Me too~Been there, done that~if it's too loud, you are too old, OK I'm too old. I like the stock pipes. I also like that really nothing NEEDED to be changed when I got the F6 except the windshield, I accept the fact that i changed some thing because I could and wanted to. Nothing had to be changed, the bike runs perfect as is. 8K miles over the summer was just pure fun. Next Spring, Rolling Thunder~ visit the relatives in Scranton, PA~another trip to Northern Manitoba, The Pas. All separate trips from Boerne, TX.
Recently purchased a used 2013 F6B after 20+ years riding HD's with after market pipes. The F6B came with Rush slip-ons with 2.5" baffles. My first ride, getting use to the machine, left me with ringing ears even with a full face helmet. Fortunately, the previous owner still had the OEM pipes, which I plan putting back on. Will be selling the Rush units shortly.
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2013 F6B Deluxe
So, I have the stock pipes on.
I considered the Cobras and the V&H about the time I bought my F6B. It seemed reasonable after coming from a VTX with Cobra pipes. But the longer I delayed the buy and rode with the stock pipes, the more I enjoyed the quieter ride.
Having said that... I have noticed a slight drone when I use the top section of my BaggerShield 11/19. My semi-pro audio background gives me some understanding of acoustics, and I've pretty much decided for myself that the infamous drone of some custom pipes on some bikes for some riders is likely a combination of windshield height, rider position within the reflected audio field, and the pipes installed on the bike.
I think that's likely why some riders have the drone while others with similar setup don't seem to be troubled by it.
The drone I hear disappears when I don't use the upper section of my shield. And it's only moderately audible when I do, though not enough to be annoying.
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I love stock pipes , but wandering , how glass pack conversion could change the sound , which I enjoyed in my Valkyrie ?
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