Topic: Fullsac Muffler Cores - X pipe decision time (Read 8644 times)

DLD · « **on:** March 08, 2012, 10:25:25 PM »

Wanting to get the Fullsac muffler cores for my 2012 CVO Ultra and was wondering what the difference is in sound between the 2'' and the 2-1/4" cores for those of you that have them, don't want really loud just a good deep sound, also should I leave packing in muffler or take it out, had Rush slipons on 08, they were o-k but not a good deep sound.
Also really like the Fuelmoto ss header pipe, but they are back ordered five weeks. your thoughts between Fuelmoto and Fullsac, I really hear good comments on both.
Thanks

kiwihog · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2012, 01:14:46 AM »

I did the fullsac 2.0 with Vance and Hines power duals sounds just how I like it can still hear the radio at 75-80

MadCVORG · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2012, 02:48:04 AM »

Hard to beat the Fullsac pipe. I looked at the Fuelmoto, but decided on the Fullsac. I also ordered the 2" cores after asking the same question about deep sound. Went with a set of 4" Rinehart mufflers instead, to avoid beating up the OEM cans. I'm happy with the X-pipe--the welds, coating, and fit are top notch, and for the price, was a better choice for me. Same goes for the build on the cores--solid, clean welds, and good quality metal.

Cvostu · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:07:22 AM »

I went with the Fulsac x pipe with 2" cores. I sent the cans to them and they installed the cores for me. I didn't want to chop it up. They did it right and sounds great. Can enjoy the radio at any speed. Their x pipe looks the best too. I'd go that way again.

mjb765 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:12:07 AM »

I ha ve the Fullsac X pipe as well--good quality and fit. I originally went with the 2.25" cores and it was still a little tame for my taste so I went with a set of Rinehart 4" and I am very happy....

Diamondback · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:34:43 AM »

petewerner · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:53:09 AM »

Power Duals and the Hi-Output slipons, (larger than any other muffler/core, 4.5"/3" for the last 13" of the slipon) seem to make a very deep sound. I would give the credit to the slipons as I think any of the X headers will work fine with them! I would guess there are others with these mufflers that might chime in here as well. Hope this helps!

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2012, 05:25:42 PM »

The Fullsac X pipe is hard to beat, IMO. I have the 2" cores, and they are plenty loud enough for me, while not being "tinny" at all. I left the packing in. Cruising at 75-80 they are not ear ringing loud like the older Rineharts were, but if you get on the throttle, they still bark a little.

But I'm not into "loud pipes" these days...been there, done that. "Loud" is really subjective though.

do-dahman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:31:06 PM »

Installing Fuelmoto headers and 2" Fullsac cores this week. Excited to hear and feel the difference

Cvostu · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2012, 11:55:58 PM »

what did you like about those that fulsac didnt offer?

do-dahman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2012, 04:20:53 PM »

I saw both as very similar. The FM has both size bungs for easier tuning. My primary reason was the FM header was available and there is a wait for the Fullsac header.

Cvostu · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2012, 04:48:31 PM »

I special ordered the x pipe with the test ports. Then I had to order the 18 mm plugs too. I waited for my pipe to arrive. That Steve sure is a busy guy. I dealt with Alice Cooper there. She was great.

muddypaws · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2012, 05:00:47 PM »

2 inch Fullsac sounds the best and I like the look of the stock pipes. Not to mention the great price...

Cvostu · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2012, 05:15:44 PM »

I went with the 2" also. I think this look is the best that I've seen on any bike. That's mainly the reason I went with Fulsac.

