2016 FLRT WITH V&H, best way to make louder

[ronkar52]

I just bought a 2016 FLRT that has Vance & Hines mufflers. But it doesn’t have the loud, throaty sound that I like. I know removing the baffles is not good. So I’m asking for some advice. Any idea what would be the best way to go?

Thank you

 

[rhino 2]

Welcome to Trike-Talk.........Ron.......:wave4:...

 

[David357]

Hi Ron,:wave4:

:welcome: to our Trike Talk Family.:wave4::wave4:

Ron, all of my Harley's from past years were set up with Rhinehart's.

They, to me, produced the most pleasant Harley motor note with or without cam upgrades.

However, I ended up wearing ear plugs when traveling consistent highway speeds. I still have my hearing due to wearing the plugs.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Hello!

:wave4:Ron, Welcome aboard from SW Arkansas.

 

[RKplus10]

Welcome from central Texas. Tell us which slip-ons you have. If you're not sure, check V&H web site. Maybe then, someone can help with more info.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Welcome to the Gang from Western Colorado.

You might check the Vance and Hynes web site ... for a lot of their slip ons, they have various baffles to "tune" the sound.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Ron, Welcome to Trike Talk

Check here @ Vance and Hines Support

https://vanceandhines.com/contact/

You may have their newer quiet baffles in your mufflers

Remember also LOUD does not always =power

 

[MDO]

I just bought a 2016 FLRT that has Vance & Hines mufflers. But it doesn’t have the loud, throaty sound that I like. I know removing the baffles is not good. So I’m asking for some advice. Any idea what would be the best way to go?

Thank you

Welcome from Missouri!

Your not giving us much info to work with. Has the air intake been modified? Has it been tuned?

It all works together. I would contact 1 of our sponsors, DK Custom Products, they are great at stage 1 performance upgrades and are good to work with and have excellent customer service.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

It all works together. I would contact 1 of our sponsors, DK Custom Products, they are great at stage 1 performance upgrades and are good to work with and have excellent customer service.

And if I'm not mistaken ... DK Custom Products became a Vance & Hines dealer awhile back.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Have a look here

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/thunder-torque-inserts-258-model-family-dk-tti-258.htm

Check with Kevin @ D K Customs for more info

 

[Saammi]

If you still have stock headers the sound of any slipons will not be as deep as with aftermarket headers.

BTW quiet baffles are not really quiet. Had them on my Low Rider and made the sound less barky/raspy, not more quiet - still set off car alarms

 

[Gorilla]

Ron welcome Aboard

 

[GTK]

Welcome to the Forum.When it comes to getting the right sound you want,it could become a pit where you throw your money in. I would suggest going to bike events like what most HD dealers hold and see if you find the sound your looking for and copy what that owner has done. JMHO

 

[ronkar52]

Muffler help

Thanks for all the replies and welcomes. I’m sorry there wasn’t much info. I just bought this December 8 used from Harley dealer. It’s winter and so haven’t gone ridden much. I bought it and they had V&H mufflers and mustang seat. A tach was added. Everything else as far as I can tell so far is stock. I traded a 2011 Road King with Rineharts. Loved that sound and that bike. But my wife has had 3 hip replacements and to keep her safer went with Freewheeler. Don’t have the money to change to Rineharts so I need to work with what I have. Looking at ways to get that Harley rumble without changing mufflers our. Hope this helps explain a little better.

I saw saw someone had cut their baffles down but don’t know how much they cut.

Just looking for for any advice from guys who’ve had theirs a while. Freewheeler is new to me.

 

[1dn5up]

Might want to give V&H a ring, as they have baffle choices. :Shrug:

 

[2ndheart]

They may have the quiet baffles in them, I thought they came without baffles

 

[Gray Biker]

Have a look here

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/thunder-torque-inserts-258-model-family-dk-tti-258.htm

Check with Kevin @ D K Customs for more info

Thats what I'm running. removed baffles and using these. He says it has more power with baffles removed and these installed. untill it warms up and the snows gone, then the mud dries up. I wont know.... But it does sound good...

 

[rhino 2]

Thats what I'm running. removed baffles and using these. He says it has more power with baffles removed and these installed. untill it warms up and the snows gone, then the mud dries up. I wont know.... But it does sound good...

I used them [Thunder Torque's] in 11 my Tri-Glide....They flat out work....:clapping:....

Back in the last century we would make our own, And they were called Lollipops...

 

[ronkar52]

Thanks

Thanks for the idea. I will get them and try them out when weather gets a little better. Been raining here for days but spring is around the corner.

 

[Free Bird]

Hello From Missouri Ron and Welcome to the forum.

Go to the main page of the Freewheeler Forum and scroll down to

"Thread: What did you do to your Freewheeler Exhaust...."

Post # 7 has a video with 20 different exhaust systems for your listening pleasure...

I went with SVT Boneshakers on mine. But there are many options

Keep at least 2 out of three wheels on the ground at all times.....orag:

Welcome again!