I put a set of new take-offs on my '08 and have been pleased with them. You can get them from $0-60 depending on dealers. I ended up getting a set from a dealer in Dallas.

The 15-16 oem mufflers are a little different internally than the '08 ones. I think they make the engine pull a tad better. Considering they were designed for the HO103 and a catalytic converter, they have good back pressure and flow. I also have them with the FM micro tuner and a k&n air filter.

 

I had those before I switched to the E-Series. Loudest muffler I've ever had on my bike. Well not loud maybe, but they had a terrible drone to them. Sounded good at idle, and when you hammered on it they were good and loud. Pretty quiet just cruising along, but hit a little grade where you have to give it just a touch of fuel and they sound terrible. It would drive you nuts after about 3 or 4 hours. Oh, I've got a SE 255 cam in my bike and it was suggested that might be the reason mine were a little more loud and annoying than those on a stock bike.

 

Love the mellow tone of my Khrome Werks Performance Touring Mufflers.

I tried both baffles. The quiet were almost equal to stock. I think the performance baffle is perfect.


I love the sound of S&S SPO mufflers but they were more than I wanted to spend.

 

Everyone has different hearing. What you think sounds terrible, I think sounds pretty nice. Not a big deal. I have Woods tw222 cams in my bike and like the sound of the Jackpots.

If we all liked the same thing it wouldn't be any fun! Ride safe.

 

I have some take off CVO mufflers from a 2010 or 2011 (can't remember) , they are similar to Street Cannons. Great shape, chrome end caps, with shields. Where are you located? Maybe make a trade?

 

Supertrapp Stouts,, You will gain not lose power!!

http://www.supertrapp.com/images/pdfs/stock-V-stout.pdf

 

I'm running Rush slip ons on my 09 Road King. They have a nice deep rumble at idle and around town but they are not very loud at 70-80 MPH.

 

Thanks to everyone...lots of great ideas. The Khrome Werks performance touring mufflers sound perfect!

Ride safe!

 

I have the Screamin Eagle Street Cannons on my 15' limited and they are perfect in my opinion. Pretty quiet at idle, but have a nice sound when you give it some throttle. I have done some long rides with them(primarily with a half helmet) and they are ideal. For my 97' FXSTC, I had V&H Big Shots and they were super loud. Because I was having a sidecar put on the bike, I had to change the pipes(way too loud for passenger). So, at the advice of many forum members, I went with Supertrapp Supermegs. Perfect, once more! Good luck with your decision.

 

Best thing is they sound exactly like the video.