Aftermarket Exhaust on new Triglide

[GARYD]

Last weekend I went for the longest ride so for with the new TG. About half wat to my destination I was a little annoyed with the stock exhaust - it was a bit too loud - nice deep rumble, but too loud - for me anyway. Can't imagine someone actually wanting to make it louder especially for long rides. I will be wearing EAR plugs on my trip to Rolling Thunder next week.

Do they make quieter pipes???

Heat wasn't a problem either and I have enough power to do anything I want to do - legally or illegally - so as hdruss correctly said leaves more money for more important things = BEER and pizza.

 

[sprinkman]

I have 4" SE slip ons on mine they have a nice sound not to loud. They will rumble if you give it the throttle. Have had stock, V&H slash cuts, and Bub 7 on it I like the SE the best.

 

[msocko3]

Last weekend I went for the longest ride so for with the new TG. About half wat to my destination I was a little annoyed with the stock exhaust - it was a bit too loud - nice deep rumble, but too loud - for me anyway. Can't imagine someone actually wanting to make it louder especially for long rides. I will be wearing EAR plugs on my trip to Rolling Thunder next week.

Do they make quieter pipes???

Heat wasn't a problem either and I have enough power to do anything I want to do - legally or illegally - so as hdruss correctly said leaves more money for more important things = BEER and pizza.

I see they made a change in the right side muffler for the 2013 MY, maybe they tweaked it to make it a touch louder due to the cat acting like a pre-muffler.

 

[GARYD]

I see they made a change in the right side muffler for the 2013 MY, maybe they tweaked it to make it a touch louder due to the cat acting like a pre-muffler.

You could be right. All I know is it's a bit louder then any of my previous bikes.

 

[tom w]

had drag pipes on my 1200 sportster (no baffles) Great performance!. I don't think you can get any louder. at least I cant hear it any more if you can.

 

[bluerim]

Just got a 2013 Triglide. For a 103, I found the power a little I expected much more. So .... I will make more. Those that say their trike is peppy just don't know performance. Sure I know there is more mass to get moving. I'm just saying that a machine of this caliber should get more out of a 103 cu. in. motor.\
Thats 1690 cc.
One of the biggest bike motors out there.

I believe its pollution restrictions that can be blamed for a motor that can't breath. I had a 2001 classic with a 95 inch build that got 50 miles per gallon two up riding. No BS, I checked.
That's Canadian gallons which are 1/5 bigger than the US gallon. It dyno'd at 108 hp 104 hp. Very reliable. Lots of pep. Even loaded down with two up and camping gear. Now I got a trike with a 103 and I feel its a slug. So here I go again with performance changes to suit me.

And I'm only 66.
SO ... to those that may know.

Can I leave the stock pipes, change the air cleaner and add a cam, or do the pipes have to go.?

 

[DK Custom Products]

Just got a 2013 Triglide. For a 103, I found the power a little sucky. I expected much more. So .... I will make more. Those that say their trike is peppy just don't know performance. Sure I know there is more mass to get moving. I'm just saying that a machine of this caliber should get more out of a 103 cu. in. motor.
Thats 1690 cc.
One of the biggest bike motors out there.

I believe its pollution restrictions that can be blamed for a motor that can't breath. I had a 2001 classic with a 95 inch build that got 50 miles per gallon two up riding. No BS, I checked.
That's Canadian gallons which are 1/5 bigger than the US gallon. It dyno'd at 108 hp 104 hp. Very reliable. Lots of pep. Even loaded down with two up and camping gear. Now I got a trike with a 103 and I feel its a slug. So here I go again with performance changes to suit me.
And I'm only 66.
SO ... to those that may know.

Can I leave the stock pipes, change the air cleaner and add a cam, or do the pipes have to go.You can leave the stock pipes, but if you do a free flowing A/C, a good tune, and cams, you will be leaving a lot on the table if you don't replace the restrictive exhaust also.
Kevin

 

[bulkness]

I took my stock 2014 mufflers off today and I was really surprised in how restricted the flow is. There is an almost closed restriction about 3/4 the way down both mufflers. No wonder these Tri-Glides are so warm. Tony

 

[WindyOne]

I see they made a change in the right side muffler for the 2013 MY, maybe they tweaked it to make it a touch louder due to the cat acting like a pre-muffler.

I know this thread is gaining age but I wanted to add what I found on my stock mufflers. I can stick a piece of wood about 10" in the end of either muffler. Running a light in the end it looks like the baffle closes up on 4 points blocking the air flow. This is on a 2013 stock mufflers both sides

 

[rhino 2]

On my 11 Tri-Glide the stock left side muffler in baffled down at least 30% more than the right side, And thats so the back pressure will be even with both cylinders, So if you go to true duels, You can't/shouldn't use them it defeats the purpose of the true duels.

