Really good advice. Thanks. To lay out what we have to in order to get this bike, and then to half *** it on exhaust doesn't make any sense. I will wait. (and look at the Rush system Baracu linked)

 

Good advice. I'm looking at mine on the shelf as we speak...

 

Go ride to places where there are lots of other bikes. Listen to the bikes until you find some that you like the sound. Make sure the bikes that have the sound you like are similar years and engine size (because that can have a real effect on the sound produced as well). It would suck to get a system that after it was installed did not sound the way you want. Of course, getting a system that you like the looks matters too. In the end, it is rare to find a system that looks the way you want, sounds the way you want and performs the best available at a price you can afford. It will always be a compromise in some way or another. The goal is to get as many checks in the win column as possible with as few checks in the lose column as possible. YMMV.

 

As Dave stated, go and listen, ask questions (what kind is it, which model, which baffle (if any). If it sounds good and you can live with the style, go for it.

Mike

 

Love my 2012 Heritage, couldn't take the sound. Or lack of, lol. Took advantage of the $99 sale on Rush slipons - an unbelievable deal - I and my hubby have had them on other bikes and always loved the sound, got lots of compliments. And i am SOOOO happy now. I got the 1.75" baffles - loud enough, but not too loud. Nice deep sound that i know only gets better with time.

 

check out American Custom Exhaust.. they're sponsors here. they have a good product with reasonable prices and top notch customer service.

 

Think long term... Don't waste money on slip-ons because they will never be just right, and you will see them sitting on a shelf in a year or so anyways...



Dang, Think I got my moneys worth.

I've had my Rush slip ons now going on 6yrs and 36k.. Why, because I haven't heard any pipe that have the deep rumble, loud bark when U get on it and all the while there mild at steady speeds going down the road.

Will a whole new system make a little better TQ. For sure, but for 2-3 #'s of TQ I won't give up my Rush 2''ers.