Is full exhaust better than slip on?

A well-designed and tested full exhaust system can provide increased performance, power and speed. A set of slip-on mufflers is much less expensive than a full exhaust, and offers a change in sound and exhaust flow, as well as appearance, but not necessarily much change in performance. A full exhaust system requires much more skill (or cost if you are paying a shop to do the install) and effort to install, whereas a set of slip on mufflers can be installed easily using common hand tools.

Do I have to tune a motorcycle for an aftermarket exhaust?

Adjusting your tuning when changing out your exhaust system is good practice, as it ensures a fast and responsive motorcycle. With modern, fuel-injected motorcycles, ECU tuners for Harleys make tuning your motorcycle a breeze. They plug in to your stock wiring harness and connect to a smartphone for on-the-go tuning for maximum horsepower and top speed! For carbureted bikes, changing the carburetor jets to add or remove fuel from the throttle range allows precise tuning for optimium performance.

Do I need a muffler / resonator on my exhaust?

Removing your muffler (aka resonator) will change the tuning of your motorcycle, as the back pressure ties into the performance of the engine. Typically, vehicles will run just fine without a muffler, though you may be in violation of local noise ordinances, as it makes your motorcycle MUCH louder. Running straight exhaust pipes (no muffler) on motorcycles is pretty common practice. A universal baffle can be easily installed in a straight pipe to help reduce the sound, though it will not be as quiet as with a muffler.

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Gasbox Hi Lo Shotgun Exhaust Pipe Set 1970-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
7 reviews $279.99

Gasbox Upswept Exhaust Pipe Set 1948-1957 Harley-Davidson Rigid Panhead - Chrome
1 review $199.00

Gasbox Front Exhaust Pipe 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Chrome - OEM# 65440-48
1 review $70.00

EMGO Triumph 650cc Stock Style Header Exhaust Pipes 1963-1970 OEM # 70-5957 70-5958
12 reviews $169.93

Gasbox XLR Drag Pipe Set fits 1957 - 1980 (except 1979) Harley-Davidson Sportster XL XLH XLCH XLR ModelsLR Models - Chrome OEM # 65487-59
5 reviews $249.99

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 2-into-1 1970-84 Harley Cone Shovelhead - Chrome OEM # 65435-70
10 reviews $279.99

Gasbox Front Exhaust Clamp 1958-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Models - Chrome OEM # 65514-58
3 reviews $17.50

V-Twin Manufacturing Universal 1.75" Exhaust Muffler Clamp Set - Chrome
$23.55 $27.71

EMGO Finned Exhaust Pipe Clamps 23 Fins unit pre unit Triumph OEM # 70-4501 1950-1971
12 reviews $57.13

Gasbox Front Exhaust Pipe 1966-1969 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead - Chrome - OEM# 65443-66
1 review $75.00

British Standard Chrome Exhaust Mounting Brackets Triumph Motorcycles OEM # 70-6857
15 reviews $25.77

Colony #3696-4 Exhaust Port Nuts - Chrome - 1984-99 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1986-Up XL 1999-Up Twin Cam
$6.05

British Standard Triumph 1-3/4 inch Upswept Drag Exhaust Pipes - Chrome
$371.99

Colony #3329-4 Exhaust Port Nuts 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1986-Up XL 1999-Up Twin Cam - Chrome Plated
$6.49

Gasbox 22 inch Cigar Muffler 1952-1964 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Models - Chrome - OEM # 65231-52
2 reviews $125.00

Gasbox Slash Cut Muffler 1962-1964 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Models - Chrome - OEM # 65230-62
$99.00

Gasbox 26 inch Cigar Muffler 1950-1957 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Chrome - OEM # 65236-50
$150.00

Gasbox 24 inch Cigar Muffler 1958-1972 Harley-Davidson - Chrome - OEM # 65236-58
$150.00

Gasbox Shorty Exhaust Muffler 1958-1961 Harley-Davidson Sportster Models - Chrome OEM # 65230-58
2 reviews $99.00

British Standard Superior Ram's Horn High Level Exhaust for Triumph Pre-Unit UK Made
7 reviews $338.73

Colony #2577-1 Boot Guard 1936-Up Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Flathead - Chrome Plated
$89.10 $99.00

Colony #2719-22 Exhaust System Mounting Bolt Kit 1941-1957 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Panhead - Chrome Plated
$26.33 $27.72

British Standard T120C Style Exhaust Pipes for Triumph Bonneville 650 Unit or Pre-Unit - Chrome
10 reviews $229.34

British Standard Triumph TT Style Exhaust Pipes
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