Got my slip ons last night. Finished the install this morning, and holy cow does this bike sound good.

I live at 8,000' elevation and was running a little rich stock. The muffler change improved performance at all rpms. :D

I'll get the hurricane flow on soon and then deal with the carb.

:D :clap I put mine on a few weeks ago and had the same reaction! Aint it great! Guy

I have CS exhaust too, but the full set. If the slip-ons sound the same, it is a sweet, sweet lullabye ;) :D

LOVE the CS, too... I still get a grin every time I roll on the throttle!

[QUOTE=Savage]

I live at 8,000' elevation and was running a little rich stock. TQUOTE]

Holy smokes dude that's up there,you must be in Colorado 'eh :D
Better not lean 'er out too much if you ride anywhere but near home :p
Y2K :smoke

I'v had mine since april , best change on the bike by far

I just got mine on last night. And I can totally agree. They are a wonderful addition.

I just got a set to, they do sound good.

where in the world are you guy's finding them? i've looked everwhere and can't find a resonable priced vendor...thanks,

rande

[QUOTE=Savage]

I live at 8,000' elevation and was running a little rich stock. TQUOTE]

Holy smokes dude that's up there,you must be in Colorado 'eh :D
Better not lean 'er out too much if you ride anywhere but near home :p
Y2K :smoke

I think he said he lives in mammoth lakes. Bitchin' summer riding area!

Hey Savage! go right now and fill out your profile so we don't have to rely on memory! ;)

I got mine on ebay from Canada, but they are going quick though.

where in the world are you guy's finding them? i've looked everwhere and can't find a resonable priced vendor...thanks,

rande
Got mine here www.cycle-parts.com good luck, Guy

Got mine from www.harleypartscanada.com . Shipping only took 1 week to get to my house.

Anyone heard the CS side by side with the SE IIs? I put the SE IIs on mine and man they are swwweeet. Just curious how they compare.

The CS are supposed to be a little louder with a little deeper tone from what I hear.

Anyone heard the CS side by side with the SE IIs? I put the SE IIs on mine and man they are swwweeet. Just curious how they compare.

chuckp has SEIIs and I have the CS exhaust. We did some riding a short while back and I have to say that mine is louder and (in my opinon) has a better sound, more base than the SEIIs.

Which CS's exactly are you using Preacher? Do you know the part #?

Clanure

From reading the thread, sounds like I'm going to be investing in the CS slip-ons, with price being the determining factor. Thanks for the opinions and info.

thank you all for the replys on where to buy. cheapest i found was at jirehcycles.com
they are out of stock at the moment but they sent me a huge catalog for free. i will be buying from them. thanks again,

rande

sorry, they sell for 119.95

rande

thank you all for the replys on where to buy. cheapest i found was at jirehcycles.com
they are out of stock at the moment but they sent me a huge catalog for free. i will be buying from them. thanks again,

randeGood luck! i hope you don't wait as long as i did, over 3 months. Finally bought somewhere else. i'm sure you will enjoy them. Guy

Still waiting on Jireh :frownthre I went another route after a couple of months. Cheap yes, but no stock.

I put Cycle Shack on by recomendation of an old timer I know...It made the bike purrrrrrr so nice...I love those pipes...Mine are Flat black to match the paint on my bike...Gotta say CS are great on my ol sporty

Jim's Cycleshop quoted me $144.95 + $7.00 S&H for CS slash cut slip-on. In stock, ready to ship.
http://www.jimscycleshop.com/layout/index.html

i too just orderd mine at sorgy"s and from what i hear about them i cant wait!!!!
MXL-130 TO
:smoke

I've got a set of brand new tapers for sale. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.

John

i too just orderd mine at sorgy"s and from what i hear about them i cant wait!!!!
MXL-130 TO
:smoke

Iordered mine from Sorgys too, a couple of weeks ago, price is good and shipping couldnt have been any faster!!! Cycle Shacks sound excellent in my opinion, I highly recomend them!!!! :banana

Ditto that.

I got the CS slash cuts from Sorgys on ebay and they arrived in just a few days (all the way across the atlantic).

Couldn't be happier. Proper Harley sound and they've cleared up the stumbling and carb farts I was having on my 06 sporty.

Recommended.

I also got my CS slash cuts from Sorgys on ebay along with his rejet kit and K&N air cleaner. My bike sounds great and runs better than ever. BTW, his rejet instructions w/pics were simple and easy to follow.

