Slip on mufflers ?

[motorhogman]

Looking for opinions. Are these to cheap to be any good..? 

Looking at the baffle maybe very loud ?


http://www.demonscycle.com/4-harley-davidson-flh-flt-dresser-road-king-exhaust-mufflers-chrome-with-swiss-cheese-billet-tips.html

[Hossamania]

Well, they do have a race proven baffle that increases torque and horsepower....

[motorhogman]

Well, they do have a race proven baffle that increases torque and horsepower....

Ya  LOL  gotta love the race proven stuff..

The mufflers I have on the bike now are from day 1, now over 16 years old. Chrome isn't in great shape and sounding "raspy" for lack of a tech term. What ever packing they had I'm pretty sure is gone.

Just thinking about replacing them

[Hossamania]

Well, they do have a race proven baffle that increases torque and horsepower....

Ya  LOL  gotta love the race proven stuff..

The mufflers I have on the bike now are from day 1, now over 16 years old. Chrome isn't in great shape and sounding "raspy" for lack of a tech term. What ever packing they had I'm pretty sure is gone.

Just thinking about replacing them

They are very affordable, might be worth the risk. Could sell them for a slight loss if they are crap.

[calif phil]

I  doubt Chinese mufflers would be very good quality. 


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[pwr2tow]

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[BUBBIE]

 

Might be OK.... The price is good IF THEY ARE..... Swap-meet should get Close to your money back IF you don't like them...

Bet they don't make that Nice****** Trump trump trump sounding notes like my V&H do...   

signed....BUBBIE

[motorhogman]

I  doubt Chinese mufflers would be very good quality. 


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Yea... I have to agree...I didn't see they were made in China. I do my best to not buy stuff made over there. But my iPhone was made in China and that works good..  LOL  maybe the only thing ever.

[motorhogman]

Might be OK.... The price is good IF THEY ARE..... Swap-meet should get Close to your money back IF you don't like them...

Bet they don't make that Nice****** Trump trump trump sounding notes like my V&H do...   

signed....BUBBIE

Trump Trump Trump or Thump Thump Thump.. That's how a friends RK sounded with V&H   

Wish there were swap meets around here.. Haven't found one worth going to in over 10 years here in SC.

Rockinham NC has one but $40.00 a head to get in..

[Tynker]

Looking for opinions. Are these to cheap to be any good..? 

Looking at the baffle maybe very loud ?


http://www.demonscycle.com/4-harley-davidson-flh-flt-dresser-road-king-exhaust-mufflers-chrome-with-swiss-cheese-billet-tips.html

I have these on my ''14 RK, and am VERY happy with them. They are well made, and sound just like my friends Ultra with Rinehearts;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUTAZU-4-Roaring-Series-MF-02-Slip-On-Mufflers-Exhaust-1995-2016-Harley-Touring/391576210486?rt=nc&_soffid=5014066109&_soffType=OrderSubTotalOffer&_trksid=p5731.m3795

[motorhogman]

Looking for opinions. Are these to cheap to be any good..? 

Looking at the baffle maybe very loud ?


http://www.demonscycle.com/4-harley-davidson-flh-flt-dresser-road-king-exhaust-mufflers-chrome-with-swiss-cheese-billet-tips.html

I have these on my ''14 RK, and am VERY happy with them. They are well made, and sound just like my friends Ultra with Rinehearts;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUTAZU-4-Roaring-Series-MF-02-Slip-On-Mufflers-Exhaust-1995-2016-Harley-Touring/391576210486?rt=nc&_soffid=5014066109&_soffType=OrderSubTotalOffer&_trksid=p5731.m3795

Thanx for the reply.  I'm on the fence...Not something I really need, just would like to have.  Iv'e never heard Rinehears that were not wicked loud. I guess that's all a matter of opinion.  I didn't think drag pipes were to loud when I was a kid LOL   TY again. appreciate you  sharing your experience.

[Tynker]

Rinehearts are NOT very loud, they have a nice mellow sound.

[jmorton10]

Rinehearts are NOT very loud, they have a nice mellow sound.

I agree

~John

[motorhogman]

Rinehearts are NOT very loud, they have a nice mellow sound.

OK Tynker, Thanx,  So by your ear those inexpensive slip ons are not real obnoxious loud ? 

Looking into them from the end in the picture they look "straight" through.. ? 

I like for people to know I'm approaching but not from 2 mi away. 

TY for the input as well John

[Ancient]

You haven't told us what header you are using? Lot's of slip ons out there are nice and mellow with a catted header, but fairly obnoxious with an open header to my ear anyhow. Course I'm old and intolerant.

I tried Crusher Mellows with an open header and they were to damn loud for me.

[motorhogman]

You haven't told us what header you are using? Lot's of slip ons out there are nice and mellow with a catted header, but fairly obnoxious with an open header to my ear anyhow. Course I'm old and intolerant.

I tried Crusher Mellows with an open header and they were to damn loud for me.

