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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by RoadKingBlack2010, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. RoadKingBlack2010

    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    Bought my new harley July 29 love it. The pipes from the factory were so quiet it didn't sound like a Harley. I wanted something a little louder. Received my new pipes from american custom just right deep growl but not to loud. They claim the pipes have been made to give back pressure without baffles. I just wanted to get your alls opinion on this. Any help appreciated.
    RoadKingBlack2010, Aug 24, 2010
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    There must be some sort of restriction inside so that it creates some back pressure. Straight pipes loose power.

    Here is a link to those pipes to show how they work.

    Tone-Flex System
    FLHTbiker, Aug 24, 2010
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    how about posting a picture or video of the bike with pipes
    hotroadking, Aug 24, 2010
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  5. RoadKingBlack2010

    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    What they do is take factory Harley exhaust take a plasma cutter and redo the inside. They also told me it is set up to work with or without baffles and still keep the right back pressure. If you want to see it go to there site [url=http://www.americancustom.com they have videos and sound clips on there site.
    RoadKingBlack2010, Aug 24, 2010
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    nope I can see the web stuff
    how about pictures of your bike with them on it, maybe a video
    of your bike with them, which baffles did you use.
    how long was the install, what did you have before?
    hotroadking, Aug 24, 2010
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    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    Just looking at it wont help. The pipes are stock on the outside. The install took me around a half hour it was very easy.
    RoadKingBlack2010, Aug 24, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    let us know how you like them.........give us an on bike test report.........appreciate it!! have fun and stay safe!
    chucktx, Aug 24, 2010
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    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    Where do I post picks of new pipes.
    RoadKingBlack2010, Aug 31, 2010
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    just take a pic put it on your PC and when you post use the Go Advanced button, you'll see a button for Manage Attachments, click it and follow the instructions it will load it up here for you...

    You will see a pop up window
    select browse, find the image on your PC
    you can add several small ones.

    then click upload
    and then close that window when the upload is done
    then post..

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    hotroadking, Aug 31, 2010
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  11. RoadKingBlack2010

    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    I am on a Apple computer I can not find how to upload the pic.
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    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    heres a picture

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    good job on pic postin!!!!! very nice looking bike!
    chucktx, Aug 31, 2010
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    yep a clean looking R king ,:cool:
    cowboy, Aug 31, 2010
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    That is a very nice looking bike!! Gets me to thinking about buying a Road King next spring. :banghead:
    JohnnyBiker, Aug 31, 2010
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    yep looks good.
    hotroadking, Sep 1, 2010
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    I also bought a set of the American Custom mufflers for my sportster. The bike had drag pipes on it when I bought it and read here about performance issues and it was just too loud to boot. I didn't want to wake the neighborhood on them 6am startups :rolleyes: I bought the medium baffle to go with it just in case it was too loud. I tried both and liked it real well without the baffle. Has a nice deep tone without the window rattle. I've not had many to compare to but I'd give it a thumbs up.
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    jammer thanks for the up date on the pipes
    roadkingblack how do you like the sound of your's?
    I have checked into them & called about them but they could'nt tell me if they work with my V&H true duals :confused:
    cowboy, Sep 1, 2010
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  19. RoadKingBlack2010

    RoadKingBlack2010 New Member

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    I really like the deep rumble and it sounds good shifting gears.
    RoadKingBlack2010, Sep 1, 2010
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    I put the V&H Monster Ovals on my 09 Ultra and they sound good to. Not loud but when you get on it they sound good. I would be interested to hear those pipes you installed. Bet they were cheaper that the Monster Ovals were.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 1, 2010
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    roadkingblack are you running any baffles? would like to here& see a short video of your bike running with them
    cowboy, Sep 1, 2010
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