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[ruger9mm]

Ok, I am going to put new pipes on my 1300R, I am sure everyone has an opinion and I would like to hear a few suggestions.  I will do this at my 4,000 service, which will be no later than the end of January so by then I should have the moolah to splurge.
1.  Are there any pipes on the market that do not require a rejet or is that a case by case issue?
2.  What about slip ons?

Thanks in advance.

[justin69]

you only need to rejet if you cange your intake also. there's no need to rejet if all your changing is your pipes.

[ruger9mm]

Thanks Justin, which set of pipes did you go with.  I was not able to get a good look on your page.

Thanks

[justin69]

I have the Hard Krome K2's. they sound great. no one likes to ride on the right side of me because they say they're too loud. to me they're not loud enough what are you looking for? loudpipes, looks?

[ruger9mm]

Louder than my stocks, I used to not like loud pipes when I was younger.  Usually rode sport type similar to the V-Max style.  This is my first cruiser and I get the you need to rejet stuff if you change pipes.
I was looking at the vance & Hines line but I will take a look a the Hard Chrome K2's.

Thanks, William

[ruger9mm]

Decision made, Vance big shots, going to rejet and k&n filter.  Will have C&C do the work for me, in Monday afternoon pickup Tuesday afternoon.

[SouthernXer]

Decision made, Vance big shots, going to rejet and k&n filter.  Will have C&C do the work for me, in Monday afternoon pickup Tuesday afternoon.

Great choice... you're going to love them!   

[ruger9mm]

Thanks, if he had everything in stock I would have had everthing ready by the weekend.  My brother will be envious because he told me when I purchased another bike he would to.  Sis inlaw said no, so now when she is over t-giving she will really be upset when she gets to hear the bike roar.

[vtxridersg]

Good choice on the V & H's!! I had them on my '05 with a Kury Pro R hypercharger. Sounded great! I now have them on my 1800C and love'em Enjoy and ride safe.....

[ruger9mm]

Big Shots are on and man what a difference in sound and performance with the rejet.   I know I did good when the wife says "oh my gosh are we going to be able to talk when we ride"  Son can't wait for the first pickup with it at school, I will get a pic soon.

[hooter]

............ I know I did good when the wife says "oh my gosh are we going to be able to talk when we ride" ...............

That's one of the major selling points of loud pipes......... 
If you can still hear her......... pull the baffles out 

[SouthernXer]

............ I know I did good when the wife says "oh my gosh are we going to be able to talk when we ride" ...............

That's one of the major selling points of loud pipes......... 
If you can still hear her......... pull the baffles out 

...and then if that don't work, you are going to have to buy an Ultimate X or Mustang seat to help quiten it all down even more.      


I even used ear plugs when I use to track my bike.   

[ruger9mm]

Yep the seat issue has been discussed, that will be a few months down the road as I need to turn the discretionary income towards some home remodeling.  The deal with wifey to let me have the ability to make some real noise.

[X-aholic]

Good choice I love my V&H but I want more noise (yes I want more noise not better sound, B=but I have always been a pain in someone's ars so why not everyone's)

[N5TWL]

How did the pipes project come out? Do you like them? Bike run better?