2001 FLHT no cat stock head pipes.  LOL  Yea.. old and intolerant here to. Not to mention cheap.. 

[Tynker]

Well to clear this sound thing up, I have a 2014 Road King, with stock catted head pipe. These slip on's do have a nice mellow sound, fitted to my bike. JMHO, YOMV

[Hossamania]

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

[motorhogman]

Well to clear this sound thing up, I have a 2014 Road King, with stock catted head pipe. These slip on's do have a nice mellow sound, fitted to my bike. JMHO, YOMV

Thanx Tynker . 

[motorhogman]

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

Thanx  Hoss, I'll take a look

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/i-23837732-jackpot-classic-slip-on-mufflers-slash-down.html#!year%3D2001%7C%7Cmake%3DHARLEY-DAVIDSON%7C%7Cmodel%3DTOURING%20ELECTRA%20GLIDE%20STANDARD%20FLHT


They look good, and baffles can be changed.

[smoserx1]

Here is a thought.  Those mufflers you are interested in IMO will be fairly loud, especially if you have had a stock exhaust system on since 2001.  Anything you can see straight through like that will be loud, that is just the way it is.  Of course loud is relative.  Stock mufflers used since 2010 on touring bikes have a pretty decent sound when used on older bikes lacking cats in the headers.  These newer mufflers don't have as much guts as they used to.  Anyway here are some part numbers for you to consider:

65538-09, 65846-10A (straight ends)

65547-09A, 65354-10A (slash up ends)

65592-09A, 64900016A (slash down ends)

I believe I have the ends straight here, not sure.  But if you go to ebay and search for "Harley touring mufflers" you will usually find lots of them for sale dirt  cheap.  They are usually new "take offs"  I am running a set of the straight ended ones (which will look  and fit just like the ones that came with your 2001 FLHT) and I am very pleased with the way they look and sound.

[motorhogman]

Here is a thought.  Those mufflers you are interested in IMO will be fairly loud, especially if you have had a stock exhaust system on since 2001.  Anything you can see straight through like that will be loud, that is just the way it is.  Of course loud is relative.  Stock mufflers used since 2010 on touring bikes have a pretty decent sound when used on older bikes lacking cats in the headers.  These newer mufflers don't have as much guts as they used to.  Anyway here are some part numbers for you to consider:

65538-09, 65846-10A (straight ends)

65547-09A, 65354-10A (slash down ends)

65592-09A, 64900016A (slash up ends)

I believe I have the ends straight here, not sure.  But if you go to ebay and search for "Harley touring exhaust" you will usually find lots of them for sale dirt  cheap.  They are usually new "take offs"  I am running a set of the straight ended ones (which will look  and fit just like the ones that came with your 2001 FLHT) and I am very pleased with the way they look and sound.

Thanx smoserx1,   I'm not running stock mufflers,  The ones I have on were installed at the dealer before I took delivery of the bike. Stockers are on the shelf.  They said the ones they put on were "Harley Davidson Performance Mufflers"   They are much louder than stock..
The reasons I'm thinking about changing them is cosmetic and they sound "raspy". I don't imagine there is much if any packing left after 98,000 mi.  They are pretty loud at 70 mph & 3,000 rpm running next to a guard rail or under a bridge.

The mufflers I have on are also stamped for 1340 cc HD motorcycles only.

I'll take a look at those PN's you posted..   

[IronMike113]

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

I'd got with those ^^^^  before the 169.00 mufflers I have tried some very similar to those, the  Chrome started turning brown they have no packing in the ones that I had tried

[motorhogman]

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

I'd got with those ^^^^  before the 169.00 mufflers I have tried some very similar to those, the  Chrome started turning brown they have no packing in the ones that I had tried

Thanx Mke,  Think I'm shying away from those swiss cheese ones.. Leaning toward the Fuel Moto or something similar.

Just looked at some DNA megaphones on ebay, 129.00 New but scratched on one side of body.. Would have bought but the shipping was almost $50.00   

[motorhogman]

Anyone have any experience with this brand or this particular muffler ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-4-Chrome-Megaphone-Slip-On-Mufflers-Exhaust-Pipes-1995-2016-Harley-Touring-/141643933036?fits=Make%3AHarley-Davidson&hash=item20faa2e56c:g:h1MAAOxygPtS1Vbi&vxp=mtr

[IronMike113]

The only thing I would be concerned about would be the Baffle size so it would tune decent 
Some of those might sound good but don't really help the curve,most of the time Tuners have a tried and trued system that works, And the more engine PREFORMANCE you go after the more important the exhaust becomes........ 

[rhuff]

Doesn't Fuel Moto offer a set of slip ons for $200?  I think I'd go that route. 

[Hossamania]

Doesn't Fuel Moto offer a set of slip ons for $200?  I think I'd go that route.

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

[calif phil]

The DNA are most likely made at the same place as the demon mufflers

How about asking in the swap meet section here for a quality used set?


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[PoorUB]

I ran Fullsac recore kits on my 2010 and will go that route again.

[motorhogman]

The only thing I would be concerned about would be the Baffle size so it would tune decent 
Some of those might sound good but don't really help the curve,most of the time Tuners have a tried and trued system that works, And the more engine PREFORMANCE you go after the more important the exhaust becomes........ 