Keep a eye on the K&N fiber backing plate mine got all warped and started leaking around the gasket area in no time at all. I ended up getting the S&S and threw the K&N in the trash can, This was after they first came out so I would imagine they have the problem fixed by now, just keep a occasional eye on it.

Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely keep an eye on it.

CYCLE SHACKS
SLIP ONS
SLASH DOWN
SORGY'S
eBAY
FAST SHIP
IN STOCK
GREAT PRICE
GREAT SOUND

i have the CS tapered, could not be happyer no matter what the cost. changing my pipes are off my radar

Finally ordered my CS Slashdowns and K&N from Sorgy's. In stock and shipped the same day. Really looking forward to the changes everyone has described.

I was looking at V&H or Rinehart, but boy,the price!!!

Finally ordered my CS Slashdowns and K&N from Sorgy's. In stock and shipped the same day. Really looking forward to the changes everyone has described.


You wont be sorry. When you first fire it up..You WILL get a grin an your face

You were spot on! Got the CS's on and had a run up and down the block, grinnin' from ear to ear!

If anyone is interested in a used set of slash cuts in real nice condition I'll have mine for sale in a few days. I've got a set of BUB Jug Huggers coming. I love the Cycle Shacks but just wanted a different look. Probably be looking for $100 shipped for them. I'll list them in the classifieds when my others come.

If anyone is interested in a used set of slash cuts in real nice condition I'll have mine for sale in a few days. I've got a set of BUB Jug Huggers coming. I love the Cycle Shacks but just wanted a different look. Probably be looking for $100 shipped for them. I'll list them in the classifieds when my others come.
I did the same I took off my cycle shacks and put a set of V&H straitshots on because I wanted a different look but I was so unhappy with the sound and low end performance I put my shacks back on and now I am happy again.

I did the same I took off my cycle shacks and put a set of V&H straitshots on because I wanted a different look but I was so unhappy with the sound and low end performance I put my shacks back on and now I am happy again.
Thats why I'm going to wait until the BUB's are on to sell them. I may change my mind! :smoke

i too put on a set a couple of weeks ago and what a differance.:smoke
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/smoking_man44/mufflers.jpg

CYCLE SHACKS
SLIP ONS
SLASH DOWN
SORGY'S
eBAY
FAST SHIP
IN STOCK
GREAT PRICE
GREAT SOUND

sorgys ROCKS

I have the Cycle Shack Slash cuts, performance and look are great, but I'm a little disappointed with the sound.
For me, the sound of the slash cuts are too raspy, sound like an old ford from the '30. It's like a guitar amplifier with too much treble and gain and no bass at all.

I was looking a very deep sound, with lots of bass... Slash cuts don't do that.

Anyone heard the CS side by side with the SE IIs? I put the SE IIs on mine and man they are swwweeet. Just curious how they compare.


I have this 2 mufflers
Cycle Shack slash cuts V/S SEII Slash down

CS slash cuts are way more louder but too raspy and poor deep sound.
SEII are more quiet but the tone is deeper, more bass.

Would someone mind providing a link to Sorgys on ebay. I'm not an ebayer and cant seem to be succesful in searching on there. Thanks in advance.
Dave

I Do Not Know Why The CS Tapered Are Not More Popular? The Sound Is So Deep , It Sounds Like A Much Bigger And More Powerful Enging To Me. I Guess Most Folks Want The Bling Of The Slash Cut. Not Me. Different Strokes For Different Folks. The Minute I Fired Up My Bike After The CS Tappered Install I New It Was A Keeper. I Once Was Asked Why I Still Had The Stock Exhaust On The Bike .funny Look After I Fired It Up.

I Do Not Know Why The CS Tapered Are Not More Popular? The Sound Is So Deep , It Sounds Like A Much Bigger And More Powerful Enging To Me. I Guess Most Folks Want The Bling Of The Slash Cut. Not Me. Different Strokes For Different Folks. The Minute I Fired Up My Bike After The CS Tappered Install I New It Was A Keeper. I Once Was Asked Why I Still Had The Stock Exhaust On The Bike .funny Look After I Fired It Up.


The tapered sound better and deeper than the slash cuts...

In the photos/video forum, there is a video with the sound of the
CS tapered. That's the sound I was looking for, very deep sound.

