Recommendations on a performance quiet exhaust

rauchman · January 29, 2019, 10:11:32 AM

Greetings,

I'm on a 2013 Switchback and currently running a V&H ProPipe w/ quiet baffle. Prior to the quiet baffle install, performance was good, but too loud. Since quiet baffle install, performance is neutered a bit, but volume is good.

Any recommendations for an exhaust that provides performance and low noise?

Pete_Vit · January 29, 2019, 10:29:59 AM

I kinda with ya there, I like the V&H pipes I have, baffles don't do much if anything, my solution was earplugs.

I'd be interested in any options also, I was looking to install the quiet baffles also but don't what what little performance I have to suffer

fbn ent · January 29, 2019, 10:38:02 AM

I like my Supermeg.

Pete_Vit · January 29, 2019, 11:55:33 AM

Quote from: fbn ent on January 29, 2019, 10:38:02 AM
I like my Supermeg.

watched

some sound clips on you tube nice deep tone

sixxfoot · January 29, 2019, 12:05:47 PM

Fuel moto e-pipe is my choice ..... or the super meg

rauchman · January 29, 2019, 12:46:41 PM

Quote from: sixxfoot on January 29, 2019, 12:05:47 PM
Fuel moto e-pipe is my choice ..... or the super meg

I'd love to get the Fuel Moto exhaust, however after talking to Jamie, it does not fit the Switchback. Would you know if the slip on part would fit the Pro Pipe?

Paniolo · January 29, 2019, 01:12:14 PM

SuperMeg with the cap on it is very quiet.

IronMike113 · January 29, 2019, 02:50:03 PM

You can drill a hole into the end of that quite baffle to help it breathe a bit better and still help with the noise,unless you looking for stock quite sound then as mentioned here other opinions are available,Everyone has a different sound they want, Just sayin

Also a retune would be suggested

sharkoilfield · January 29, 2019, 09:31:08 PM

I'm happy with my RB Black Hole; added a vortex cone and a turnout.
Have had different V&H pipes; RB is quieter and did better on dyno...

Hilly13 · January 29, 2019, 11:32:57 PM

Quote from: sharkoilfield on January 29, 2019, 09:31:08 PM
I'm happy with my RB Black Hole; added a vortex cone and a turnout.
Have had different V&H pipes; RB is quieter and did better on dyno...

Do you have a sheet with the black hole? I've only seen one, have a mate that's interested in how it goes

Hillside Motorcycle · January 30, 2019, 05:15:58 AM

Supertrapp.

sharkoilfield · January 30, 2019, 07:51:01 PM

The pipe, with added Hooker 4" turnout and a vortex cone inside

Hossamania · January 30, 2019, 08:27:42 PM

The only problem I have with those turn downs is the amount of dust and dirt they shoot up. I prefer the turn outs for that reason.

klammer76 · January 31, 2019, 05:47:25 AM

I ran an original White Bro's e-series for years. I now run the Fuel-Moto updated e-series 2 into 1. Performs well and sounds good. You still want it to sound like a harley. Good pipe.

Otter656 · January 31, 2019, 06:47:07 AM

I had a Supertrapp SuperMeg on my last bike; not too loud and you can adjust the sound. Good performance too.

kouack · January 31, 2019, 07:35:43 AM

Quote from: klammer76 on January 31, 2019, 05:47:25 AM
I ran an original White Bro's e-series for years. I now run the Fuel-Moto updated e-series 2 into 1. Performs well and sounds good. You still want it to sound like a harley. Good pipe.

I also went with a 2 into 1 from FM E serie, really quiet fit nicely i'm very happy a no brainer to me imo.

Y2KRKNG · January 31, 2019, 07:45:45 AM

Supertrapp has got to be the quietest performance pipe.

Pete_Vit · January 31, 2019, 07:56:11 AM

Quote from: Y2KRKNG on January 31, 2019, 07:45:45 AM
Supertrapp has got to be the quietest performance pipe.

just showed up on youtube 'recommended for me...'

https://youtu.be/Pmp0WotJ_qA

Hossamania · January 31, 2019, 08:04:59 AM

I always found the Supertrapp to be the goofiest sounding thing at startup.

fbn ent · January 31, 2019, 10:14:57 AM

I'm pretty much through the sound thing. Unless it's a Shovel or older....

Mother · February 02, 2019, 05:41:24 PM

I made power and ran quiet with a RB Racing Blackhole on my 124.

