Too quiet, and too damn big... and that thing's ugly!
what's wrong with the muffler that came with the bike?
Too quiet, and too damn big... and that thing's ugly!
To each their own. But there is no functionality in a motorcycle being loud. Quiet is considerate, comfortable, modern, and nice. I think that it is not too large (when the bags are on) and not at all ugly, but you are not alone in thinking it is unattractive. If you plan on replacing it, there are lots of choices and many, many dozens of threads the topic it on this board (you need to look under "Accessories" forum if you want to find those threads).... so you came to the right place.I would like another exhaust, but for the money, I am actually thinking of getting the Top Block Sliders instead, so I can get rid of the Canyon Cages. I think they bother me more than the exhaust does. If the Top Blocks work as well as the CCs then that might be what I choose to do instead. With the wife, and school, I have to pick my battles... Probably the Copperdawg and the Top Blocks if I had to prioritize.
If you are expecting to turn a wonderful I4 engine sound into something like a V-twin... you probably aren't going to be very successful.
To each their own. But there is no functionality in a motorcycle being loud. Quiet is considerate, comfortable, modern, and nice. I think that it is not too large (when the bags are on) and not at all ugly, but you are not alone in thinking it is unattractive. If you plan on replacing it, there are lots of choices and many, many dozens of threads the topic it on this board (you need to look under "Accessories" forum if you want to find those threads).... so you came to the right place.
If you are expecting to turn a wonderful I4 engine sound into something like a V-twin... you probably aren't going to be very successful.
I find it covers the buzzing from the tinnitus quite nicely.
I would like another exhaust, but for the money, I am actually thinking of getting the Top Block Sliders instead, so I can get rid of the Canyon Cages. I think they bother me more than the exhaust does. If the Top Blocks work as well as the CCs then that might be what I choose to do instead.
I would like another exhaust, but for the money, I am actually thinking of getting the Top Block Sliders instead, so I can get rid of the Canyon Cages. I think they bother me more than the exhaust does. If the Top Blocks work as well as the CCs then that might be what I choose to do instead. With the wife, and school, I have to pick my battles... Probably the Copperdawg and the Top Blocks if I had to prioritize.
My friend dropped his C14 while pulling out of a downtown St Augustine FL curbside parking spot, so very low speed. It landed on the left Top Block and even slid / rotated on it a little. The only thing that touched the ground was the Top Block.
So, the 14 is my first "non-cruiser", and I am considering replacing the exhaust this year. Coming from bikes like the Suzuki M109R, my aesthetic leans more to a deep sound... not into volume, just depth of tone. I have listened to a TON of videos online, but it's really difficult to get a true idea of tone. Curious if anyone has actually heard the various slip on pipes in person? Thoughts? From the videos, to me, the Vance & Hines and the Two Brothers "sound" the deepest. Love to know your thoughts from those with experience witnessing the sound of pipes like the V&H, Two Bros, and the Delkevic.
Thanks!
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I, on the other hand, have never heard a single comment about my stock muffler from a single person, ever, over the 5 years I have owned it. Although I got LOTS of compliments about how nice the bike looks, questions about the model, etc.
Just sayin'
Oh I see, so our comments to you about that hideously large exhaust can don't count?
I, on the other hand, have never heard a single comment about my stock muffler from a single person, ever, over the 5 years I have owned it.
Just sayin'
I have been asked why I need to have a bazooka aimed at the car behind me and weather or not owning a bazooka was legal. My response was that it was only a potato launcher and therefor legal.