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
2 reviews $199.00

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 2-into-1 1970-84 Harley Cone Shovelhead - Bare Steel OEM # 65435-70
23 reviews $214.99

Lowbrow Customs Finned Heat Shield, 12 inch
23 reviews $76.99

Cycle Standard Chrome Flexible Exhaust Cover for vintage Harley & Universal
17 reviews $46.57

EMGO Triumph 650cc Stock Style Header Exhaust Pipes 1963-1970 OEM # 70-5957 70-5958
12 reviews $186.92

Lowbrow Customs Finned Heat Shield - 6 inch
19 reviews $54.99

James Gaskets Fire Ring Exhaust Port Gaskets - 1966-84 Harley-Davidson FX FL
2 reviews $15.95

British Standard Stainless Steel Finned Exhaust Pipe Clamp 1950-1971 Triumph Unit & Pre-Unit OEM # 70-4501
3 reviews $109.99

Colony #3254-6 Exhaust Pipe Locking Bolt Mounting Kit 1966-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelheads - Zinc Plated
12 reviews $22.00

James Gaskets Exhaust Port Gasket 1982-Up Harley-Davidson
7 reviews $16.95

Gasbox XLR Drag Pipe Set fits 1957 - 1980 (except 1979) Harley-Davidson Sportster XL XLH XLCH XLR Models - Bare Steel OEM # 65487-59
9 reviews $199.99

Lowbrow Customs Brass Exhaust Tips for 1.75 inch OD pipes
40 reviews $48.39

Cycle Standard Black Exhaust Wrap Header Tape - 2 inch x 50 foot - with 10 Stainless Zip Ties
21 reviews $29.99

V-Factor Motorcycle Parts DIY 1-3/4 inch Builder Exhaust Kit - for your Chopper Bobber or Cafe Build
13 reviews $129.99

James Gaskets Graphite Exhaust Port Gasket 1982-Up Harley-Davidson
$34.50 $39.75

Colony #3308-6 Locking Exhaust Bolt Kit 1966-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
10 reviews $22.00

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

Colony #2188-4 Exhaust Port Studs Kit 1986-Up Harley-Davidson XL 1999-Up Twin Cam
3 reviews $15.13

Gasbox Front Pipe Exhaust Clamp 2 Piece Set 1937-1969 Harley-Davidson EL FL - Parkerized OEM # 65512-37
3 reviews $20.00

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

Gasbox Y-Pipe Exhaust Pipe 1941-1957 Factory Rigid Harley-Davidson Models - Bare Steel OEM # 65505-41
2 reviews $59.95

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

Colony #3252-6 Locking Exhaust Pipe Bolt Kit 1966-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead - Chrome Plated
6 reviews $27.50

Cycle Standard Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps 1-3/4 inch - Made in the USA
21 reviews $26.61

Gasbox Drag Pipe Exhaust Clamp for 1952 - 1985 Harley-Davidson XLR Models - Stainless Steel - OEM # 65513-53
1 review $15.00

Gasbox Front Exhaust Pipe 1966-1969 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead - Bare Steel - OEM# 65443-66
1 review $65.00

Cycle Standard White Exhaust Wrap Header Tape - 2 inch x 50 foot - with 10 Stainless Zip Ties
9 reviews $29.99

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

James Gaskets Exhaust Gasket/Mounting Kit for H-D 1984-13 Big Twins and 1986-13 XL
15 reviews $22.80

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

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

Lowbrow Customs Exhaust Spigot Adapters for 1972-up OIF Triumph Motorcycles
11 reviews $39.92

12 inch Stainless Steel Exhaust Zip Ties - 10 Pack - For Exhaust Header Wrap — Cycle Standard 14 inch Stainless Steel Exhaust Zip Ties - 10 Pack - For Exhaust Header Wrap
11 reviews $4.83

British Standard Exhaust Spigot 1963-1971 Triumph 650 Bonneville Tiger
$35.93

Colony #3283-6 Muffler Stud Mounting Kit 1959-1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH - Raw
1 review $17.60

Gasbox Exhaust Port Clamp Set for 1952 - 1976 Harley-Davidson K and XL Models - Stainless Steel - OEM # 65519-52 HDW
1 review $28.50

Lowbrow Customs Fish Scale Heat Shield - 6 inch
20 reviews $54.99

Colony #3366-4 Brass Exhaust Port Nuts Harley-Davidson 1986-Up XL 1984-1999 Big Twins 1999-Up Twin Cam
6 reviews $12.10

Cycle Standard Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps 1-1/2 inch - Made in the USA
10 reviews $26.61

British Standard Exhaust Spigot 1963-1971 Triumph 650 Bonneville Tiger - Oversize
2 reviews $47.91

Gasbox Front Pipe to Frame Clamp Set for 1958 - 1969 Harley-Davidson FL Models - Parkerized - OEM # 65513-58, 65512-37A
3 reviews $22.50

Gasbox Shovelhead Exhaust Flanges - Mild Steel
10 reviews $21.95

Bassani Xhaust 18mm x 1.5 O2 Sensor Port Plugs
7 reviews $11.95

Colony #2973-4 Spacers Harley-Davidson OEM# 58102-49 - 4 Pack - CAD Plated
3 reviews $10.89

Colony #3279-22 Exhaust System Mounting Kit 1941-1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Panhead - Parkerized
$25.08

Colony #2772-22 Exhaust System Mounting Bolt Kit 1941-1957 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead/Panhead - Parkerized
1 review $25.08

Gasbox Exhaust Port Clamps 1952-1971 Harley-Davidson K and Sportster XL Models - Stainless Steel OEM # 65519-52
1 review $20.00

V-Twin Manufacturing Muffler T-Bolt Set
$12.99 $17.80

Colony #3328-4 Exhaust Port Nuts Harley-Davidson 1986-Up XL 1984-1999 Big Twins 1999-Up Twin Cam - Zinc Plated
14 reviews $4.84

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

Colony #3165-4 Muffler Mount Spacers 1979 - 1984 Harley-Davidson FL FLH OEM 57089-71 — Colony #3165-4 Muffler Mount Spacers 1979-1984 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH - Zinc Plated
1 review $10.89

Cycle Standard Muffler Reducer Set - 3 Piece Kit
7 reviews $9.99

Colony #3697-4 Exhaust Port Nuts - Zinc Plated - 1984-99 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1986-Up XL 1999-Up Twin Cam
1 review $4.40

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

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 24 inch Cigar Muffler 1958-1972 Harley-Davidson - Raw - OEM # 65235-58
$125.00

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

Gasbox 26 inch Cigar Muffler 1950-1957 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Raw - OEM # 65235-50
$125.00

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

Gasbox Drag Pipe Mounting Kit - 1952-81 Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster
1 review $104.95

Gasbox Front Exhaust Pipe 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Bare Steel - OEM# 65440-48
$60.00

Colony #3467-3 Front Exhaust Pipe Port Clamp Bolt and Nut Kit 1965 Harley-Davidson FL FLH
$22.00

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

Colony #3430-4 Front Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt & Spacer 1932-1936 Harley-Davidson VL - Parkerized
$10.59

Colony #3408-3 Muffler Center Clamp Bolt Kit 1932-1936 Harley-Davidson VL - Parkerized
$11.80

Gasbox Exhaust Clamp 4 Piece Set 1947 - 1957 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Parkerized OEM # 47-57 CL HDW
$49.95

Gasbox Exhaust Port Clamps 1950 - 1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead - Stainless Steel OEM # 65519-48 HDW
5 reviews $28.50

Gasbox Exhaust Port Clamps 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Models - Stainless Steel OEM # 65519-48
$20.00

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