Would someone mind providing a link to Sorgys on ebay. I'm not an ebayer and cant seem to be succesful in searching on there. Thanks in advance.
Dave
here ya go if ya don't see what you want in there just give them a call

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZs0rgys

[QUOTE=icebob]here ya go if ya don't see what you want in there just give them a call

Thanks IceBob...I appreciate it.

[QUOTE=icebob]here ya go if ya don't see what you want in there just give them a call

Thanks IceBob...I appreciate it.
I just ordered some parts from them, very professionnal, really smooth transaction and shipping was fast (5 days)

after having mine on for a while it is like the other day the pipes really opened up (louder and deeper) not that i am complaining but was wondering if anyone else experienced this.

Mine sounded deeper, but not louder. After a few thousand miles the carbon builds up inside and gets rid of that tinny sound and they get that nice deep sound

[QUOTE=icebob]here ya go if ya don't see what you want in there just give them a call

Thanks IceBob...I appreciate it.

Sorgy also will talk bikes with you and not give you that 'Just buy parts from me you A**hole' attitude. My local HD shop must take pride in being insulting and arrogant. I wont put up with that itshay when guys like sorgy cut you a deal and spend the time to follow thru with the sale.

I also have the CS tapereds and can definately say I never heard anything even remotely "raspy" about their sound. I wonder why the slash cuts would sound so different?

All I know is I love my tapereds. EXACTLY the sound and volume(not too loud) I was looking for. On decel, they have a great "burbling" sound to them. I have also noticed after a few thousand miles thay have deepened and mellowed somewhat.

For $150.00, you can't go wrong unless you are looking for more of a bling factor visually like V&H or Samson.

Rande/Melissa:

There is an ebay store selling them and are reasonable priced:

Click this link: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZs0rgys

I was not happy with mine. I put 4k on them and they began to turn yellow. They also didn't sound as well to me. My advice is to hold off and save your money for a system like V&H or Rineharts. You will be better off.

I was actually looking at the Slash Cuts, but I might change my mind to the tapered's now. I want the nice deep sound is what I am after.

So:
1. Tapereds
2. Slash Cuts
3. Slah Down

Thats about the order I guess. Need to think some more now..hmm

I've got Sorgy's slash cuts and yes they are damn loud, especially in train stations or under bridges but they're not at all raspy. Hell, even my wife likes the sound. ;)

I was not happy with mine. I put 4k on them and they began to turn yellow. They also didn't sound as well to me. My advice is to hold off and save your money for a system like V&H or Rineharts. You will be better off.


No offense, but if they turned yellow its likely the symptom of a poorly tuned engine (too lean). A full length heat shield exhaust system will only hide the symptom. My advice would be to cure the problem. Cycle Shacks have an excellent reputation among the many riders who have bought them on this forum. Nothing wrong with V&H or rinehart, but if CS had a yellowing issue it would be a very hot topic here...like that POS SE air cleaner unit.:D

Was thinking of taking off my stock mufflers and installing my CS tapers. How much of the exhaust do I have to take apart to do this? It is suppose to be nice out today and don"t want to spend all day in the garage. Never had a Harley before and am looking in the manual and it looks like i must loosen the exhaust enough to seperate the muffler from the interconnect. Any easy tips would be great.:whisper

I was actually looking at the Slash Cuts, but I might change my mind to the tapered's now. I want the nice deep sound is what I am after.

So:
1. Tapereds
2. Slash Cuts
3. Slah Down

That's about the order I guess. Need to think some more now..hmm
Tapered have a stock look, and the slash downs or slash cuts is more of a preference of looks than anything. They all have the same baffle .I would buy the ones you think look the best I did.

Hey All:

I recently put a set of CS drag pipes on my 2002 883r and was really happy with the sound. I had also purchased 12" silencers (baffles) when I purchased the pipes from J & P Cycles (www*jpcycles.com) (replace the asterisk with a period – the forum would not let me post links because I am too new ). These are the pipes in question (Item 441-014, www*jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=08f8c7c5-597f-4bed-a431-21743a3b7500) and these are the baffles in question (www*jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=4410017). After having the pipes on with no baffles for a few days I decided I wanted to see what the baffles would sound like - if it would fatten up the sound any.

