11 years ago
    I put V & H. Sideshots on my 1200 custom, they were also wayy loud even after I put the quiet baffles in. After a couple of months I got sick of them, I put Screaming Eagle mufflers on, slash cut down, they are a happy medium not too loud but still a good meaty noise.
  • slapster
    slapster
    11 years ago
    Khromewerks 3" HP+ slip-ons. Deep sound without the crackle. Perfect.

    Slap.
  • Nomada
    Nomada
    11 years ago

    I have the V&H straightshot slip ons with standard baffles (not the quiet ones)
    but also installed smartpartz baffles. They take the "crack" out and give a deeper tone.

    Could be a cheaper alternative to new pipes. Especially if you like the look you already have.

  • wildkatze69
    wildkatze69
    11 years ago
    I've got the V&H straight shots slip ons. Had them without the quiet baffle first and they gave me a headache. Having the quiet baffles in made them just right in volume, also made the roar a bit deeper and less metallic.
  • Superlow 11
    Superlow 11
    11 years ago
    Have a look at the Rush mufflers....
  • Superlow 11
    Superlow 11
    11 years ago
    Have a look at the Rush mufflers....
  • maa-10
    maa-10
    11 years ago
    I just took some S&S slip ons off my bike as i have the V&H short shots now. only did about 300kms with them on and im going to be selling them. PM me of your interested
  • fizball
    fizball
    11 years ago

    Ear plugs!!

     

    But seriously I get a lot of wind noise with a open face helmet as well as exhaust noise.

    As I get older there are three things that have become apparent in my life. Never waste a hard-on, never trust a fart and wear earplugs!