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Bbbob
Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought the X-1 w/10K mi with a Vance & Hines already on it. After riding for 2 months giving it a fair change, I've decided it is really just too loud.
Two questions:
Could it be time to re-pack? Would that make it quieter?

What are my other options? I'm looking for a deeper tone, & slightly louder then stock. A friend has a '07 XB9R with a Jardine, to me that sounds good, But Jardine doesn't make a model for the X-1.
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Rellim51
Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you think the V&H is loud, stay away from the Force pipe.
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Buelltours
Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 09:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Repacking should help to lower the noise. I personally prefer the Wileyco sound. Buy a new slip on for less than $100, great fit (you do need the updated hanger though). You might get just the sound you are looking for...
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Brokeneck
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

supertrapp
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Warlizard
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Supertrapp - you can adjust the loudness and it is very well made.
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Sportsman
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I believe a repack will solve the noise issue. I've a V&H and felt it was pretty reasonable with a pleasant tone.
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Torquemonster
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I must be young and dumb, cuz I was diggin the roar I got out of my v&h...till it broke @ just under 5000 miles. Now Im going D&D race muff. Yep....young, dumb, and soon to be legally deaf.

From what I gather, the Supertrapp is what youre probably looking for, bro.

I know where one is if the dude (a fellow badwebber) wants to sell. Shouldnt cost you more than $200 or so.

(Message edited by torquemonster on November 15, 2007)
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My V&H got quieter with a repack, but it's still too loud.
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Bob_thompson
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For my 2 1/2 inch straight through fiberglass packed muffler I got from Summit racing for $40.00 and which I also thought was a bit loud I added a CC insert from "www.carchemistry.com". These were made for inserting into open headers for drag racing where noise is a problem as in high populated areas. They are said to increase mid-range with a very small (less then 1%) decrease in top end H.P. which I found to be true, and reduced the noise considerably. Really nice throaty, powerfull sound now without the window shattering effect. Never draws LEO attention even when "on it" Maybe a consideration for anyone with a "too loud" problem. Bob
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Warlizard
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you do decide to go w/ the Supertrapp, be sure to get the newer version. It is one piece ( elbow is now welded ).
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Jayvee
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

cheapest way to start is with the re-pack from American Sport Bike. It's like about $30 ish?

It's a big jump to the SuperTrapp, even used they go for like $200 to $250.
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