Topic: What are the best performing exhausts for 2012 CVO Streetglide ?? (Read 17874 times)

OZWACVO · « **on:** February 05, 2012, 07:16:42 AM »

Hi fellow CVO riders my 2012 CVO Streetglide arrives this month - what exhaust works best and sounds good without compromises the sound from the audio system.

petewerner · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:48:34 AM »

[f u want the most power u can get, a 2-1 exhaust header is best,,, Or a 2-1-2 will give u the dual exhaust out the back, while still giving u big boost over stock. I have had all of the above, but with a bagger I wanted duals and ended up w/ V&H Power Duals and a set of matching V&H Hi-Output slip-ons.
They sound great, nearly 4" ID and really, really deep in tone!!!!

JCZ · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:49:58 AM »

Your first post so we'll cut you some slack......but this has been beat to death on this board.

A safe bet that more members are using Fullsac baffles and Fullsac X pipe header than all the others put together. Do a search on Fullsac on this forum.

Others are Vance & Hines and D&D.

Cvostu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:12:02 AM »

Lots of fullsac fans here. I'm one them now also. I went with the 2" cores and they are just right. You might even have to turn down the radio at times to hear them. I didn't want loud an I am very happy so far with these.

petewerner · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:31:11 AM »

Yeah, it isnt that V&H are the only X pipe, there are atleast 2 other brands. I am not knocking them, I just like the V&H coatings and how they look new for years. I don't have experience with those products, so I cannot tell u anything about them, but then again the OP already has the head pipes and slipons, he just needs help in fitment... Now it looks like the installer has opened up the cover to the pipe by spreading it to a larger in dia. so that it goes out side the covers on the X and on the slipon, in reality it should be rolled tight again and then covered by each cover on the ends of this cover. That covers that.

Smitty2u · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2012, 11:51:55 AM »

I'm going with the Vance & Hines Power Duals header pipe with the Monster Round slipons. I, like you, was concerned with going too loud and not being able to enjoy my stereo while on the highway. I like the sound of these and they weren't too loud. Here's a piece of V&H's advert....
"the new Monster Round produces that deep and mellow rumble that’s winning the hearts and minds of touring riders who put in the long distance miles. Perfect for enjoying your stereo on the highway."

Smitty

2k · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:08:11 PM »

Welcome to the site. Hope what you decide on works well for you. I, like many others on this site would not sell my Fullsac setup for a profit even though they are 2 yrs old. Good luck.

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:47:58 PM »

Quote from: 2ksoftail on February 05, 2012, 12:08:11 PM

Welcome to the site. Hope what you decide on works well for you. I, like many others on this site would not sell my Fullsac setup for a profit even though they are 2 yrs old. Good luck.

Man, that was very well put and afraid I have to agree.

On the flip side......there's a thread on this board a few years ago.....about the lack of quality in Vance & Hines quality and their lack of standing behind their products. My story is one of them.

After using Vance & Hines for years, I'll never own another V&H product!

sadunbar · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:58:17 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 05, 2012, 12:47:58 PM

Man, that was very well put and afraid I have to agree.

On the flip side......there's a thread on this board a few years ago.....about the lack of quality in Vance & Hines quality and their lack of standing behind their products. My story is one of them. After using Vance & Hines for years, I'll never own another V&H product!

I have a similiar experience with Vance and Hines exhaust. A quality issue with flaking chrome - and was basically told to pound salt. I'm a quick learner in such circumstance...

JCZ · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:02:05 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on February 05, 2012, 12:58:17 PM

I have a similiar experience with Vance and Hines exhaust. A quality issue with flaking chrome - and was basically told to pound salt. I'm a quick learner in such circumstance...

Sounds familiar. The bike set for six months out of the year warranty, the weld breaks just after the warranty expired.....they told me I was SOL.

I had the receipt showing mileage when the dealership installed the exhaust and documentation from the dealership showing just a few thousand miles when the weld broke.......didn't matter, they weren't going to stand behind it.

Lever · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:20:27 PM »

to me the top 4 in no particular order are as follows

1 V&H
2 FULSAC
3 D&D
4 Fuel Moto's Jackpot pipe

sadunbar · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2012, 01:26:12 PM »

Quote from: Lever on February 05, 2012, 01:20:27 PM

to me the top 3 in no particular order are as follows

1 V&H
2 FULSAC
3 D&D

I'd add Fuel Moto's Jackpot pipe to your list...

