Deacon Posted May 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2009 Riders, I know this topic has been beaten to death but I need to know "from the last related posting" what is the majority of members using for after market mufflers I don't have the metel knowledge to make mods that installing the "road king" mufflers would take.. I don't want LOUD, but I do want that deep rumble sound that will let cagers know I'm there.. Bubs ? " Do the sleepers still have the crome tip issue? Kromeworks ? etc etc Help a fellow rider out 06 RSTD THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2009 Khromewerks are on mine...i think they are not to loud,started to put stocks back on but after hearing it stock just not at that point yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks Tom BTW, are those ones that you can purchase multiple tip styles ? I've also got the Quadzilla fairing on my RSTD. Do you think I'll still be able to hear my music "at neighborhood cruising speeds" ? Deacon 06 Midnight RSTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2009 Yes you can hear te radio with ease and yes you can get 4 different tips..I run the turn downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 26, 2009 Riders, I know this topic has been beaten to death but I need to know "from the last related posting" what is the majority of members using for after market mufflers I don't have the metel knowledge to make mods that installing the "road king" mufflers would take.. I don't want LOUD, but I do want that deep rumble sound that will let cagers know I'm there.. Bubs ? " Do the sleepers still have the crome tip issue? Kromeworks ? etc etc Help a fellow rider out 06 RSTD THanks All that is needed is a bracket and clamps. Clamps are commercially available and I think the brackets are too although I made mine. So, what "mods" are there? None. Somewhere in here is a link to different muffler sounds ... I have it at home but won't be there until later so will post it then if nobody else has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttenor Posted May 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 26, 2009 All that is needed is a bracket and clamps. Clamps are commercially available and I think the brackets are too although I made mine. So, what "mods" are there? None. Somewhere in here is a link to different muffler sounds ... I have it at home but won't be there until later so will post it then if nobody else has. I too have RKs. I made the brackets, but you can buy them here. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=all&stype=1&si=road+king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted May 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2009 I also have the road king slash cuts. If you can tighten a bolt, you can install road kings. I have the brackets available here. I drilled mine out. There are also threads on doing that. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted May 26, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 26, 2009 I went to the RK's. They sound deeper than any I heard but not as loud as the aftermarkets. This V4 isn't going to get the DEEEEEP sound that the bigger cylinders of the V-twin have. Baron's 4-2-4's are about the loudest I've heard. Ask anybody that's ridden with LoneEagle (Vic).. I won't ride behind him anymore... :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renne Posted May 26, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 26, 2009 Deac, I visited my local HD shop, told them I was doing a project and needed a set of muffs. Most HD buyers change out right away. Like most dealers,this one had a large stockpile of OEM mint muffs, I scored a set of FLT's (mint) for $10.00! Went home, made some brackets from the plans here on the site. I have one sweet sounding RSV! I stored my stock ones just in case....I was a "NO BRAINER",,,, Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 26, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 26, 2009 Ask anybody that's ridden with LoneEagle (Vic).. I won't ride behind him anymore... :rotf: Besides, he goes too slow! :witch_brew: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 26, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 26, 2009 Deac, I visited my local HD shop, told them I was doing a project and needed a set of muffs. Most HD buyers change out right away. Like most dealers,this one had a large stockpile of OEM mint muffs, I scored a set of FLT's (mint) for $10.00! Went home, made some brackets from the plans here on the site. I have one sweet sounding RSV! I stored my stock ones just in case....I was a "NO BRAINER",,,, Enjoy! Them HD "stealers" around here aren't so generous I've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted May 26, 2009 Outstanding I read somewhere that you needed to do some metal cutting and spot wielding in order for the RK's to fit... I'm going to search around to find a "khromewerks sound byte". But it sounds like the RK's are what I'm looking for.. I'm going to visit the nearest Harley dealer to see if I can pickup a set of RK muffler's on the cheap ! Thanks 1sttenor, For the "bracket Link" I'll be getting a pair.. "If I can locate a set of RK's" Deacon 06 RSTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 26, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 26, 2009 Outstanding I read somewhere that you needed to do some metal cutting and spot wielding in order for the RK's to fit... I'm going to search around to find a "khromewerks sound byte". But it sounds like the RK's are what I'm looking for.. I'm going to visit the nearest Harley dealer to see if I can pickup a set of RK muffler's on the cheap ! Thanks 1sttenor, For the "bracket Link" I'll be getting a pair.. "If I can locate a set of RK's" Deacon 06 RSTD You'll also want to find a set of V-Twin #31-9920 chrome clamp to mount HD mufflers .... retail should run you around $35 for a pair. (that's what I paid here in Vancouver) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted May 26, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 26, 2009 Riders, I know this topic has been beaten to death but I need to know "from the last related posting" what is the majority of members using for after market mufflers I don't have the metel knowledge to make mods that installing the "road king" mufflers would take.. I don't want LOUD, but I do want that deep rumble sound that will let cagers know I'm there.. Bubs ? " Do the sleepers still have the crome tip issue? Kromeworks ? etc etc Help a fellow rider out 06 RSTD THanks Here is a sound byte for my 05 bike with the Khromewerks, now have them on my 08 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOUbPUOgtuM]YouTube - Royal Star Venture Khrome Werks V2 Cont.