What are you running for muffler's on your HD Trike ?

[Recycledteen]

Vance and Hines twin slash on mine and they sound great and you can still hear your radio when cruising on down the road.

 

[Ultra fred]

Exhaust

I have installed Vance n Hines dresser duals with 4 inch mufflers , fuel pac n air cleaner kit , 2016 Tri-Glide , sounds awesome way less heat on your right leg .orag:

 

[Casper]

Come to find out my 2016 Pythons will fit the 2017...
guess I'll keep them

 

[Bill G]

Stock mufflers ......... They sound great to my ears.

I agree Mikey.... I like the sound of the stock 2017 stock Tri Glide mufflers, Harley has improved there stock muffler tone big time compared to years back . Nice mellow tone, legal and no ear plugs needed just the sound of the radio in the helmet speakers.

Ride Safe All,
Bill G

 

[Capt.Bob]

I agree Mikey.... I like the sound of the stock 2017 stock Tri Glide mufflers, Harley has improved there stock muffler tone big time compared to years back . Nice mellow tone, legal and no ear plugs needed just the sound of the radio in the helmet speakers.

Ride Safe All,
Bill G

Bill G, You are one of the young folks riding around on a Tri Glide. I know that hearing the exhaust note and the radio at the same time with our M8-engined trikes with lowered engine mechanical noise is a treat but unfortunately, the wind whistling past your delicate ears combined with the exhaust/radio noise can and likely will cause potentially deleterious loss of hearing over time if not mitigated. Mikey reported that he listens to his tunes in his helmet. I suspect that he has to crank up the volume a bit to overcome the ambient noises which his ears might not like over time? Unfortunately, too many of our fellow riders experience this hearing loss due to wind/mechanical noise and also report significant amounts of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) which is reportedly very unpleasant and can last a lifetime. I almost never ride without foam ear plugs that have noise reduction capability in the 29 dBA range. Sadly, the foam plugs reduce all of the pleasant ambient sounds but I am still able to hear my wife's whispers and other high-frequency sounds at almost age 68. Just sayin'... Bob

 

[GARYD]

I also love the sound of the new Harleys, but when I heard a friends bike with Cobra Race Pros, I fell in love. They are a very deep rumble - not the loud obnoxious sound like Rhinehart's and V&H's.
I also were E.A.R. ear plugs. The best foam plugs on the market at 31db reduction. I also have the Stage II Boom audio system. I can hear the music clearly and feel the exhaust more then hear it in the backround.

I like the E.A.R. plugs because they are stiffer at room temps so they are a whole lot easier to insert, then they soften up to fill every nook and cranny of the ear for a perfect fit every time. I have a real hard time inserting those tapered ultra soft plugs and they don't seal completely .....at least for me. Others may find them perfect.
All ears are different.

The main thing is, wear them. ThumbUp

 

[Bill G]

Bill G, You are one of the young folks riding around on a Tri Glide. I know that hearing the exhaust note and the radio at the same time with our M8-engined trikes with lowered engine mechanical noise is a treat but unfortunately, the wind whistling past your delicate ears combined with the exhaust/radio noise can and likely will cause potentially deleterious loss of hearing over time if not mitigated. Mikey reported that he listens to his tunes in his helmet. I suspect that he has to crank up the volume a bit to overcome the ambient noises which his ears might not like over time? Unfortunately, too many of our fellow riders experience this hearing loss due to wind/mechanical noise and also report significant amounts of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) which is reportedly very unpleasant and can last a lifetime. I almost never ride without foam ear plugs that have noise reduction capability in the 29 dBA range. Sadly, the foam plugs reduce all of the pleasant ambient sounds but I am still able to hear my wife's whispers and other high-frequency sounds at almost age 68. Just sayin'... Bob

Bob,

I hear what your saying. This is the reason why we have always wore a nice 3/4 or full face helmet to minimize noise. Also the speakers are mounted in the helmet. Wind noise dose not seem to be a big issue this way and I don't crank up my music to big or sonic levels. One of the biggest reasons I have never wore a shorty or half helmet to much wind noise. Also long term hearing is one of the reasons I have gotten away from loud exhaust for the very reasons you listed.

Ride Safe,
Bill G

 

[Capt.Bob]

Bob,

I hear what your saying. This is the reason why we have always wore a nice 3/4 or full face helmet to minimize noise. Also the speakers are mounted in the helmet. Wind noise dose not seem to be a big issue this way and I don't crank up my music to big or sonic levels. One of the biggest reasons I have never wore a shorty or half helmet to much wind noise. Also long term hearing is one of the reasons I have gotten away from loud exhaust for the very reasons you listed.

