Too loud man?

Stovebolt · Feb 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Nicely executed Clint!

cowjammer · Feb 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM

The Guy I bought my electra from has some obnoxiously loud pipes on it.
I have the side shots on my 2006 883c and luv them, But the dude is nearly seventy and a life long Fireman/E.M.T. He also claims loud pipes save lives ??? Who am I to disagree ?

capnjapseye · Mar 1st, 2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks for all the feedback chaps. The point is that I personally like the sound of the pipes. I just don't fancy getting nicked! Spoke with a policeman friend of mine yesterday and he said "you'll probably be OK with the locals (cops) but Traffic will probably have a different outlook!". Well, we'll just have to wait and see.

On another pint though, I love the bike overall, great fun. The sticky out bits on the footpegs seem to touch down early though. Also, why do HD use (EDIT) fasteners, if I was in charge at HD I would be looking at longevity and the possibility of stainless steel fasteners where possible. BZP is cack, so is anything unplated. I seem to spend a lot of time spraying almost everything with WD40.

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Crambo · Mar 1st, 2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnjapseye

On another pint though, I love the bike overall, great fun. The sticky out bits on the footpegs seem to touch down early though. Also, why do HD use (EDIT) fasteners, if I was in charge at HD I would be looking at longevity and the possibility of stainless steel fasteners where possible. BZP is cack, so is anything unplated. I seem to spend a lot of time spraying almost everything with WD40.

The feelers on the footpegs can be taken off as they can be distracting, as for the cheap fasteners (the naked steering stem nut to name a few) are quite frankly a disgrace, swap them out or cap them with after market, the suspension on the nightster is also next to worthless, I hope you've got a fat cheque book handy your gonna need it...

capnjapseye · Mar 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM

Regarding the fasteners, has anyone swapped them for something better? If so, where would you start (and where would you end!) this task?

NEWHD74FAN · Mar 2nd, 2009, 10:47 PM

You can just start with the ones that bother you the most...remember that you may have to the substitute SAE (US or Imperial) fasteners to Metric equivalent if entire nut, bolt and washers permit you to do so. Blind mate connectors probably are SAE and cannot be changed, except one made out of stainless (preferred) or chrome plated versions are found. But in either case if they are special grade 8 or heavy duty high stength types, you may have a hard time finding stainless or "fancy equivalents.

Also HD does sell "dress up" kits that cover the heads (you can put dielectric grease in the hollow part of the bolt w/ Qtip to preven moisture/rust), under the fancy bling, being as you are in England where rain is a rather well used "4 letter word."

capnjapseye · Mar 4th, 2009, 02:31 PM

It never rains here in the UK! How could you be so rude! I have had the Nightster since 5th Jan 09 and due to the continuous unbroken sunshine and superb weather I can tell you I have been able to cover nearly 200 miles to date. So there.

docholliday88 · Mar 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM

That is a very nice lookin nightster you have there. I have the shortshots on my sporty and i love them.

Newbie · Mar 7th, 2009, 01:40 AM

There is no such thing as too loud with a Harley!! Just my Opinion

capnjapseye · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Update - here we are 5 months down the line and I have just ordered the quiet baffles for my Short Shots. I love riding the bike but have found that the noise is a bit OTT. I'll let you guys and gals know my thoughts on the quiet baffles as soon as.

Feb 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#11
Stovebolt Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 XL1200C Join Date: Feb 24th, 2009 Location: Central WA. State Posts: 54 My Mood:	Re: Too loud man? Nicely executed Clint!

Feb 26th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#12
cowjammer Contributor$ Ride: 1989electraglide Join Date: Feb 15th, 2009 Location: phx,AZ Posts: 120 My Mood:	Re: Too loud man? The Guy I bought my electra from has some obnoxiously loud pipes on it. I have the side shots on my 2006 883c and luv them, But the dude is nearly seventy and a life long Fireman/E.M.T. He also claims loud pipes save lives ??? Who am I to disagree ? __________________ Filipino box spring HOG !

Mar 1st, 2009, 02:40 PM	#13
capnjapseye Start The Engine Ride: 2009 XL1200N Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Too loud man? Thanks for all the feedback chaps. The point is that I personally like the sound of the pipes. I just don't fancy getting nicked! Spoke with a policeman friend of mine yesterday and he said "you'll probably be OK with the locals (cops) but Traffic will probably have a different outlook!". Well, we'll just have to wait and see. On another pint though, I love the bike overall, great fun. The sticky out bits on the footpegs seem to touch down early though. Also, why do HD use (EDIT) fasteners, if I was in charge at HD I would be looking at longevity and the possibility of stainless steel fasteners where possible. BZP is cack, so is anything unplated. I seem to spend a lot of time spraying almost everything with WD40. STAFF NOTES: A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community Last edited by glider; Mar 1st, 2009 at 03:17 PM.

Mar 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM	#15
capnjapseye Start The Engine Ride: 2009 XL1200N Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Too loud man? Regarding the fasteners, has anyone swapped them for something better? If so, where would you start (and where would you end!) this task?

Mar 2nd, 2009, 10:47 PM	#16
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,962 My Mood:	Re: Too loud man? You can just start with the ones that bother you the most...remember that you may have to the substitute SAE (US or Imperial) fasteners to Metric equivalent if entire nut, bolt and washers permit you to do so. Blind mate connectors probably are SAE and cannot be changed, except one made out of stainless (preferred) or chrome plated versions are found. But in either case if they are special grade 8 or heavy duty high stength types, you may have a hard time finding stainless or "fancy equivalents. Also HD does sell "dress up" kits that cover the heads (you can put dielectric grease in the hollow part of the bolt w/ Qtip to preven moisture/rust), under the fancy bling, being as you are in England where rain is a rather well used "4 letter word." __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Mar 4th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#17
capnjapseye Start The Engine Ride: 2009 XL1200N Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Too loud man? It never rains here in the UK! How could you be so rude! I have had the Nightster since 5th Jan 09 and due to the continuous unbroken sunshine and superb weather I can tell you I have been able to cover nearly 200 miles to date. So there.

Mar 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#18
docholliday88 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Jul 7th, 2007 Location: smithfield, NC Posts: 91 My Mood:	Re: Too loud man? That is a very nice lookin nightster you have there. I have the shortshots on my sporty and i love them. __________________ 2006 XL1200R Vance&Hines shortshots staggered SE air cleaner & SE jet kit

Mar 7th, 2009, 01:40 AM	#19
Newbie Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Sportster XL883C Join Date: Feb 24th, 2009 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 24	Re: Too loud man? There is no such thing as too loud with a Harley!! Just my Opinion

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#20
capnjapseye Start The Engine Ride: 2009 XL1200N Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Too loud man? Update - here we are 5 months down the line and I have just ordered the quiet baffles for my Short Shots. I love riding the bike but have found that the noise is a bit OTT. I'll let you guys and gals know my thoughts on the quiet baffles as soon as.

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