Lever · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:47:29 PM »

Quote from: Lever on February 05, 2012, 01:20:27 PM

to me the top 4 in no particular order are as follows

1 V&H
2 FULSAC
3 D&D
4 Fuel Moto's Jackpot pipe

darth davidson · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:57:35 PM »

Welcome to the site from Sunny Lake Mary FL

mjb765 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2012, 03:06:51 PM »

Welcome to the site from NY..

Still want to hear the radio-----here is another vote for the Fullsac X pipe and baffles....want to go a little louder, then still use the X pipe, just pick another slip on muffler. Either way Fullsac will be in the answer!

RedDevil · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:18:14 PM »

I'd say go with whatever you personally like, in sound, looks, and performance. There are so many choices out there, and depending on who you talk to, theirs is the best. Best thing to do it go out and if you can, listen to various setups,and if you're into chasing numbers, find out what their bikes dyno'd out to, then look at them and see if the looks are pleasing to you. I've used all sorts of exhaust systems on my bikes over the years. Everything from HD's own Screamin Eagle brand, to Vance and Hines, Klock Werks, Bassani, and Fulsac. Can't really say I was, or am, dissappointed with any of the exhausts I've went with. Only one person needs to be satisfied with your decision, and that's you.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:06:22 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on February 05, 2012, 06:18:14 PM

I'd say go with whatever you personally like, in sound, looks, and performance. There are so many choices out there, and depending on who you talk to, theirs is the best. Best thing to do it go out and if you can, listen to various setups,and if you're into chasing numbers, find out what their bikes dyno'd out to, then look at them and see if the looks are pleasing to you. I've used all sorts of exhaust systems on my bikes over the years. Everything from HD's own Screamin Eagle brand, to Vance and Hines, Klock Werks, Bassani, and Fulsac. Can't really say I was, or am, dissappointed with any of the exhausts I've went with. Only one person needs to be satisfied with your decision, and that's you.

Good point, Devil.

Having said that... I run the Fullsac X-Pipe with their 2" baffles on the CVO, and love the system. Steve George makes a quality product, and I would recommend the Fullsac setup to anyone. In fact, I like the Fullsacs on my CVO so much, I bought the X-Pipe B (along with a TTS MasterTune) for my wife's new Tri Glide Ultra. I am running an older pair of V&H Big Ovals on it now - and they look and sound great.

petewerner · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:32:22 AM »

I would use any of the above listed exhaust choices on something else, just so I get to try another brand, style, or function

That is alot of the fun for me, gettig to choose new stuff and compare them to other stuff! Guess I love stuff....

SE113 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2012, 08:39:45 PM »

2011 SESG I Had the fullsac x-pipe with the 2" Baffle, Tman SM600 cam. All runs had tman SM600 cams. I decided to install V&H power duals with the 2" Baffle big improvment, i posted a dyno sheet. The BLUE line is the Fullsac x-pipe with a good tune. The RED line is the V&H without a tune install and ran on dyno with no tune. The GREEN line is the V&H with a good Tune BIG improvement All were 4th gear pulls

magicscooter · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:08:08 AM »

I hate to be the odd man out, but what about the Thunderheader set up? I had them on my last like and really had good luck with them and the sound and power was great as well. I took delivery of my 2012 CVO Streetglide last week and just finished up a 900 mile ride through the Davis Mountains and Texas Hill Country, so now that it is past break-in I'm looking at pipes. Dow anyone out there run the Thunderheaders?

Lever · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:57:59 PM »

thunderheaders are great ...how ever as you know they are loud as well ..i had a thunderheader on my 91 fxr love it
.. but the neighbors hated it when i left my house @ 6:30am in morning's going to work ..lol

JCZ · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:30:35 PM »

Quote from: magicscooter on February 07, 2012, 11:08:08 AM

I hate to be the odd man out, but what about the Thunderheader set up? I had them on my last like and really had good luck with them and the sound and power was great as well. I took delivery of my 2012 CVO Streetglide last week and just finished up a 900 mile ride through the Davis Mountains and Texas Hill Country, so now that it is past break-in I'm looking at pipes. Dow anyone out there run the Thunderheaders?

Wrong age group here. I run the Thunderheader on a number of bikes, for years......it's why I can't hear a damn thing anymore!

Seriously, if it wasn't for the loudness and my hearing starting to go (I blame it on Thunderheader for years), I'd still be running it. Now, I have the 1.75 Fullsac baffles and I can hear my stereo on the freeway!

