09 Street Glide Exhuast?? slip-on?-full system?
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Badbagger, welcome to the site. Will get all kinds of responses to this, for exhaust notes are a subjective thing. Then there is the appearance factor and performance gains.
Here's what works for me. After numerous H-D's and more than numerous exhaust systems, from slip-ons to full 2-2 exhausts, and full 2-1 exhausts, I went with the Supertrapp SE slip-ons for the Road King. They were rated #1 by Hot Bagger Magazine...
http://www.supertrapp.com/product_sections/cat.asp?CatID=43
A nice and rich, deep and low, classic Harley exhaust note without being very loud. Because I didn't modify the air intake or swap the already efficient H-D headers, the FI accomodated the slip-ons just fine. Gained a sweet exhaust note, shaved a few lbs versus the heavy stock mufflers, and perhaps a few ponies. Very pleased and would do it again without hesitation. I ride the King to cruise, not to blast the throttle and see how fast I can get from A to B.
To be sure, a full pipe system, 2-2 or 2-1, will deliver extra performance with the entire stock system replaced, saving lbs, going with a freer breathing air cleaner, and having the fuel injection adjusted. Will cost $$$. The exhaust note will tend to be louder and more robust. Again, a subjective thing. Many fine full pipe systems, from Vance and Hines to Rineharts, Hookers, Thunderheaders, etc. HTH.
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Here's what works for me. After numerous H-D's and more than numerous exhaust systems, from slip-ons to full 2-2 exhausts, and full 2-1 exhausts, I went with the Supertrapp SE slip-ons for the Road King. They were rated #1 by Hot Bagger Magazine...
http://www.supertrapp.com/product_sections/cat.asp?CatID=43
A nice and rich, deep and low, classic Harley exhaust note without being very loud. Because I didn't modify the air intake or swap the already efficient H-D headers, the FI accomodated the slip-ons just fine. Gained a sweet exhaust note, shaved a few lbs versus the heavy stock mufflers, and perhaps a few ponies. Very pleased and would do it again without hesitation. I ride the King to cruise, not to blast the throttle and see how fast I can get from A to B.
To be sure, a full pipe system, 2-2 or 2-1, will deliver extra performance with the entire stock system replaced, saving lbs, going with a freer breathing air cleaner, and having the fuel injection adjusted. Will cost $$$. The exhaust note will tend to be louder and more robust. Again, a subjective thing. Many fine full pipe systems, from Vance and Hines to Rineharts, Hookers, Thunderheaders, etc. HTH.
How they look...
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Rush is an excellent slip-on. There's different Rush baffle options for volume you may want to look into and ask about.
If you're going to modify your intake, the air filter/cleaner, then yes, I would go ahead with the download/stage 1 upgrade.
If you want to save some $$$, and are content with the air intake as is (I am with the King), then just replace the stock mufflers with the Rush's and see how you like it. No need for buying the new air filter/cleaner, or the download and FI adjustments. You'll save about $600. If you find you have serious popping on decel, and aren't pleased with the performance, then I'd go ahead with the intake mod and download.
BTW, You can hear the slip-ons on the touring big twin, similar to your sweet SG, in this vid I recorded climbing Loveland Pass...
FLHR Ascent of Loveland Pass - Streaming Video
Steve
If you're going to modify your intake, the air filter/cleaner, then yes, I would go ahead with the download/stage 1 upgrade.
If you want to save some $$$, and are content with the air intake as is (I am with the King), then just replace the stock mufflers with the Rush's and see how you like it. No need for buying the new air filter/cleaner, or the download and FI adjustments. You'll save about $600. If you find you have serious popping on decel, and aren't pleased with the performance, then I'd go ahead with the intake mod and download.
BTW, You can hear the slip-ons on the touring big twin, similar to your sweet SG, in this vid I recorded climbing Loveland Pass...
FLHR Ascent of Loveland Pass - Streaming Video
Steve
Badbagger, welcome to the site. Will get all kinds of responses to this, for exhaust notes are a subjective thing. Then there is the appearance factor and performance gains.
Here's what works for me. After numerous H-D's and more than numerous exhaust systems, from slip-ons to full 2-2 exhausts, and full 2-1 exhausts, I went with the Supertrapp SE slip-ons for the Road King. They were rated #1 by Hot Bagger Magazine...
http://www.supertrapp.com/product_sections/cat.asp?CatID=43
A nice and rich, deep and low, classic Harley exhaust note without being very loud. Because I didn't modify the air intake or swap the already efficient H-D headers, the FI accomodated the slip-ons just fine. Gained a sweet exhaust note, shaved a few lbs versus the heavy stock mufflers, and perhaps a few ponies. Very pleased and would do it again without hesitation. I ride the King to cruise, not to blast the throttle and see how fast I can get from A to B.
To be sure, a full pipe system, 2-2 or 2-1, will deliver extra performance with the entire stock system replaced, saving lbs, going with a freer breathing air cleaner, and having the fuel injection adjusted. Will cost $$$. The exhaust note will tend to be louder and more robust. Again, a subjective thing. Many fine full pipe systems, from Vance and Hines to Rineharts, Hookers, Thunderheaders, etc. HTH.
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DAMN, don't mean to hijack this thread, but that is a BEAUTIFUL picture!
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And a sweet sled to!!! Dig it.
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+1 That is a beautiful ride and a beautiful pic!!
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