who rides with stock exhaust?
#1
who rides with stock exhaust?
I don't think my 1200 Sportster sounds too bad when you're getting on it...
I may just leave it alone, so I don't annoy the hell out of the neighborhood
does anyone else feel or do the same?[:-]
I may just leave it alone, so I don't annoy the hell out of the neighborhood
does anyone else feel or do the same?[:-]
#2
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
My Wide Glide still has the stock exhaust. Mostly because I am low on money, plus there aren't a lot of options for '06 Dynas yet. I'm searching for some used SEIIs.
#6
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
Bought my 02 FLHTCI and it had Kerkers on it. Took them off and put stockers back on. If they get too loud, I will get some replacments.
SOUnds just fine like it is.
MIkeeeeeeeeeeeeee
SOUnds just fine like it is.
MIkeeeeeeeeeeeeee
#7
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
Dunno...I built an FXSTC that dynos at 92 HP...loud as Hell...but, on road trips, I wear ear plugs. Most of the guys I ride with run the usual 5 mph over, don;t do street light stampedes, etc., so the hot rod is really kinda useless. I have an 05 FLHTCUI and run SE slip ons and the AC and remap...not loud, breathes fine and...what the Hell, it really is bout the ride and not the noise, isn't it? I guess loud is OK if that is the intent, but there is a trade off in $$$ and "performance"...and in real riding reliability and comfort.
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#8
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
Stock exhaust here also on my '04 Road King. I am on the fence about changing it. I would a better sound but I don't want to end up wearing earplugs when I read either.
#9
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
Stock exhausts on my 04 1200 Custom (24,000 miles). Someone with SEs on an 05 Roadster commented that they were surprised mine were stock. I do believe they get louder as they age. It would make sense if you think of it. Mine are stock for a few reasons:
1) Warranty
2) Reliability (very few "It don't run right problems" are reported on stock bikes)
3) Money (couldn't see replacing perfectly good pipes for the sake of some decibels)
4) I can still do 120, and go from 0-whatever, quicker than the law allows
5) I'd rather do those things in #3 with stealth
If you drive fast all the time, and still feel a need to wring out a few HP, than it might be worth it. But if you do not regularly tax your own abilities, or the motorcycle's, than pipes are needed about as much as LED engine lighting. Get them if you really want them, but you don't need them to enjoy you're bike, or to go fast.
John
1) Warranty
2) Reliability (very few "It don't run right problems" are reported on stock bikes)
3) Money (couldn't see replacing perfectly good pipes for the sake of some decibels)
4) I can still do 120, and go from 0-whatever, quicker than the law allows
5) I'd rather do those things in #3 with stealth
If you drive fast all the time, and still feel a need to wring out a few HP, than it might be worth it. But if you do not regularly tax your own abilities, or the motorcycle's, than pipes are needed about as much as LED engine lighting. Get them if you really want them, but you don't need them to enjoy you're bike, or to go fast.
John
#10
RE: who rides with stock exhaust?
ORIGINAL: slowhand
Stock exhaust here also on my '04 Road King. I am on the fence about changing it. I would a better sound but I don't want to end up wearing earplugs when I read either.
Stock exhaust here also on my '04 Road King. I am on the fence about changing it. I would a better sound but I don't want to end up wearing earplugs when I read either.
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