HOGMIKE · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2012, 06:39:07 PM »

Quote from: DLD on March 08, 2012, 10:25:25 PM

Wanting to get the Fullsac muffler cores for my 2012 CVO Ultra and was wondering what the difference is in sound between the 2'' and the 2-1/4" cores for those of you that have them, don't want really loud just a good deep sound, also should I leave packing in muffler or take it out, had Rush slipons on 08, they were o-k but not a good deep sound.
Also really like the Fuelmoto ss header pipe, but they are back ordered five weeks. your thoughts between Fuelmoto and Fullsac, I really hear good comments on both.
Thanks

Loud is fine............for about 20 miles!!
I went with 1-3/4 cores on my '09 96" and liked them so well, did the same on the '10 103. These bikes see coast to coast trips, and I rarely go over the flow of traffic and the sound was no problem all day long. Just sweet music.
My local bike has the 2" cores and is LOUD when I gas it. This is with true duals, so that is part of the issue. Also, as displacement and HP and RPM increases, so does the sound. This bike wears your ears out after about 300 mile days!
JME

ottosails · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2012, 08:27:34 PM »

DLD - I have the same set up Kiwihog mentioned. 2" Fullsac cores with a Vance and Hines Power Dual head pipe. I left the packing in. At first I thought they were a bit on the quiet side but after a few hundred miles they started to open up. Now after 12,000 miles they sound great to me. I hear my motor but it's not annoying on long rides. Perfect for me and the power and torque are what I was after...

DLD · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:06:34 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on March 09, 2012, 11:55:58 PM

what did you like about those that fulsac didnt offer?

Just thought the FM looked like a quality pipe and liked the fact it was stainless, but it is hard to tell looking a pictures, sure hear a lot of good about FS also.
Thanks for the comment.

DLD · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2012, 10:16:06 PM »

Quote from: do-dahman on March 09, 2012, 10:31:06 PM

Installing Fuelmoto headers and 2" Fullsac cores this week. Excited to hear and feel the difference

Let me know how it all turns out and how it sounds.
Thanks for the reply

Alremc · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2012, 11:21:39 PM »

I just finished the install on the Fullsac Stage 1 on Thurs and had the bike out for a bit Friday. Fullsac was 6 weeks out on the xpipe "B" but they had the "C" pipe that they produced for the 120 engine and it is working well for them. Steve already created a map for it also, so I went with the C version. Very well built, welds are clean and it was spotless though flat black doesn't show too much. I left the packing in per recommendation from Steve and the install was straightforward and fairly easy for a shade tree mech like myself. What took the longest was the grinding of the welds in the cans as to avoid damage to the cans. I am with others in regards to loud pipes, been there and done that but at the same time it is an HD, so it should have some grunt to it. If I wanted silent, I would have bought a Wing! The 2" definitely bark when you get on it and at cruising speed your ears are not ringing. Though from reading this site, I was thinking the sound would be deeper but it isn't. Maybe when I get more miles in it will get there but right now, it isn't. Dealing with Fullsac as so easy and all emails and questions were probley answered. Alice was a delight to work with!

D-N-D · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2012, 11:59:08 AM »

Fullsac with 2 " cores you will be very happy.

hdff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:25:03 AM »

i just installed the fuelmoto head pipe ( i got the coated one) and fullsac 2" baffles w/o the packing. i like the sound not to loud but louder that stock and a bark when you get off in it. i initally left the packing in but it was to muffeled for me, i wanted some sound but not as loud as the rineharts i had on my 2011 ultra. i pull a trailer when i travel and the rhine harts were way to loud bouncing off of the trailer. i am happy with it now. i am just curious as to why the guy at fulsack said to leave the packing in?

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HOGMIKE · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2012, 10:10:33 AM »

Quote from: hdff on March 15, 2012, 01:25:03 AM

i just installed the fuelmoto head pipe ( i got the coated one) and fullsac 2" baffles w/o the packing. i like the sound not to loud but louder that stock and a bark when you get off in it. i initally left the packing in but it was to muffeled for me, i wanted some sound but not as loud as the rineharts i had on my 2011 ultra. i pull a trailer when i travel and the rhine harts were way to loud bouncing off of the trailer. i am happy with it now. i am just curious as to why the guy at fulsack said to leave the packing in??