[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted May 26, 2009 SWEET Dang, the khromewerks don't sound bad at all !! Anyone got a RK SByte ? Man, I love this site Deacon 06 RSTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 27, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 27, 2009 here's the link to the muffler sounds.... http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002009&id=285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted May 27, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 27, 2009 not meaning to highjack your thread or anything, but can the rk's be made to fit on a first gen? 91 Vr to be exact. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted May 27, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 27, 2009 not meaning to highjack your thread or anything, but can the rk's be made to fit on a first gen? 91 Vr to be exact. David I don't know but I do live by the rule of "anything is possible". If nobody has done it, that doesn't mean it can't be done. If it's never been done before, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. Surely somebody has done this...but if not... you be the first and tell us all about how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted May 27, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 27, 2009 not meaning to highjack your thread or anything, but can the rk's be made to fit on a first gen? 91 Vr to be exact. David I have seen two first gens with Harley pipes on them. Not sure what has to be done, but appearantly it is not that bad Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted May 27, 2009 Share #20 Posted May 27, 2009 This is a post that I put up after installing my Roadhouse pipes, still love them and would reccomend them highly. Sounds like a Corvett on steroids somebody said. Dont forget about the AIS sytem plug and you might want to put K&N air filters in and then have carbs synced. Sounds like alot but really nothing to it.There is plenty of help here. Ride on and make some rumble noise. I get 44 - 45 mpg now. Got 38 before pipe and filters and carb sync ( carb sync was only $20.00 at dealler, so don't let someone cheat you). "Got the pipes on everyone, and love the sound(Roadhouse Pipes - slash cut). Loud enough but not to loud. Very good rumble. Installation OK, just did not care for the wood block and hammer persuasion I had to use. But still worked out good. Have to kinda wiggle them as you go and take a wood block and drive them on a little ways at a time (wood block against the muffler hanger ). Then bolt up and tighten clamp. I also used some high heat silicone on pipe /muffler connection. I then unplugged the AIS and installed K&N filters. Purrs like a lion. I like the Roadhouse, good chrome to the end of slash cut pipes. I did not go with Bubs because I did not like the polished aluminum ends, I like the slash cut. Fuzzy Riders, I know this topic has been beaten to death but I need to know "from the last related posting" what is the majority of members using for after market mufflers I don't have the metel knowledge to make mods that installing the "road king" mufflers would take.. I don't want LOUD, but I do want that deep rumble sound that will let cagers know I'm there.. Bubs ? " Do the sleepers still have the crome tip issue? Kromeworks ? etc etc Help a fellow rider out 06 RSTD THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loehring Posted May 27, 2009 Share #21 Posted May 27, 2009 Baron 4-2-4 Nasty Boys are it baby!! I could be just a little bias. (But then you did say you didn't want loud. I guess they won't qualify.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted May 27, 2009 Share #22 Posted May 27, 2009 Would anyone have a set of stock RSTD mufflers for sale? I flattened the bottom of my mine when I had the lowering kit on the Black Beast. Time for a newer looking set to spruce it up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400thumper Posted May 27, 2009 Share #23 Posted May 27, 2009 I installed the Road Kings back slash. I first left them stock, but they were as quiet as what I was replacing. I drilled the front baffle out, still to quiet. Drilled the back baffles out and the are perfect. Quiet when you want to be and when really crack the throttle they come to life with a nice deep mellow rumble. If you want to drill them use a 1 1/8" hole saw on the end of a 14" long 1/4" drill it and you can reach in from both ends. They will look straight trough, but they will still absorbe the noise through the perferated tubes. I have had lots of compliments on the sound and the looks. Hope the photos show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuthDaddy17 Posted June 5, 2009 Share #24 Posted June 5, 2009 I tried the Baron 4-2-4 Nasty Boys ...WAY too loud!!! I went to the Road Kings and LOVE them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceman62race Posted June 5, 2009 Share #25 Posted June 5, 2009 I run completely stock RK's and I like them very much. Slightly louder than stock but not too loud. Got a mint set at a Harley dealer in Athens GA called Cycle World of Athens for $40.00. Ordered the powder coated adapters from someone on this site (see the classifieds) for $40.00 and bolted them right on in about 30 minutes. Everyone likes different sounds but for me, the RK's was the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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