Thanx Mike,  this bike has never been tuned. Carb is still sealed, ignition and cams are stock.Only mods are K&N air filter and slip on mufflers. It has always performed well for my use. 90% 2 up touring. , I don't run it hard, especially now  getting close to the 100,000 mi mark..

[motorhogman]

The DNA are most likely made at the same place as the demon mufflers

How about asking in the swap meet section here for a quality used set?


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Thanx Phil,  I looked at was there but didn't ask. 

The problem I'm seeing is shipping cost depending where they are shipping from.. Close destinations are around $25.00   and further out as high as $70.00 

Kind takes the thrill out of a good deal on a used set..

I think I saw the DNA Megaphones are USA made.. Looked at so many now I could be wrong.  There is a knock off of that same pipe for around $30.00 less made in Taiwan.

Went back and looked around, they are made in the US
   
DNA SPECIALTY, INC
Manufacturer Part Number:   
M-TP-1004
Finish:   CHROME   Country//Region of Manufacture:   UNTIED STATES


Megaphones have a special place in my heart.. LOL    1960 CH with magneto ignition. with upswept megaphones..

[motorhogman]

I ran Fullsac recore kits on my 2010 and will go that route again.

Thanx PoorUB for that suggestion, I have looked at fullsac. Just to eliminate the crossover and make true duals.

[Flhfxd]

I bought a pair of these chinese slip ons couple of years ago. Didnt need them, just always wanted a pair of turn outs. Not too loud and pretty good chrome for the money. $165 as I recall. But they cracked. Had to throw em out after 2 years.

[wolf_59]

I ran Fullsac recore kits on my 2010 and will go that route again.

Thanx PoorUB for that suggestion, I have looked at fullsac. Just to eliminate the crossover and make true duals.

PM me I have a Fullsac tru dual conversion that I took off while doing my rocker gasket leak/rebuild and a set of 06 stock mufflers with cats removed and Howitzer end caps if your interested

[apendejo]

I have to agree with the previous posts about the 2010 and later OEM mufflers on an older bike.
I am running 2010 takeoffs on my '03 UltraClassic and they sound just as good as the old Kerker SE 98B's that I took off because of rust and scratches.

[motorhogman]

I have to agree with the previous posts about the 2010 and later OEM mufflers on an older bike.
I am running 2010 takeoffs on my '03 UltraClassic and they sound just as good as the old Kerker SE 98B's that I took off because of rust and scratches.

Thanx for the reply apendejo,  The more I look at those megaphones and read review on them it's all positive..Better I like them.. Made in USA to.. I priced some late model OEM's on Ebay and did not find any deals..  I have a set of OEM mufflers and just not liking the look.  They were on the bike when I went to pick it up new Sept. 11 2000.. I rode it and turned around and had the dealer put the mufflers I now have on . Never made it home with the stock mufflers. Always loved Fishtails and megaphones back in the day..   Ya I'm old as Dirt..well refined dirt 

[rhuff]

Doesn't Fuel Moto offer a set of slip ons for $200?  I think I'd go that route.

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

Thanks for pointing that out.  I obviously must have missed it when reading thru the comments. 

[Hossamania]

Doesn't Fuel Moto offer a set of slip ons for $200?  I think I'd go that route.

The Fuel Moto Jackpot Slip-on Classic mufflers are $199. Just throwing them out there for a comparison on pricing and known quality.

Thanks for pointing that out.  I obviously must have missed it when reading thru the comments.

I'm here for ya!

[calif phil]

I have to agree with the previous posts about the 2010 and later OEM mufflers on an older bike.
I am running 2010 takeoffs on my '03 UltraClassic and they sound just as good as the old Kerker SE 98B's that I took off because of rust and scratches.

Thanx for the reply apendejo,  The more I look at those megaphones and read review on them it's all positive..Better I like them.. Made in USA to.. I priced some late model OEM's on Ebay and did not find any deals..  I have a set of OEM mufflers and just not liking the look.  They were on the bike when I went to pick it up new Sept. 11 2000.. I rode it and turned around and had the dealer put the mufflers I now have on . Never made it home with the stock mufflers. Always loved Fishtails and megaphones back in the day..   Ya I'm old as Dirt..well refined dirt

If you want a set of take offs, I have some late model mufflers you can have for free.  Just pay the UPS.

[motorhogman]

I have to agree with the previous posts about the 2010 and later OEM mufflers on an older bike.
I am running 2010 takeoffs on my '03 UltraClassic and they sound just as good as the old Kerker SE 98B's that I took off because of rust and scratches.

Thanx for the reply apendejo,  The more I look at those megaphones and read review on them it's all positive..Better I like them.. Made in USA to.. I priced some late model OEM's on Ebay and did not find any deals..  I have a set of OEM mufflers and just not liking the look.  They were on the bike when I went to pick it up new Sept. 11 2000.. I rode it and turned around and had the dealer put the mufflers I now have on . Never made it home with the stock mufflers. Always loved Fishtails and megaphones back in the day..   Ya I'm old as Dirt..well refined dirt

If you want a set of take offs, I have some late model mufflers you can have for free.  Just pay the UPS.

Thanx Phil,  very much appreciate the offer. I think I'm going to go with the DNA megaphones.