Turning my own wrench
#11
01-08-2016, 04:27 PM
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I do have the manual as I bought the bike from the dealer. Guess I better peruse that before I go making a costly mistake.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
#12
01-08-2016, 04:36 PM
Grand HDF Member
I do have the manual as I bought the bike from the dealer. Guess I better peruse that before I go making a costly mistake.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...nd-videos.html
#13
01-08-2016, 08:48 PM
Thanks,
Now I'm not just saying this cause it's my Bike, and I want to blow Smoke up my ***, but the New V&H Grenades are probably the most unique sounding pipes of the V&H line.
They have a deeper "Booming" type rumble that sounds completely different from all the higher pitched V&H usual's like the Straight shots/short shots and Big Radius.
Be aware that these are LOUD...Loud in a good way but LOUD
With Gift cards and money I had on credit, I got them at Revzilla for $495, they usually go for $630, for Chrome, and $719 for the Black.
Now I'm not just saying this cause it's my Bike, and I want to blow Smoke up my ***, but the New V&H Grenades are probably the most unique sounding pipes of the V&H line.
They have a deeper "Booming" type rumble that sounds completely different from all the higher pitched V&H usual's like the Straight shots/short shots and Big Radius.
Be aware that these are LOUD...Loud in a good way but LOUD
With Gift cards and money I had on credit, I got them at Revzilla for $495, they usually go for $630, for Chrome, and $719 for the Black.
#14
01-08-2016, 09:29 PM
Cruiser
I do have the manual as I bought the bike from the dealer. Guess I better peruse that before I go making a costly mistake.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
Now, in an effort to keep an open mind, are there any slip-ons that you guys are personally running or know of that can get me that extra oomph?
It's a little disheartening when my wife can tell I am getting home from work when I'm in my truck and not on the Iron. Aside from the fact that being in CA with the most ignorant drivers they are more apt to hear me before they see me.
If you want a good affordable slip on I recommend the Wyatt Gatlings brand. My performance is as good as stock but sounds way better. I left the baffles in like the sound of them. And for under $150 shipped I think they are great. Here's a few pics of them with header wrap.
#15
01-08-2016, 09:37 PM
Cruiser
Don't we love supply & demand? Remember when chrome was always more then black. Now that black us popular it suddenly cost more to use high heat black paint or powder coat then chrome.
#16
01-08-2016, 09:54 PM
#17
01-08-2016, 10:18 PM
Grand HDF Member
Thanks,
Now I'm not just saying this cause it's my Bike, and I want to blow Smoke up my ***, but the New V&H Grenades are probably the most unique sounding pipes of the V&H line.
They have a deeper "Booming" type rumble that sounds completely different from all the higher pitched V&H usual's like the Straight shots/short shots and Big Radius.
Be aware that these are LOUD...Loud in a good way but LOUD
With Gift cards and money I had on credit, I got them at Revzilla for $495, they usually go for $630, for Chrome, and $719 for the Black.
Now I'm not just saying this cause it's my Bike, and I want to blow Smoke up my ***, but the New V&H Grenades are probably the most unique sounding pipes of the V&H line.
They have a deeper "Booming" type rumble that sounds completely different from all the higher pitched V&H usual's like the Straight shots/short shots and Big Radius.
Be aware that these are LOUD...Loud in a good way but LOUD
With Gift cards and money I had on credit, I got them at Revzilla for $495, they usually go for $630, for Chrome, and $719 for the Black.
Gee those are high cost pipes even at 495. I think bassani's and rush were between 200-300.
#18
01-08-2016, 11:21 PM
Yup, a little Pricey, but once you hear them, and feel how they make the bike pull, with the FP3, and Grenade intake...and Looks, Price was not an issue.
#19
01-10-2016, 09:48 AM
Hello fellow Sportsters, looking for a little bit of advice.
It's been a while since I've ridden (2011). I've since done some maturing and decided to get past my crotch rocket phase and get a Harley (see album).
One of the things that attracted me to Harley besides being American and the history is that I can truly make My bike, MY Own.
That being said, I am excited to be turning my own wrench on my own bike. (yes, I'm aware of whatever parts I put on won't be covered by the warranty)
all in all, I am looking for some advice. I am going to be installing a mustache engine guard tomorrow which I suspect will be to easy as it only requires four bolts. What I am looking to get more info on is...
I am considering removing the slip-ons and wrapping the pipes with heat tape. I was told that back pressure might become an issue. Is this true or not? is this even something worth doing? additionally, will this give my bike more throat out of the pipes?
-Joe
It's been a while since I've ridden (2011). I've since done some maturing and decided to get past my crotch rocket phase and get a Harley (see album).
One of the things that attracted me to Harley besides being American and the history is that I can truly make My bike, MY Own.
That being said, I am excited to be turning my own wrench on my own bike. (yes, I'm aware of whatever parts I put on won't be covered by the warranty)
all in all, I am looking for some advice. I am going to be installing a mustache engine guard tomorrow which I suspect will be to easy as it only requires four bolts. What I am looking to get more info on is...
I am considering removing the slip-ons and wrapping the pipes with heat tape. I was told that back pressure might become an issue. Is this true or not? is this even something worth doing? additionally, will this give my bike more throat out of the pipes?
-Joe
#20
01-10-2016, 10:29 AM
lollipop needs to be about 2/3 the diameter of pipe or slipon, no welding required with this type and just as effective. Sorry I could not find a better picture.
Last edited by misput; 01-10-2016 at 10:51 AM.