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Old 10-14-2007, 10:08 AM
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Default Can you make VH ovals quieter?

I'm considering adding these slip ons during my stage 1 and SERT. If I want them a little quieter later is their a way to make that happen?

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Old 10-14-2007, 11:20 AM
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i have some ovals that will be here any day from eastern performance 409 inc shipping what a deal ha??

Are they that loud that u wanna go quieter?? I don't think so.

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Old 10-14-2007, 11:32 AM
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Default RE: Can you make VH ovals quieter?

On a loudness scale of 1-10 with 10 being the loudest, I would give them a 6 or 7. They're no where near the volume ofthe StraightShots I have on my Dyna (about 8 or 9) or the dudes true duals with the shark fin extensions down the street (9+)!!! JMHO...
 
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Old 10-14-2007, 11:37 AM
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A very interesting question!
My Ovals actually got louder with age...almost too loud.
Maybe you can re-wrap the baffles or something??

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Old 10-14-2007, 11:52 AM
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Some rewrap the baffels with thicker-grade wise. I am presently adding a small length of baffels to the end of the existing baffels and wraping it also. I have the basic slip on's which are not as loud but not much difference. As you get age they get louder. When I twist the wick they are too loud for me. Taking it easy not to bad. I heard a set that was done this way I am doing and they made the exhaust a little tamer but added a deep rumble and took out the real loud bark when you twist the wick.
 
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I used to have the OVALS but after 1300 miles ride my ears ring.
I replace it with SE touring slipons now im happy
 
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I used to have the OVALS but after 1300 miles ride my ears ring.
I replace it with SE touring slipons now im happy
Same here. Had the ovals for about 1 week and found them too loud. Went with SE touring slip-ons and find them to be perfect for me. Nice and deep, not too loud.
 
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If the Ovals were say a 10, where would you say the Touring Slipons are? Like a 7 or something?

I'm interested in a quieter pipe for my long one month trip...

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i just installed v and h ovals i don't think they are that loud
 
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I had a set of v and h ovals and true duals on my 05 ultra and they were about a 6 out of 10. I had to crank the radio up at highway speeds though.
I'm considering a set of Rhinehardt duals on my 08 Ultra though. From what I have heard the Rhinehardts are louder so its up in the air on the decision.
 


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