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2006 Ultra exhaust

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by donny612, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. donny612

    donny612 New Member

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    My stock exhaust is a little boring. I'm looking for something with more/richer sound to it but don't want anything obnoxious or anything requiring mods to my efi system. Any suggestions?
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    go to a "bike nite" or a dealer on a weekend.....listen to the pipes on other bikes like yours....ask questions when ya hear one you like.....good luck!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 15, 2008
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    Ihave an '08 Ultra and I put Rhinehart slip on mufflers on and they sound pretty good. deep rumble sound but not real loud.
    steveb, Dec 15, 2008
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I would recommend the Vance & Hines Ovals. Good sound, good increase in power and looks good to. Mater of fact I have a used set I'm going to sell after installing the Vance and Hines Monster Ovals on my 09 Ultra.

    Vance & Hines: Performance Exhaust Systems
    FLHTbiker, Dec 15, 2008
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    I like the Kerker slip-ons with the fishtail end caps for nostalgia, nice rumble...only loud when you want em to be,and with a stock breather your EFI should be OK,but whatever you pick, check the plugs for too hot.
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    as you can see, there are as many different answers as there are mufflers..........good luck!!!!!!!!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 15, 2008
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    There are a lot of choices...
    Thanks for the responses.
    At what point do I know that I need to do something with the efi. I don't want to put new mufflers/pipes on and find myself on the road dead...
    Am I just better off going to a dealer? I'm not made of $$$ but I don't want to mess up the bike either.
    donny612, Dec 15, 2008
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if all you do is change mufflers......no worries..........but if you go to playing with the intake also............time for ecm changes also......have fun!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 15, 2008
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Like Chuck said pipes and no air change your fine. I ran my V&H Ovals on my 09 and when the V&H Monster Ovals came in I changed the air filter and had to adjust the EFI system. Just changing the pipes no problem. Your dealer will try and convince that you have to do the SE air cleaner and either a Race Tuner or Power Commander but you don't with just the exhaust change.
    Good luck with it and as Chuck said have fun.
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  12. donny612

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    By George I think I've got it!!
    Changing mufflers...ok.
    Changing anythihg else...problem.
    Thanks to everyone!!!
    donny612, Dec 16, 2008
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    Thanks for everybody's input! Placed an order for Vance & Hines Ovals today...
    donny612, Dec 16, 2008
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    Thanks for the recommendation! The Vance and Hines Ovals I ordered arrived Friday and I got them on Saturday. I'm very pleased with the result. I got the sound I wanted and a little bit of a performance boost...not a lot but the improvement was noticeable. For now that will be it but at some point in the not so distant future I want to finish up the Stage 1. For now it's good and again I thank all the folks that were so generous with their advice!
    donny612, Dec 26, 2008
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    glad your happy!!! post a pic!!!.....:)
    chucktx, Dec 26, 2008
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Glad you liked them, I've always had good results with the V&H pipes.
    post a pic of them on your bike.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 26, 2008
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