Barrett · February 02, 2019, 07:06:20 PM

I ran a supermeg and propipe. The supermeg will be quiet and will feel better in the lower R's.
The propipe beats in from the mid on up.

jls 64 · February 02, 2019, 07:14:42 PM

I like my supertrapp supemeg but it falls flat at 5000 rpm.20 disk.i dont like loud exhuast.dont like at iddle to.

jmorton10 · February 07, 2019, 03:51:11 PM

Quote from: Hossamania on January 31, 2019, 08:04:59 AM
I always found the Supertrapp to be the goofiest sounding thing at startup.

I agree, I finally got rid of mine because I couldn't stand the sound of it LOL. It was definitely quiet & ran great but the sound really bugged me...

~John

Deye76 · February 07, 2019, 04:42:24 PM

Quote from: jls 64 on February 02, 2019, 07:14:42 PM
I like my supertrapp supemeg but it falls flat at 5000 rpm.20 disk.i dont like loud exhuast.dont like at iddle to.

I doubt it's the pipe. I had one on my 113" TC made power to the limiter, 6200 rpm. Look at tune or the cam.

fbn ent · February 07, 2019, 06:37:45 PM

My 103 will run right through. Haven't set a limiter but it is on the list...

sharkoilfield · February 08, 2019, 08:24:22 AM

A reliable solo touring tune

Boe Cole · February 08, 2019, 10:05:29 AM

Running the Kuryakyn Mellow's. They are supposed to be a quiet performance muffler but they are still a little loud for me. On a long trip/ride, i generally use ear plugs to quiet the drone or ear buds with music. No way I can comfortably hear the speakers due to wind and engine noise.

Ranze · February 14, 2019, 10:52:03 AM

I have Screaming Beagle on my "not so power oriented" 106" lil' strokie. Taken off 110 CVO.

I know that they are not performance type. But i allready have hearing aid and tinnitus, both ears. And like hear music, i play saxes. Earlier i had Vance&Hines, but then i had wear ear plugs, not any more.

fbn ent · February 14, 2019, 05:45:45 PM

I wear ear plugs for the wind. Wish I had started earlier!

koko3052 · February 14, 2019, 06:15:59 PM

same here.

PoorUB · February 14, 2019, 07:41:52 PM

Quote from: koko3052 on February 14, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
same here.

One more for ear plugs.

IMO, the constant wind noise kills our hearing as much as loud exhaust.

Moparnut72 · February 14, 2019, 07:52:19 PM

More so. At least for me. I wound up with tinnitus at 6 or 7 due to a high fever. But my hearing loss is due to wind noise from motorcycles and loud noise from years of construction work. I wish I had started wearing hearing protection decades ago.
kk

92flhtcu · February 15, 2019, 07:01:22 AM

Ear Plugs! Keeping Harley top ends quiet for years!

fbn ent · February 15, 2019, 08:31:37 AM

^ THAT too!

Ancient · February 15, 2019, 03:16:29 PM

Quote from: rauchman on January 29, 2019, 10:11:32 AM
Greetings,

I'm on a 2013 Switchback and currently running a V&H ProPipe w/ quiet baffle. Prior to the quiet baffle install, performance was good, but too loud. Since quiet baffle install, performance is neutered a bit, but volume is good.

Any recommendations for an exhaust that provides performance and low noise?

So was this performance difference prior and after baffle change a seat of the pants measurement and no tuning involved? And if so are you looking for better non-tuned, seat of the pants quiet performance in another exhaust system?

Eglider05 · February 15, 2019, 03:26:42 PM

I'm starting to wear ear plugs a lot more often now, but holy moly when I forget them it sounds like my motor is coming apart.

Rick

fbn ent · February 15, 2019, 04:39:06 PM

LOL! I made the mistake of pulling them out when arriving in a town once

won't do that again!

Moparnut72 · February 15, 2019, 04:59:50 PM

Isn't that the truth. After riding for a couple of hours with earplugs, pull into town, take them out and oh my what a racket. What bugs me is you can open the hood of any U.S. made push rod V8 and barley hear a thing. Why can't Harley quiet down the mechanical racket their engines make. I like my bike but I absolutely hate the racket coming from the engine and i am not talking about the exhaust. I test rode both a Triumph and a Moto Guzzi when I bought my Slim.They were pretty quiet, especially the Triumph.
kk

jm7480 · February 16, 2019, 05:23:17 PM

I have supertramp fat shots with 10 discs and they are not very loud

Hazzardousmat · February 22, 2019, 09:50:25 AM

Fullsac slipon's. 2in have a nice mellow sound. Louder than stock but not nearly as loud as VH

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