You could call him and ask?
In my instance, I left the packing in mainly because I like the more mellow tone, and I don't have to crank up the radio, especially after 8-10 hrs on the road, pulling my trailer.
At cruise, it has a nice tone, and doesn't piss off the other motorists.
JMO, of course.

Guthrie52 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2012, 06:00:11 PM »

I have been running the fullsac x-pipe, TTS tuner, and 4-inch Rineharts for past 6 months on my 2012 CVO Road Glide. I've been happy with the sound and performance. Decided to try the stock cans with the 2.0 fullsac baffle, primarily for cosmetic reasons. My Rineharts are black, and with black heat shields, the motor (also black) was kind of washed out on the "skunk".

After much dremeling, W-40, and hammering, I finally got the stock baffles out (don't let me discourage you...) and the fullsac baffles in. I took all the packing material out. Upon starting it up, initial impression was a little more quiet than the Rineharts. More of a po-ta-to-ee sound at idle than the Rineharts.

Upon test ride, determined fullsac's have a nice bark on throttle, and more quiet off throttle. Though I did not think it possible for the bike to run better, the throttle response is noticeable better with the fullsacs. Fullsac recommends same map for their baffle as the Rineharts.

Cold here in Denver today or would still be riding.

Dr.D · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:06:54 PM »

Any one seen RC mufflers on the Fulsac system?

CVO FF · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:37:32 AM »

I bought the 2" cores within weeks of ownership of my 2010. Found them easy to install with care using dremel. Love the low rumble. I called Fullsac yesterday left a message and got a prompt call back. I am purchasing the Fullsac X pipe and TTS Mastertune and map. Unfortunately it will take 6 weeks for the X pipe. Ugh! But all I've read it will be worth the wait. Last year during several rides the bike ran very hot. Can't wait to get the stuff and install. To finish the conversion I ordered the Screaming Eagle Air cleaner that now comes standard. I like the look.

captain_jeb · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:50:42 PM »

Did the replacement this weekend. Actually did the grinding with the mufflers still on the bike. Removed the mufflers and drove the core out. No problem. Sounds and runs great.
Previous three bikes I had Rineharts. I am pleased with the current set-up. Waiting on the X-pipe to complete it and a tune. Great service also; ordered them on Monday and had them on Thursday.

93-331-29psi · « **Reply #26 on:** March 28, 2012, 03:48:26 PM »

do all fullsac cores look like this? Where you can see the pipe inside the muffler? I just ordered mine, but not so sure I like that look. Can they be cut shorter?

hdff · « **Reply #27 on:** March 28, 2012, 06:19:41 PM »

Quote from: 93-331-29psi on March 28, 2012, 03:48:26 PM

do all fullsac cores look like this? Where you can see the pipe inside the muffler? I just ordered mine, but not so sure I like that look. Can they be cut shorter?

mine are long like yours but i don't think that they are as long as the ones in the pic. i thought it looked funny at first and thought about cutting them but haven't yet and have kinda got use to it. i am curious to see what is said about cutting them...

HOGMIKE · « **Reply #28 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:57:48 PM »

You can cut the tail piece off to suit your tastes, but, be aware that the sound will also change.
Example of what we have done here on different bikes to suit owner's tastes:

93-331-29psi · « **Reply #29 on:** April 08, 2012, 07:24:03 AM »

Quote from: HOGMIKE on March 28, 2012, 10:57:48 PM

You can cut the tail piece off to suit your tastes, but, be aware that the sound will also change.
Example of what we have done here on different bikes to suit owner's tastes:

Change how exactly? Louder? Quieter?

HOGMIKE · « **Reply #30 on:** April 08, 2012, 12:13:18 PM »

Quote from: 93-331-29psi on April 08, 2012, 07:24:03 AM

Change how exactly? Louder? Quieter?

Larger diameter, shorter tail piece, usually louder.
All depends on the bike.
My big motor, high compression, true duals, pretty loud at higher loads/speeds. 2" cores.
My mild 103, with 1 3/4 pretty nice tone, much quieter.

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