Welcome from CT too!
If your bike is new or dealer demo they may still have your stock pipes on a shelf in back. If they do ask them to through them in on deal. Dos not hurt to ask. Thay may just be in there way. And welcome from Mn.
My Cobra's only have about 600 miles on them so far..Dealer had them on my bike as well...Sound is not loud at all,and is okay, if you can live with the constant "dreaded drone"...I will make my decision later this spring when I get more miles on them...Good luck on the new bike and you will love the ride....Dealer gave me the stockers to take home just in case!!
Welcome from Texas - Hope you really Love your new ride!
Blotar