Quieter Mufflers

[Unclebill]

Sorry if this subject has been around, but my searches came up empty.

I live in a snooty hoa community, and I need to find some slip-ons that will reduce the noise as I'm leaving for work at 0530 on my 2023 Tri Glide.

Any useful input would be appreciated!

 

[PosseRider]

Sorry if this subject has been around, but my searches came up empty.

I live in a snooty hoa community, and I need to find some slip-ons that will reduce the noise as I'm leaving for work at 0530 on my 2023 Tri Glide.

Any useful input would be appreciated!

well what do u have on now ???? thought stock were fairly soft

 

[Firewrench22]

I have Kuryakyn Mellow Crushers. I don’t think they are loud, I don’t care for loud exhaust.

 

[rhino 2]

Sorry if this subject has been around, but my searches came up empty.

I live in a snooty hoa community, and I need to find some slip-ons that will reduce the noise as I'm leaving for work at 0530 on my 2023 Tri Glide.

Any useful input would be appreciated!

Bill take a look at D K Customs thunder toques… I put them on my 2011 Triglide to quiet up my rush slip Ons. And it also as a bonus gave me more Low end performance.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Bill, your ( if stock) mufflers have not been changed or altered are pretty low decibel and EPA certified. They have not changed since at least since 2018

You may need to have this conversation with your dealer on options that will work for you while still being EPA complaint and not voiding your warranty

 

[rhino 2]

Bill I was just looking at your profile you have a 2023 Triglide and if your mufflers are stock’I don’t know what to tell you ! You aren’t gonna get them much quieter..?

 

[Unclebill]

I Dunno

Thanks guys.

I do have stock mufflers.

When I talked to my local dealer they said "I dunno".

When I talked to HD customer service they also said "I dunno".

I thought about the Thunder Torque Inserts, but when I talked to DK Customs they said they aren't suitable for those stock mufflers.

I'm thinking about TAB Performance B.A.M. mufflers that have a 1.75" baffle option that they call 'quiet'.

For $650 I think they are worth a shot.

Thanks again!

 

[cycle7447]

Bill -are you new to this development and/or, is this your first bike there?

Who is telling you that your bike is too loud? I have to think that if it meets state/city/local guidelines, it may be wrong for an HOW to tell you it is too loud.

Try to have a talk with them.

 

[rhino 2]

Bill -are you new to this development and/or, is this your first bike there?

Who is telling you that your bike is too loud? I have to think that if it meets state/city/local guidelines, it may be wrong for an HOW to tell you it is too loud.

Try to have a talk with them.

I think he’s just anticipating that it’s too loud…?…The air cooled engine is louder than the exhaust pipes in stock form…..

 

[Zammy]

The stock mufflers meet epa standards, unless your HOA has decibel standards in the covenants and bylaws you should be good. Is someone already complaining to the board ?

 

[Notgrownup]

I don’t think there is much quieter than stockpipes.

 

[ROAD DOG]

This usually Works for me Tell Them To Go F themselves & F The F OFF ! Install a 2 into 1 Bassani Road Rage Give them something to Bitch About You aint going to find anything more Quiet than stock.

 

[Notgrownup]

Have they actually complained and is there a written ordinance for vehicle noise. A stock Harley ain’t no louder than some stock diesel pickups

 

[ultrafxr]

Absolutely no one changes out stock mufflers to make the bike quieter. Seriously doubt any aftermarket exhaust wound be quieter than stock.

 

[Olddog]

Bill -are you new to this development and/or, is this your first bike there?

Who is telling you that your bike is too loud? I have to think that if it meets state/city/local guidelines, it may be wrong for an HOW to tell you it is too loud.

Try to have a talk with them.

THIS!

 

[prariepilot]

Sorry if this subject has been around, but my searches came up empty.I live in a snooty hoa community, and I need to find some slip-ons that will reduce the noise as I'm leaving for work at 0530 on my 2023 Tri Glide.

Any useful input would be appreciated!

Bill, you didn't mention whether your HOA is a gated community or not.