More mature crowd here (not claimin to be one of em) it's more about performance with less volumne and no longer more noise.

sadunbar · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:00:03 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 07, 2012, 02:30:35 PM

Wrong age group here. I run the Thunderheader on a number of bikes, for years......it's why I can't hear a damn thing anymore! Seriously, if it wasn't for the loudness and my hearing starting to go (I blame it on Thunderheader for years), I'd still be running it. Now, I have the 1.75 Fullsac baffles and I can hear my stereo on the freeway!

More mature crowd here (not claimin to be one of em) it's more about performance with less volumne and no longer more noise.

ditto... I had a Thunderheader on a custom softail I built in the mid 90's. I loved it....but it was LOUD!!!

FLTRCVO · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:14:52 PM »

I prefer the D&D exhaust

JCZ · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:39:39 PM »

Quote from: OZWACVO on February 05, 2012, 07:16:42 AM

Hi fellow CVO riders my 2012 CVO Streetglide arrives this month - what exhaust works best and sounds good without compromises the sound from the audio system.

Where did you fade to?

SilveRT8 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:59:52 PM »

As per my Builder, Thunder headers 2 into 1 will give max power, but as others have mentionned before they are very loud.
Second would be Supertrapp 2 into 1 for really good power and more reasonable sound.
On the build of my 2012 CVO Ultra, I chose Fullsac X pipe and Harley SE Fatshotz mufflers, nice deep sound and free flow. With TW 400-6 cam and 10.3 compression, I got 106.6 hp and 113.3 tq, but cant ride it untill spring.

magicscooter · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2012, 09:49:39 AM »

Hey all,

Thanks for the comments as they give me good things to consider. I'll continue to do some research, call and discuss with the manufacturers, and make a decision within the next couple weeks. The Thunder Headers sound never really bothered me on my other bikes, but I didn't have a stereo to enjoy on them either. Plus I'm setting the new CVO bike up for some long trips, so less may actually be more.

Thanks again for the positive comments....

Unbalanced · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:29:03 PM »

Quote from: SE113 on February 06, 2012, 08:39:45 PM

2011 SESG I Had the fullsac x-pipe with the 2" Baffle. I decided to install V&H power duals with the 2" Baffle big improvment, i posted a dyno sheet. The BLUE line is the Fullsac x-pipe with a good tune. The RED line is the V&H without a tune install and ran on dyno with no tune. The GREEN line is the V&H with a good Tune BIG improvement All were 4th gear pulls

Bullchit numbers, but a good comparison. Even in 6th gear at 1:1 a stock 110 isnt going to make a 107 hp 86-96 is in the hunt. Happy Dyno, Had to make sure the dynosheet said GA vs. Upstate NY.

SE113 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2012, 05:50:03 PM »

Quote from: Unbalanced on February 09, 2012, 05:29:03 PM

Bullchit numbers, but a good comparison. Even in 6th gear at 1:1 a stock 110 isnt going to make a 107 hp 86-96 is in the hunt. Happy Dyno, Had to make sure the dynosheet said GA vs. Upstate NY.

SM600 Cam in all runs (Sorry left out cams) I added them to post. Have you ever heard of Llyodz motor works in Upstate NY. He has done work fo me and his dyno shows the same numbers.
If dynoed in 6th gear what do you tink the number could have been?

Unbalanced · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:06:31 PM »

SE113,

As i stated a stock bike will not make that there is not enough overlap in a 255 to do that. Now that you changed the build sure that is possible we had a lot of builds that made 105/106 hp like the yuill yb14sec. My commentary was based on a stock build and if you made 107 hp on a stock build the dyno is a happy dyno.

Thanks for clarifying your build people look at those then get depressed as they don't come close then start to chase why isnt mine making that. My guess would be 120 tq and 110-112 hp if run in 1:1 gearing / 6th.

SE120R · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2012, 11:33:37 AM »

I'm surprised no one has mentioned kuryakyn power cell headers & chrusher mufflers. Thats what I have used on my last 3 bikes, good quality, sound, & power.

firefighter156 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:58:43 PM »

Quote from: FLTRCVO on February 07, 2012, 03:14:52 PM

I prefer the D&D exhaust

What he said

petewerner · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:25:44 AM »

here is my dyno chart after a tune with my newest setup of cams, exhaust, AC, K&N filter , etc. It runs great for the setup, however it is also the base line for my next changes which will be the new Stage IV kit from HD that doesn't have all the stuff I already have, Race Tuner and some other small items. That should net me 110+ in HP and Tq. I guess the point is that this exhaust is working well with the rest of the HD stuff.

harleylimited · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2012, 06:54:56 PM »

no CFR ?

i just ordered a set for my 2012 SE ??

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