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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Lowbrow Customs Shotgun Exhaust Pipes 1990-03 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Chrome
45 reviews $279.99

Lowbrow Customs 2 into 1 SuperMeg Exhaust System by Kerker 1984 - 1994 Harley-Davidson FXR
7 reviews $549.99

Lowbrow Customs BLEMISHED Shotgun Exhaust Pipes 2004-21 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Black
66 reviews $219.99 $249.99

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 2-into-1 1970-84 Harley Cone Shovelhead - Bare Steel OEM # 65435-70
17 reviews $149.95

Lowbrow Customs 2 into 1 SuperMeg Exhaust System by Kerker 1991 - 2005 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Glide
15 reviews $549.99

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage Short 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Chrome - 1984-2000 Harley-Davidson FXR
$791.96 $879.95

Lowbrow Customs 2 into 1 Hooligan Exhaust System by Kerker 1986 - 2003 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster
12 reviews $549.99

Thunderheader 2 into 1 Exhaust System 1987-1994 H-D FXR - Mid-Controls - Black
1 review $1,034.00

Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered Exhaust System - Black - 1999-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$581.99 $599.99

Gasbox Upswept Shotgun Exhaust Pipe Set 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$275.00

Gasbox Hi Lo Shotgun Exhaust Pipe Set 1970-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
1 review $225.00

Gasbox Upswept Exhaust Pipe Set 1948-1957 Harley-Davidson Rigid Panhead - Chrome
1 review $174.95

V-Factor Motorcycle Parts DIY 1-3/4 inch Builder Exhaust Kit - for your Chopper Bobber or Cafe Build
3 reviews $119.95 $129.95

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage 3 High Output 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Stainless - 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$1,125.25 $1,209.95

Lowbrow Customs 2 into 1 SuperMeg Exhaust System by Kerker 2014 - 2020 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster
8 reviews $549.99

Lowbrow Customs 2 into 1 SuperMeg Exhaust System by Kerker 2004 - 2013 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster
21 reviews $549.99

Thunderheader 2 into 1 Exhaust System 2014-2020 H-D Sportster - Forward or Mid-Controls - Chrome
$1,074.00

Thunderheader 2 into 1 Exhaust System 1993-1998 H-D Dyna - Forward or Mid-Controls - Black
$1,074.00

Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered Exhaust System - Chrome - 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
1 review $533.49 $549.99

Vance & Hines Straighshots Exhaust System - Chrome - 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$533.49 $549.99

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage Short 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Stainless - 1984-2000 Harley-Davidson FXR
2 reviews $989.96 $1,099.95

Gasbox Hi Lo Shotgun Exhaust Pipe Set 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $225.00

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage Short 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Chrome - 1991-2005 Harley-Davidson Dynas
$841.46 $934.95

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 1948-1957 Harley-Davidson Rigid Panhead EL FL FLH 61 and 74 ci - Chrome
$279.95

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage Short 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Chrome - 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$791.96 $879.95

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Chrome - 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$791.96 $879.95

Vance & Hines Bigshots Staggered Exhaust System - Chrome - 2006-2017 Harley-Davidson Dynas
$775.99 $799.99

Bassani Xhaust Road Rage Short 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Chrome - 2006-2017 Harley-Davidson Dynas
$742.46 $824.95

British Standard Triumph TT Style Exhaust Pipes
9 reviews $241.43

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

Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered Exhaust System - Black - 2014-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
1 review $581.99 $599.99

Paughco 1-3/4 inch Shotgun Drag Pipe Set for Rigid Frame 1986 - 2003 Evo Sportsters
2 reviews $580.95

British Standard Triumph Upswept Drag Exhaust Pipes - Bare Steel
6 reviews $272.92

Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered Exhaust System - Chrome - 1999-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
1 review $533.49 $549.99

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 $220.00

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 1936-1947 Harley-Davidson Rigid Knucklehead EL FL 61 and 74 ci - Bare Steel
1 review $162.50

British Standard Triumph Upswept Drag Exhaust Pipes
10 reviews $281.67

Gasbox Exhaust Pipe Set 1958-1964 Harley-Davidson Swingarm Panhead FL FLH 74 ci - Bare Steel
1 review $224.95

EMGO Triumph 650cc Stock Style Header Exhaust Pipes 1963-1970 OEM # 70-5957 70-5958
12 reviews $154.48

Gasbox XLR Drag Pipe Set fits 1957 - 1980 (except 1979) Harley-Davidson Sportster XL XLH XLCH XLR Models - Bare Steel OEM # 65487-59
6 reviews $149.99

Yamaha XS 650 Builder Exhaust Kit - for your Chopper Bobber or Cafe Build — Cycle Standard Yamaha XS650 Builder Exhaust Kit - for your Chopper Bobber or Cafe Build
7 reviews $139.99

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

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

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

Two Brothers Racing Exhausts Comp-S 2 into 1 Exhaust System - Black - 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster
$854.98 $899.98

Bassani Xhaust Heat Shields for Road Rage III 2 into 1 Exhaust System - 1991 - 2017 Harley-Davidson Dynas
$178.16 $197.95

Paughco 1-3/4 inch Drag Pipe Exhaust System - Chrome - 2004-2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$431.95

Bassani Xhaust 2-1/4 inch Fishtail True Dual Exhaust - Black - 33 inch - With Baffles - 2018-21 Harley-Davidson FLHC/FLDE
$1,432.15

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