Update on these pipes. I put my tall screen on and they are pretty loud and droney. So I ordered the quiet baffles through Freedom Performance. Installed them and they sound great! Not too loud, not too quiet, just a nice low rumble. 'gw-smiley'
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As far as I can tell....Just a sound thing. Most "slip ons" only add a negligible amount of power. Some actually will make you lose some power (see Cobra pipes for Gen 1 Vmax). I believe most people are after having an exhaust note that doesn't resemble a sewing machine.
Two Brothers, happy with the sound and appearance, bit of a pain to install. No current concerns. Don't miss stock pipes.
I have a set of them on the way with 2.5 baffles. Also purchased from Rick and Teresa. I've known them for about 13 years now so I try to order from them or Metric Thunder to support the smaller mom and pop stores even if it's a little more expensive. But sometimes the price is just too much and I need to hit a larger retailer.
Add the Torq Loopz to go along with the Rush Exhaust or any other after market mufflers. The sound difference is amazing.
I just put together a video which lets you hear the sound with the Torq Loopz installed.
<br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuIfsnKpBw
25 years of riding Harleys with all kinds of "potato potato" , I'm staying STOCK.
Has anyone noticed a performance improvement with their aftermarket pipes or is strictly an aesthetic/aural change you were after? I just bought a new F6B with stock pipes. If there is a performance improvement I might change up while she sleeps in the garage for the winter.
I have a 2000 Harley Dyna with Screaming Eagle Stage 2 upgrade with straight pipes. There was a big performance boost-10 hp with the straight pipe. And really loud! Just wondering if there was a power boost with the aftermarket pipes that anyone actually notices as opposed to what the manufacturer stated.
I have no 'after' Dyno pulls to back it up, but my butt Dyno says I did pick up a few ponies when I put on the Torque Loopz with the Jekill & Hyde mufflers. If I was to guess and it would only be an educated guess at best, but I'd say about 8 to 10 rwhp. I have also noticed I seem to have gotten the same performance increase with the Jekill & Hyde system open or closed, just louder with it open.
Just took off the monsters. Had ecu reflash, torq loops and put on black cobras ( no baffles). Found a place that sells 93 octane non ethanol . NO Drone. I've got a 2014 valk with custom made cobras but no ecu reflash or torq loops and it's quick but news flash!!!! Now the B is quicker. The sound taking the cats off is much much deeper, louder and just mean. Ride with a plethora of Harley guys as I have had many of the antiquated break down queens and they won't quit wanting to " hear it run". Cracks me up. I used to have my HD friends want to race me a little but the Valkryie stopped that dead in its tracks. Can't wait for some one to jump on the new and improved B.
I would say that the stock exhaust on my 2016 F6B comes in second to all the bikes I have had over the years some 35+ motorcycles. The best so far was my 1979 Honda CBX still can hear it in my head these days.
Black cobras, torq loops with guhl ecu reflash and no baffles. It's incrediable!!!
As the co-founder & former CEO of cruisercustomizing.com (I'm no longer affiliated) I have personally sold 100's, if not 1000's of sets of pipes (for cruisers, not Wings) and it has always been my experience that V&H makes the best quality pipes out there. We also sold a lot of DG HardKrome, Cobra, Roadhouse, Jardine, Bubs, and other brands. I would rate Cobras as the worst quality. That being said (and I can't believe I'm actually saying this!) but I just got a used F6B 2 days ago and I can't wait to install the Cobra's on it, I'm not even considering V&H. Why? Mostly for the looks, (53 can tell you I go for looks over function, right 53? :icon_razz:) I want BLACK pipes, and the 6 separate pipes just look frigging AWESOME! And most people on here seem happy with the sound and quality, as long as they don't have the drone, which can be cured by replacing the CAT with the torque loop and maybe removing the baffles from just the top pipes and leaving the other 4 baffles installed. So now I'll wait and see if anyone is selling a used set of the Cobra's, if not I found a set online, new, for $730 and free shipping, no tax. This, along with repainting my bike Metallic blue, and changing out the windshield, would make me a happy camper. :banana:
I just got my 2013 F6B shipped to me yesterday. Came with Rush Pipes and 2-1/2" Baffles. Way too loud for me... I just don't care for it... and yes, there is a terrible drone at highway speed. Fortunately, the bike came with the stock exhaust too, so I may just powder coat them black and put them back on.
Just my $.02.
Jim
Had all the work done about a month ago. No baffles in and yes a little drone. Rode to a rally this weekend and the Vtwinky crowd wouldn't leave me alone. Questions like, what the hell is that, is that a V8. It sounds like my mustang and many more. The work has made this thing a true beast. It gets a lot of looks. Glad I ditched my vtwin addiction to the over priced HD crap. Thought I liked my 2014 Valkryie until I got this.
I just put on two brothers racing .sounds great lots of trouble getting all the right parts ,but now its done .Too cold to ride right now.I have the stock pipes for sale if anyone is interested.
I'm new to the F6B but I'm in love. I bought a new 2015 one week before back surgery . I came off a VTX 1800 that I had installed cobra angled slashcuts. Loved the bike and the sound but they were getting louder as time went on and I noticed I was getting annoyed on longer rides. Right now I'm very happy with the sound of the stock exhaust and will spend the money on the things I need. Only one ride but it was nice to get away from the V twin sound and hear myself think.Now if I can get healedup and back on it !
After listening to a bunch of videos and other's bikes. I decided with and installed the Two Brothers Slip Ons a couple of weeks ago and although they are kind of pricey, I'm very happy with the results. Top notch construction and ease of installation are a big plus but the quality of the sound did it for me. They give my F6B a very high quality sound reminiscent of an old school Porsche 911 with an aftermarket exhaust. A very nice burble during idle, a pleasant low melodic rumble while cruising along with a sharp authoritative bark when I crack the throttle open. This is my third Two Bros exhaust in as many bikes. I have always been satisfied with their products.
I also installed the TBRs this weekend. I don't have any real ride time on them yet though. Build quality and looks are top notch though.
It would be nice to change your vote. I would be willing that a lot of those "stock" votes no longer apply.....like mine
we can lock this thread and start a new one.....
3 weeks ago I had a cager cut me off and I went down. I've got $3000 damage to the bike, and a broken leg.
So, after growing up in a Harley family, none of whom have ever been "not noticed", I decided maybe it's time to make myself heard....literally. I just ordered the TBR Comp-S, because I love how they sound. I'm also getting a GoPro, because the a-hole drove off, and nobody got the plates.
no drone - did the adaptive reset - all good.
Just installed a set of V&H Monster slip ons. I had drilled my stock mufflers and the drone was horrendous. These have a mellow sound, not too loud but sound good. I found these used, probably wouldn't have spent that much for new ones though. The good thing is, I haven't noticed any drone so that saves me $300 for Torque Loopz plus a headache for the install.
You do this on an ice cold engine......
1. place bike on the side stand or center stand.
2. Start the engine, remember when you hit the starter button "DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE"
3. Let the engine warm to temperature at idle and the cooling fans cycle ON and then OFF at lest once!
4. "DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE" Turn the ignition off!
5. You have now successfully done the adaptive reset.
I also own a 97 valkyrie with a magna charger and cobra 6-6 not to loud until the boost starts to raise and fuel mileage starts down,but it is worth it.