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[mightywarlock]

So asking for recommendations for pipes is pretty overdone, but it seems like most of you guys like your pipes quiet, with a deep low rumble, as apposed to a louder bark.
(I've seen videos of the Jackpot and Fulsac's and they do not appear to be quite as loud as other pipes I have heard).

I am used to having Vance and Hines Big Shot Duals on my last bike ('07 Ultra) and before that, Big Shot Staggereds ('05 Wide Glide).

So I like my pipes loud, with more of a top end bark when you get on the bikes, to warn people away from me when they are coming into my lane.

What I am wondering, for my '13 CVO Ultra,
is there a pipe out there that offers better performance than the Big Shot Duals, but also gives me the louder pipes as well?  I don't mind changing the tone a little bit, but it is really important I don't loose my "warning system" out here in L.A.  Also could be interested in a 2>1>2 system, but not sure about the X look...The VH Power chamber looks a little silly. Also, not interested in any 2>1 only pipes (unless they have a falsie pipe, i suppose, like the Thunderheader).  more interested in the pipes that Do Not have that dip in the regular riding area of 2000>3000 rpm.


Anyone?

[Tailing loop]

I just got done putting on the V&H headers and pipes with the 2-1-2 set up and put the V&H High Output slip-ons. Did the thousand mile service and got Dyno Tuned. WOW! What a difference! This set up sounds great! Low deep rumble but loud when you get into it. Definately not quiet. But just low enough in volume that you wont get pulled over i. Areas where sound ordinances are enforced, if you take it easy. You can certainly let the cagers know your there when you want to. And the High output slip ons look awesome. My numbers after the dyno-tune came out at; 96.25 hp $ 116.5 ft lbs of torque. Sounds and drives like a different machine. I have the 2013 CVO Road glide custom in atomic orange/ galaxy grey. 

[CowboyBagger]

Drago's Dragula or SCS 4.  They will darn sure hear you and the bike will run great.  Yes, they have a ghost pipe.

Cowboy

[Midnight Rider]

Fullsac X "D" header pipe with Fullsac 2.25" cores.  TTS Mastertune with Steve's (Fullsac) map for the ECM.  Uses the stock heat shields and muffler cans, so the bike still looks stock and the cans still have the EPA stamping on them.  Proven system and used by hundreds of folks here on this site.

If you do the work yourself (about 4 hours, max), have a laptop, and can follow directions, the total cost will be <$1100.  By FAR the least expensive way to get better sound and overall performance. Then, if you are not happy with the sound, you can always change to different slip on mufflers and sell the 2.25" baffles here on line...or both the stock mufflers and tips.

You will get an honest 10-15% increase in both HP and TQ that you can feel by the seat of your pants, better throttle response, the ability to calibrate your speedometer, and the ability to save your stock ECM program for future use, if needed. If you have a basic set of tools in your garage and some basic mechanical ability, it's a no brainer.

[D-N-D]

X2 on the Fullsac Stage 1 Kit.

[Thermodyne]

I'm running a Jackpot with a set of American Custom guts.  Mid tone baffles with some minor reworking.  Tried them when the scooter was stock, and they didn't help it at all.  Sounded like crap and popped a lot.  But after doing the cams and putting a tuner on it, they work well and sound great.  The plan was to move to better mufflers sometime down the road, but now I don't see any need for it.

[CVCVORG]

Bassani and Rhinehart have been the loudest in pure db tests

[Hog95023]

My fatcat sounded loud according to my wife and dad who rides next to me. I have a borezilla on my bike now and it doesn't seem that loud. I can har my radio at highway speeds

[crackers]

x3 on Fullsac

[FLSTFI Dave]

x4 on the fullsac set up

I have it on my 13 CVO King, had it on my 09 CVO road glide.

I went with Jackpot head pipe and Jackpot 4.5 pro tour mufflers on the 12 CVO road glide.  Its nice but not worth the extra 400 dollars which is why I went back to fullac on the 13.  I have both the 12 CVO road glide and 13 CVO King.

Just did the fullsac set up on my wife 13 Street Glide, using CVO mufflers with the 2.25 baffles and head pipe from Fullsac

[emxgarcia]

Try Akrapovic 2 into 1, those guys don't play games


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[HOGMIKE]

Want loud, huh?
how about thunderheader?
 

[110tHunDer]

 
If you like loud, stay away from Fullsac.  But, they do make power ..... quiet power.

[miker]

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/lsrprostock.htm

[CalmSeasQuest]

I went with Bassani RRII with the ghost pipe.  It's not much louder than stock when creeping through the neighborhood, but it has a great low growl and  barks nicely when you get on it to alert the surrounding cages of your presence. Can't speak to Dyno yet as I haven't got 1000 miles on it yet.