I live in an HOA that is not gated. Therefore the streets are public. Ohio, as does Florida, not have a motor vehicle inspection program.

My '13 has Vance & Hines True Duals. Louder than stock, yes, but have had no complaints.

Let them complain, but if your HOA rules and regulations don't prohibit motorcycles, tell them to "pack sand"

BTW, I used to live in a gated community in Port St Lucie that did not prohibit motorcycles. Seven years and not one complaint!

RER

 

[Unclebill]

No Problem

No one has actually complained.

It's been long enough now that if anyone was going to, I think they would have.

I was just looking for options in case my closest neighbor gets fed up with me waking them at 0530 every weekday.

Thanks everyone!

 

[rhino 2]

No one has actually complained.

It's been long enough now that if anyone was going to, I think they would have.

I was just looking for options in case my closest neighbor gets fed up with me waking them at 0530 every weekday.

Thanks everyone!

Harleys aren't like your old mans Harley any more, You don't have to sit at an idle goosing the throttle to warm it up...Start it up and by the time you get your helmet on you just ride off normally....ThumbUp..

 

[Unclebill]

I Think It's Okay

Rhino 2,

I actually coast out of the garage by gravity power fully geared and ready.

Then after I start it, I give it about 30 seconds or so, then ease away.

I think the closest neighbors have figured out that I take it as easy as possible on them in the early mornings. Any other time I make a lot more noise.

I'm sure they can tell the difference.

 

[rhino 2]

Rhino 2,

I actually coast out of the garage by gravity power fully geared and ready.

Then after I start it, I give it about 30 seconds or so, then ease away.

I think the closest neighbors have figured out that I take it as easy as possible on them in the early mornings. Any other time I make a lot more noise.

I'm sure they can tell the difference.

Yep.....Courtesy works wonders with the neighbors....Its like we say here in Jersey;

You can catch more flys with dead Squirrels than you can with Honey...:laugh::laugh:

 

[Bob25thTA]

Rhino 2,

I actually coast out of the garage by gravity power fully geared and ready.

Then after I start it, I give it about 30 seconds or so, then ease away.

I think the closest neighbors have figured out that I take it as easy as possible on them in the early mornings. Any other time I make a lot more noise.

I'm sure they can tell the difference.

Only remedy I can think of is trade it in for a Honda Trike.

 

[Unclebill]

Had a Goldwing

When we decided on a new trike, we looked at Goldwings. We had one for several years.

As much as we liked it, the fact that new ones start at $45,000 made me look at Harleys again.

Mine had zero miles on it with Prospect Gold and Vivid Black paint for $40,888.

There are easily 10 or more Harley dealerships with factory trained techs for every Honda dealer that might have a Goldwing guy.

Harleys also fit me better ergonomically. I just adjust the mirrors and ride.

All that combined made this purchase a no-brainer.

At this point I'm not looking back.

This is my fourth Harley, three of which I bought new.

I intend to keep this one for a long time.

Ride a lot. Be safe!

 

[DK Custom Products]

Thanks guys.

I do have stock mufflers.

When I talked to my local dealer they said "I dunno".

When I talked to HD customer service they also said "I dunno".

I thought about the Thunder Torque Inserts, but when I talked to DK Customs they said they aren't suitable for those stock mufflers.

I'm thinking about TAB Performance B.A.M. mufflers that have a 1.75" baffle option that they call 'quiet'.

For $650 I think they are worth a shot.

Thanks again!

We sell the TAB exhaust, and it is a good exhaust. However, it is not going to be quieter than stock.

There are slip-ons that are quieter than stock, and they also produce more power than stock.

Those are the disc style SuperTrapp mufllers. There are a few companies making disc style exhaust...so look around for what would be best for you.

Here's a video we made...they perform almost as good as the loudest and strongest aftermarket se up.



Kevin

 

[Unclebill]

Kevin,

Thanks for the input.

I used Supertrapps on a Road King once.

They were very tunable, and I liked them a lot.

I am keeping them in mind for when I gut the cat in my stock headpipe.

Thanks again!