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[CVOTequila]

absolutely, these are the kinda things that as a dedicated HD owner I am entitled to!

[CVOwner]

My dealer has ordered me the exhaust from Freedom performance.......sounds like a good product, I understand this exhaust is designed specifically for the 110 motor

I have a set of freedoms on my 103, They are great to deal with, the pipes are top notch, my bike runs and sounds like you cannot believe.!!!
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS?!?!?!?!?!? Next thing you know they wont let you put aftermarket pipes on. Good luck with that!!

[RedDevil]

AGREED! In addition to all of this why the heck doesn't it come with some sort of performance exhaust?......not even the poopy screamin' eagle exhaust
I undestand issues as far as state legalities, but SE does have 50 state exhaust, but it isn't even on the SE 110 engine!!

It's all about the EPA.  Emissions and noise.  The manufacturers have to meet certain requirements and in order for Harley to maintain their V-Twin, air-cooled design, they have to do such things as CATs, quieter (more restrictive) mufflers, and set the air/fuel ratio so lean that the bike will meet those emission/noise standards.  The good news is, Harley meets the current standards up until at least 2113, the bad news is what we all have to do to get them to run and sound right after we get them.  The company cannot build the bikes unless the model line meets or exceeds EPA requirements, and the dealers can't legally modify any emission system on any pre-sold (new inventory) motorcycle without fear of a heavy fine.  A lot of dealers used to do pipe mods and put them  on the showroom floor (mine included), but have determined it's just not worth the risk anymore. 

[DICKW]

A lot of dealers used to do pipe mods and put them  on the showroom floor (mine included), but have determined it's just not worth the risk anymore. 

My dealer has gone this route as well, not worth it for them.

[CVOTequila]

Yeah this EPA stuff is just ridiculous, I have a Cummins TD truck with this new emissions system in it, and it gets 17 MPG.  Without that restrictive exhaust it would more than likely get about 24 MPG.  Ultimately what the government has done has been a huge help to Oil companies becuase we now spend 3X what we used to for Gas, Diesel, Oil etc. 

[Wheelsnkeels]

Well here are the Boom Cans installed today

[Wheelsnkeels]

Love the tone nice growl when on the throttle settles to a low rumble at cruise.

Vance and Hines Power Duals to be installed next

[Sapper6]

It's all about the EPA.  Emissions and noise.  The manufacturers have to meet certain requirements and in order for Harley to maintain their V-Twin, air-cooled design, they have to do such things as CATs, quieter (more restrictive) mufflers, and set the air/fuel ratio so lean that the bike will meet those emission/noise standards.  The good news is, Harley meets the current standards up until at least 2113, the bad news is what we all have to do to get them to run and sound right after we get them.  The company cannot build the bikes unless the model line meets or exceeds EPA requirements, and the dealers can't legally modify any emission system on any pre-sold (new inventory) motorcycle without fear of a heavy fine.  A lot of dealers used to do pipe mods and put them  on the showroom floor (mine included), but have determined it's just not worth the risk anymore. 

Well at least we won't have to worry about many changes for the next 103 years

[RedDevil]

Well at least we won't have to worry about many changes for the next 103 years

   2013 

[Wheelsnkeels]

Power Duals installed gives them a Deeper throaty sound

[Hugh Janis]

My subwoofer was rattling my desk! 

Those pipes should cure the top end rattle and 5th gear whine too!

[CVOTequila]

those power duals look great, adds a nice touch of chrome

[DICKW]

Power Duals installed gives them a Deeper throaty sound

I would be interested in the #'s you produce after a tune.

[Wheelsnkeels]

I would be interested in the #'s you produce after a tune.

No plans to Dyno sorry

[TEQUILA -aka- RED RUM]

No plans to Dyno sorry

   did you do a tune.............