 

[Steve on 3]

After riding with RHinehearts on my Ultra, I decided I wanted something mellow at cruising speed with the trike. I found that the loud pipes tired me out at the end of a 4-500 mile day. I tried the stockers but wanted a bit more, so I chose the SE fatshotz. A different look and nice smooth rumble. At cruising speed the wife and I can converse easily. I think the box on the trikes must bounce sound back to us somehow. A plus for me with the Fatshotz is that they are stamped as EPA compliant. No problems with the LEO.

 

[67wizard]

ftermarket Exhaust on new Triglide

I have a 2016 Tri-Glide with Fullsac headers Reinharts slipons, and stage one SE air cleaner, and a pro tuner.
Sounds great to me. Not too loud on the highway at speed, but a nice bark when going thru the gears. Just my 2 cents.

 

[GARYD]

I had the Fatshotz on my 2012TG - just a hair above stock(loved the look). Right now I'm looking to do something with my 2014 TG. Looking seriously at the Cobra's Race Pro. Really deep mellow sound and not much louder then stock(which I think is just about right). Best sounding stock exhaust yet - - - IMHO.

 

[Shriner Jim]

Slip-ons

I went with H-D Screamin' Eagle Street Cannons. I like them a lot. I'm de-catted and its a bit on the loud side. My wifey does't care for them.
Jim

 

[Trikenewby]

Rineharts

I just bought a 2015 Triglide and liked the stock muffflers sound, but wanted a little louder and a better look. I installed a set of four inch Rinehards that "were" on the 06 flhtci that I traded in. They are not much louder, but a little better sound and really look nice with the DK lift kit I installed. The stock mufflers if you look inside you will see that they are just a big can with a baffle created at the exit. Looks like inside wall is coated with a material that looks like fiberglass only it would have to be a material that wouldn't burn off like fiberglass packing does. They won't sound much louder unless the cat is removed fron the header.

 

[67wizard]

I love the sound of the stock exhaust. H-D did a good job on them for the past 5 or 6 years.
On my '12 TG I had H-D Fatshotz slipons - just a smidgeon louder but deeper and I loved the look.

I hate Rhineharts-I will not ride with anyone that has them. If I have to I'll make sure I'm in front of them.
All they do is blip the %$#@ throttle at just about every stop sign. Very annoying - and I ride a bike. Can't imagine what non riders think - wait, yes I do - they want to ban motorcycles.

:gah:

Don't come to Nv as most of the bikes and trikes run after market mufflers.
I LIKE MY REINHARTS.

 

[Big Red]

I removed the cat from mine and stayed with the stock pipes. I have Rush mufflers with 1.75 baffles. I am very happy with the sound. I remove the cat from my neighbors and he stayed with the stock mufflers and it sounds very very nice. Ride for a while. If you want just a little more sound remove the cat from the header pipe. You will not be disappointed it adds just the right amount IMHO

So did you have to tune your bike after you cut your pipes up to get at the cat.

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I just traded off my 2013 trike for a 2015 and i just love the 2015 sound dont think i change the mufflers. How hard is it to cut up the pipe to clean it out. And what does a new pipe cost with no cat. in it

 

[Gorilla]

So did you have to tune your bike after you cut your pipes up to get at the cat.

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I just traded off my 2013 trike for a 2015 and i just love the 2015 sound dont think i change the mufflers. How hard is it to cut up the pipe to clean it out. And what does a new pipe cost with no cat. in it

It really all depends on what else you do to it. If that is all then the ecm will adjust for it. The sound will deepen just a little with the stock mufflers with the cat cut out. I can't answer the how hard because I had a friend do it that can weld.

 

[67wizard]

Did u know the cop bikes here run different mufflers.
SE air cleaner, fullsac headers, screaming eagle mufflers
before they leave the harley shop.
Don't tell anybody its a secret.

 

[arisona]

vance & hines

I just pulled the trigger on a 2014 Blackened Cayenne Triglide. I test drove one for a couple of hours over the weekend and noticed how much louder the stock exhaust sounded on the Triglide vs. my Ultra Limited. It sounded enough louder that I was just sure there were aftermarket pipes on the bike and then when I finished the ride I saw they were stock. I have been considering Rineharts but now I am concerned they just may be way too loud. It's one thing to listen to them at an idle and another altogether at 70mph. Any comments/experiences are appreciated

I installed vance & hines head pipe ( no cat convertor ) and the quietest mufflers they offer. To loud and bad bad bad at 2500 to 3800. Put stock mufflers back and am looking for something close to stock noise level but with increased hp (I also had HD 585 cams installed and mapp ).

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard glad you found us. Congrats on your new ride. Look and see if the cat has been removed on your stock exhaust header. That will make it sound a little louder. If you like the sound that way just have the trike given a good tune with your cams and enjoy the ride.

 

[arisona]

welcome aboard glad you found us. Congrats on your new ride. Look and see if the cat has been removed on your stock exhaust header. That will make it sound a little louder. If you like the sound that way just have the trike given a good tune with your cams and enjoy the ride.

