Black exhaust ?

[robindesbois]

I've bough a '04 FXDXI, great bike but the sound is...like a BMW. It's shame!

I'd like your opinion : i hesitate between SE double tube ( chrome) and V&H black longshots.

It seems that black color is not for very long time.

What do you know about that ?


Robindesbois
'04 FXDXI black vivid
'03 FLHRCI 95ci black vivid

Ride free.

[The Dane]

Had the Dyna black coated Dyna slip on's for 2 years (10.000 miles) and they are "Like new". Bought the SE II black coated this winter and expect the same from them.

[ELIXIR1]

I thought someone invented chrome because of Harley Davidson.
I could be wrong though.

[The Dane]

Chrome = Work, Black = Ride

Love when I've cleaned my ride in ½ hour

[txgrendel]

I did a couple of searches, where did you find black V&H pipes? Do they make black Dyna straight shots?

[Bobby M]

Your bike has the Ceramic coated larger diameter mufflers,Fatter{Over say the FXD and FXDL}You could maybe get a good price for them on E-Bay.They help make mid range torque being fatter around.You could ruin them for Re-sale by drilling a 1/2 inch hole in both baffles,Or knock out the whole front buffle {closeist the engine}and drill a 1/2' Only in the back rear one.Then you'll have the sound your looking for,But if I were you I'd sell them and buy a set of Rinehart-Bubs {streight pipe look}or look on web.sites for dyno's of which mufflers are proven to make the best power/torgue.You have about 6 really good choices,You should only look at top brands,Remenber {Ol Yeller}?Yellow after 2000 mi.OH.Most are offered in Black ceramic too.But not Rineharts

[bama88]

Where are all the black pipes found? Been looking for set for Night Train that are not 2 into 1. Sound inportant but performance first so crossover preferred. Love Paul Yaffe's SuperTrapp X pipes, but I NEED my bags for work.

[csoday]

Best performance + Best sound = Thunderheader

[davidallen1973]

You can buy black SE II slip ons and modify the baffles and head pipe for better sound performance.

csoday.... FYI: believe it or not, a good 2 into 2 pipe will out perform a 2 into 1 on some builds. My exact build with my modified 2 into 2 vs. another guy w/ a Thunderheader and all other components exact...same shop did both builds and dyno.....mine kicked @$$ on the dyno by a lot. It totally surprised me, but I saw the comparison in the computer of mine vs. his because I was thinking about a Thunderheader and my wrench said no and showed me why.

[csoday]

Congradulations, Whatever works for you

[robindesbois]

Thanks for all, guys.
I'll install Double SE and 95 big bore to have power.
In France we can't have the choice about exhaust : for exemple SE is forbidden; i should going to belgium to order SE.

Thanks a lot.

Robin des bois.

[GNKROB]

If you are looking for a system in black ceramic coating check out, rbracing-rsr.com. Note that if you do order from them that it takes 2 - 3 times longer to receive your system than what they state.

[RattleTrap]

The one and only person I know who ordered from RB Racing had to wait 9 months for his pipes. Also, at the end of the pipe their nameplate is riveted on. I'll pass.

[shovel13]

well in about 1-2 weeks i will be able to tell you about rbracing 2into1 for fit, finish, sound and power and yes if you decide to buy from rb plan on a long wait, fortunately i was in no hurry. the shop i went thru ordered my pipes in june and they finally arrived at the shop a week ago after numerous phone calls and a very stern fax. i think with some diligence you can get them alot faster.
riveted plate or having the name stamped in the pipe like most do, i think i would rather have a rivet that i can get rid of if i feel the need.

keith

[11963]

I put hooker step tuned on my train, sent em out to a conpany to ceramic coat em ,about $100.00-$150.00 the black satin is very close to train black