24,000 mile report, still just right.Originally Posted by Deer Slayer
Foggy Bottom Motor Werks, Honda mod mufflers with crossover vented disk. Little Red Riding Hood would say, "Just Right".
24,000 mile report, still just right.Foggy Bottom Motor Werks, Honda mod mufflers with crossover vented disk. Little Red Riding Hood would say, "Just Right".
Deer Slayer
If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it.
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.Stock, can't believe I am saying this, getting older I guess, but I don't mind the sound, or should I say, lack of it. It will never sound like my old Harley and that's ok. Love the sound of it winding out, love the sound of the radio at 65 mph, just love the bike,maybe I will switch exhaust some day, maybe I won't. It's all good.
When you come through Winnipeg, let me know.
There's 3 of us up here, all with fast '13's in black, who will join you for a nice ride down River Road, with a stop in Lockport for a beer or ice cream; your choice.
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.
You might want to try the smaller baffles first. That way, you could still enjoy a bit of "rumble". OTOH, if what you're after is an exhaust system that you can barely hear at all, OEM pipes might be the way to go.
Ken (Hornblower)
No drone except in tunnels, but a great Porsche-like roar when I accelerate, especially first 3 gears to 5000 rpm. I don't think I will change th Akropavich pipes on my RNineT, did you?
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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.
"1.21 gigawatts?! 1.21 GIGAWATTS??! Great Scott!!"
I love stock pipes , but wandering , how glass pack conversion could change the sound , which I enjoyed in my Valkyrie ?
The stock mufflers are Glass packed. All you have to do is remove them and drill out the blocking plate with a opening of your choice. Makes nice mellow tone. All should be covered on older post. Good luck in your choice.
Deer Slayer
If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it.
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