The new head pipe has no cat conv-I want more power without being loud. No such thing as to much get up and go. I am not looking to race but have always had very fast street rods, snowmobiles etc. Lots of mtns hear in northern az. I am looking into S & S quiet tour mufflers. Any info on mufflers would be greatly appreciated

 

[msocko3]

The new head pipe has no cat conv-I want more power without being loud. No such thing as to much get up and go. I am not looking to race but have always had very fast street rods, snowmobiles etc. Lots of mtns hear in northern az. I am looking into S & S quiet tour mufflers. Any info on mufflers would be greatly appreciated

Exhaust sound and noise is so subjective, quiet to one man is to loud for another. I've always found the Supertrapp disk mufflers with the closed end cap to be pretty quiet. You might look at these http://www.supertrapp.com/product_sections/detail.asp?ItemID=728-78054 . The best thing is to hang out at a dealer or bike night and listen to different bikes or trikes running.

 

[miket]

Vance and Hines

I have Vance and Hines True duals w/cam etc.. The pipes that I got are especially for Triglides. they are alittle loud thru the gears but once you hit cruising speed, they mellow out and you can hear the radio. of course, I like the radio alittle on the loud side. more so when I am by myself.... Had a Goldwing and I always felt that I was in a European sports car. The Harley is more like an American HotRod!... that's my 2 cents worth.............:Coffee:

I just bought a 2011 triglide, and immediately change the headers to tru duals from Vance and Hines. Had to get rid of the cat, way to hot. Got it done and keep the stock Harley mufflers on it. Results are good no more burning heat and the low sound from the original mufflers is a touch louder but still pleasing to the ear. The big issue with the heat is gone and the bike actually runs a little better. Just my two cents. Enjoy the ride.

 

[arisona]

I just bought a 2011 triglide, and immediately change the headers to tru duals from Vance and Hines. Had to get rid of the cat, way to hot. Got it done and keep the stock Harley mufflers on it. Results are good no more burning heat and the low sound from the original mufflers is a touch louder but still pleasing to the ear. The big issue with the heat is gone and the bike actually runs a little better. Just my two cents. Enjoy the ride.

Have a 2016 triglide- changed to 585 cams-free flowing air cleaner-V & H header pipe -screaming eagle tuner (remapped)-tried V & H mufflers and could not ride from 2500 to 3200 weird pitch noise. I would like something not to loud. Have ordered super trapp from H D dealer. I hope this works. With stock mufflers I get a noise like a jackhammer.

 

[screwball]

Had Rush slip-ons on the '09, Reinhardt on the '11. Put CFR Megaphones on the '14 Tri and the '15 Freewheeler. WOW do those megaphones sound great!! A bit (well, a lot more than a bit) loud, just the way we like them.

 

[jc1300]

The new head pipe has no cat conv-I want more power without being loud. No such thing as to much get up and go. I am not looking to race but have always had very fast street rods, snowmobiles etc. Lots of mtns hear in northern az. I am looking into S & S quiet tour mufflers. Any info on mufflers would be greatly appreciated

I have those pipes run thru Rush head pipes. I like the sound...a bit louder than stock {which on the new trikes is actually not bad} but maybe a bit deeper.

 

[fuelmoto]

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[gunfighter43]

Afetrmarket Exhaust on new Tri-Glide

I put the SE Street Cannons 4" mufflers on my '14 tri-glide and that's all I did to the machine. Sound is really sweet when you accelerate, and just a deep rumble when crusing. I love it and it works for me.ThumbUp

 

[Rollin Thunder]

Alan, I picked up my 14 Triglide last fall and I was pleasantly surprised with the stock exhaust sound. Harley definitely made a change with the 14’s to sound much better. I had Bub’s on my 2008 Ultra Classic and I really liked the sound but after a few years they were really starting to get a little bit too “loud”. When I went to the Triglide the exhaust was one of the first changes I was going to do but once I heard the sound of the stock exhaust I was very pleased with it. I had to get my wife to “blip” the throttle several times while I stood in back of it to make sure that it sounded like a Harley, and it did!! Another benefit is I can really hear the new radio and don’t have to blast it to hear it! I’ve also had several people ask me what kind of exhaust I have on it and I say stock and they can’t believe it. If I was you I would put your money into some accessories and wait until later….

Since my 1st Harley back in the early 80's. I'd buy pipes and then have a friend of mine ride it pass me or around the block SO I can hear what it sounds like. I never bought pipes just to make noise. I'm an old drag racer and I like a NICE DEEP tone to my stuff. Only one's I ever bought and never cared what anyone thought of them being to loud or not was from a HD dealer in Washington. They called the BOOM CAN'S. With my last two bikes and head work and cam's and carb work to them. Those BOOM CAN"S made my Harley sound like a small block Chevy !ThumbUp. Had a friend alway complain about themwhen I started that bad boy up. But when I told him I was selling it. HE WANTED THEM PIPES ! :xzqxz:. He bought them and I put his on mine. He still has them to this day. lol