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Old 05-04-2011, 09:29 PM
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I just installed de baffled V&H Short Shots Staggered and when I started it for the first time 2 people told me it was too loud... how many are running these pipes de baffled and are they too loud???? Also is it gonna hurt the bike without a fuel management retune for a day until my V&H Fuelpak arrives? The bike is brand new and has 200 miles on it.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:41 PM
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They are too loud, and probably sound bad as well.
 
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I like mine, don't think they are too loud. Although they will set off car alarms without the motor running much more than idle.
 
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I have them and like them. I also dont have a fuel management system it doesnt seem to matter
 
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No Harley exhaust is too loud.

Fire away, do-gooders.

 
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How loud is "too loud"? Just don't rack 'em off in front of cops, or in your own neighborhood at 4:30 am. If you're still running the stock air filter, you should be ok without the Fuelpak.
 
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They don't sound loud........ they sound gooooood!
 
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How loud is "too loud"? Just don't rack 'em off in front of cops, or in your own neighborhood at 4:30 am. If you're still running the stock air filter, you should be ok without the Fuelpak.
Ya, just make sure you rack 'em in somebody elses neighborhood.
Loud pipes is the reson behind the loud pipe laws you see more and more of now.
 
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They would be too loud for my bike. I have V&H big shots on my Heritage and without the baffles I don't like the sound. Your bike run what you want.
 
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Well after the first ride with the new pipes.... they are loud but sound awesome!!!!! My neighbors are gonna hate me when I leave during the week for work @ 6:30am
 


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