My neighbor just bought an 05 ultra classic. Its a standard bike with an 88" engine. He was asking me about exhaust systems, and I have no experience with this type so I told him I would get him some opinions from guys that know his bike. He wants to get some power that he can combine with an air filter upgrade, RT and Dyno tune. He wants a good chrome pipe.
Suggestions and pictures for him would be greatky appreciated. Thank You
tuned,
Exhaust systems are really tough to recommend, because everyone has different requirements. For instance, does your neighbor want loud, medium, or near stock sound levels? What about his preferences in power bands, stronger on the bottom end or the top end? Does he prefer the look of "True Duals", or would he prefer to keep the stock headpipes?
If it were me, with an 88 incher in a bagger, I'd want the most bottom end grunt I could get. In most cases that would be either the stock headpipes with slip-ons, or a good 2 into 1 pipe. The D&D's with the ghost pipe, especially when they bring out the quieter baffle, look like one of the best options out there right now. Good torque curve, excellent appearance and quality.
Probably the best suggestion you could give him is to hang out at bike shops and listen to the various pipes other folks are running. Once he figures out what kind of sound he's looking for, it will be much easier to narrow down the choices. JMHO
Jerry