Ride Safe,
Bill G

Bill, Our Harleys with big fairings/windshields are a far cry from my sport bike days but back in the day, even with very expensive Arai/Shoei helmets, the wind noise was fairly loud because we only had windscreens that would direct the air to about chest level to help keep wrist weight off of the handlebars that were well below the triple trees at high speeds. I am glad that you are paying attention to the noise factors as hearing loss is basically cumulative and reportedly is pretty irreversible.

As I am aging out, I am also becoming more keenly aware of the need for enhanced eye protection to prevent dry-eye scenarios. I like to go on long rides and am finding that tear production has decreased and dry eye problems are on the rise. I just love riding too much to sacrifice not riding but can't be on the trike our in my sports car all of the time so have to become more sensible in my old age

 

[GARYD]

Bill, Our Harleys with big fairings/windshields are a far cry from my sport bike days but back in the day, even with very expensive Arai/Shoei helmets, the wind noise was fairly loud because we only had windscreens that would direct the air to about chest level to help keep wrist weight off of the handlebars that were well below the triple trees at high speeds. I am glad that you are paying attention to the noise factors as hearing loss is basically cumulative and reportedly is pretty irreversible.

As I am aging out, I am also becoming more keenly aware of the need for enhanced eye protection to prevent dry-eye scenarios. I like to go on long rides and am finding that tear production has decreased and dry eye problems are on the rise. I just love riding too much to sacrifice not riding but can't be on the trike our in my sports car all of the time so have to become more sensible in my old age

I too have found my full face helmets louder then my half helmet. I even bought a helmet "skirt" that attached to the bottom of the helmet to try and block some noise. No help. As long as I wear my ear plugs, I'm OK. They make a big difference after a 500 or 600 mile ride.

I like WileyX wrap around glasses with the foam seal. Almost like wearing goggles.

Another big help on loooong distance rides = back brace (AKA back in the day - kidney belt). After 500 miles I feel like I can do another 500.

 

[old soul]

+2 :Agree:

+4 Here! We have the V&H on our 14' TriGlide. The fit is excellent along with the Stage I. Makes for a great ride.

 

[Trampas]

I have the stock mufflers on mine right now, was looking at the vance and hines oval ones for the triglide, I heard 3 sound bites and like the sound, figured the sound bites were without the cat, did some reviews and found one person bought them and they sound just like the stock ones and he still has the cat in his, he was mad and for the price of them don't blame him, they aren't cheap, so I guess I will keep what I have for now.



All for now Trampas

 

[MikeyTX]

I agree Mikey.... I like the sound of the stock 2017 stock Tri Glide mufflers, Harley has improved there stock muffler tone big time compared to years back . Nice mellow tone, legal and no ear plugs needed just the sound of the radio in the helmet speakers.

Ride Safe All,
Bill G

Exactly !

 

[Snickers1948]

Adjusting the sound

I have a 2016 TriGlide and didnt like the heat so I replaced my headpipe with a decatted one I had in the parts. Sound was deeper and cooler on my legs. But as an experiment, I bought an extra set of stock mufflers and opened the baffles. The stock baffles are welded in place, so removal was out! I took a long tapered punch (18") and opened the crimped end of baffle about half way. This increased the exit area of the baffle and served to deepen the tone even more. I didnt open them all the way, which would give a straight pipe, only about 30% to 40% !
And if I decide to close them back, I can use a piece of pipe from engine side and bend the tabs back closed.
Since your baffles are removable, it should even be easier.

 

[Firewrench22]

Mellow Crusher- they sound good but not loud. Just like the name...

 

[rhino 2]

Rush true dual's, and 175 Rush slip-ons with DK's Thunder Toques..ThumbUp

 

[greyfang]

Mufflers

Vance and Hines Delux slipons.

 

[hddocfl]

Had a set of Pythons on my 16 before the stage one, then went with monster rounds...

the Pythons sound good, not loud, now just sitting in the garage, won't fit my 17

I would like to know why the Pythons you have sitting will not fit your 2017 Tri All the years seen to look alike to me even the Evo pipes. ? Thanks Doc

 

[hddocfl]

I would like to know why the Pythons you have sitting will not fit your 2017 Tri All the years seen to look alike to me even the Evo pipes. ? Thanks Doc

Forget this Question above I typed to soon I see were they do fit. Doc

 

[RcSuD]

This is my trike with V&H's. I really like the look and sound but they are a bit too loud for me. Will probably replace them sometime.

 

[Texan]

Vance and Hines makes mufflers especially for the Triglide. No matter what year. I have them on mine and they sound great and you can still hear your radio when cruising.:Coffee:

I also ran the V&H Deluxe made for the TriGlide w/their Power Duals. While at Sturgis this past hear I visited with a couple V&H techs and Chris Neeley and liking the sound of the Twin Slash over the Deluxe, so went that direction. I have lifts on my bike so never have to worry about dragging 'em.

Love the sound especially under power. But like somebody said not enough to over power the radio.

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