WELL...the baffles sound like crap!!!!!! It was at this point my current hell began! I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the baffles out. They were a bit stubborn going in and are now wedged in I guess - no screws or fasteners of any type. Does anyone out there have a trick for removing baffles from drag pipes? I have tried using a toggle bolt on a threaded rod to grip the inside of the baffles - no luck. I have tried jamming random objects in the back of the baffle (at this point the baffles well being is the least of my concern) - also no luck. The closest I got was with piece of copper tubing I smashed down and hammered to a hook type of shape, I thought I had it - then I managed to tare the copper pipe right in half. Also, I did spray WD40 in the pipes/baffles before each attempt to try to give it some lube. I also tried a bent coat hanger to try to catch one of the baffle thingies that sticks into the baffle, again no luck. All that happened with the coat hanger was I bent the baffle thingy. SO...if anyone has any great ideas, I am all ears!!!!

Thanks all,
Nicholas

Oh, also, I have considered just taking the pipes off and pounding the baffles out from that side, BUT I would like to avoid this if at all possible as I had issue with the studs when installing the pipes. Thanks again for any help you all can provide!

Hey All:

I recently put a set of CS drag pipes on my 2002 883r and was really happy with the sound. I had also purchased 12" silencers (baffles) when I purchased the pipes from J & P Cycles (www*jpcycles.com) (replace the asterisk with a period – the forum would not let me post links because I am too new ). These are the pipes in question (Item 441-014, www*jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=08f8c7c5-597f-4bed-a431-21743a3b7500) and these are the baffles in question (www*jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=4410017). After having the pipes on with no baffles for a few days I decided I wanted to see what the baffles would sound like - if it would fatten up the sound any.

WELL...the baffles sound like crap!!!!!! It was at this point my current hell began! I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the baffles out. They were a bit stubborn going in and are now wedged in I guess - no screws or fasteners of any type. Does anyone out there have a trick for removing baffles from drag pipes? I have tried using a toggle bolt on a threaded rod to grip the inside of the baffles - no luck. I have tried jamming random objects in the back of the baffle (at this point the baffles well being is the least of my concern) - also no luck. The closest I got was with piece of copper tubing I smashed down and hammered to a hook type of shape, I thought I had it - then I managed to tare the copper pipe right in half. Also, I did spray WD40 in the pipes/baffles before each attempt to try to give it some lube. I also tried a bent coat hanger to try to catch one of the baffle thingies that sticks into the baffle, again no luck. All that happened with the coat hanger was I bent the baffle thingy. SO...if anyone has any great ideas, I am all ears!!!!

Thanks all,
Nicholas

Oh, also, I have considered just taking the pipes off and pounding the baffles out from that side, BUT I would like to avoid this if at all possible as I had issue with the studs when installing the pipes. Thanks again for any help you all can provide!

Try one of those dent pullers with the slide hammer on it. You can get a
cheap one at a tool store for about $15.

hey Nick
here is a thought.. Get one of those wall screws that have a butterfly nut on the end. They fold and fit thru a hole. When on the opposite side it will spring open in back of the baffle. now you should be able to grap the screw head with something and rip it out. Maybe hook up that slide hammer that maddog mentioned-then pound it out from the rear with the puling hammer.

when you had the rod in there did you try clamping a pair of visegrips on it
an then whack it with a mallet?

Take the pipes off, and stick a slightly smaller pipe in the inlet. Then smack it down on the small pipe like a post driver. Unless they are full drag pipes that is.

Hey All:

Thanks for all the replies! Lots of great ideas! I think it looks like I will be living in this forum for many years to come!

MadDog: Great idea, something similar to a suggestion from my dad, only problem is I have no way to hook the dent puller to the baffle. The only way I could securely attach the dent puller to the baffle would be to weld it to the baffle. I am however not willing to do this, as with the heat from welding I am fairly sure the pipe would be damaged or at the very least discolored. Also, I have a feeling the heat from welding might also warp the baffle to a degree I may never get it out. If I did have a way to hook the dent puller to the baffle without harming the pipe, your idea would be the first thing I would try. Thanks for the thought though.

Merc: I have already tried this idea. You an engineer? My dad is an aeronautical engineer and he was the one who suggested this idea to me first (this is what I meant by toggle bolt). The problem with this idea was that even after grinding the toggle/butterfly bolt part down many times, it still would not go past the can opener shaped triangles pointed into the baffle from all sides. Great idea though, thanks!

A45Junkie: Yep! I done beat it with everything I could find. I am quite lucky actually that I didn't destroy the pipes in the process. Thanks for the idea though.

SportysRock: They are in fact full drag pipes. Thanks though.

Well…thanks to everyone for all the great replies. I think I am just going to give in and take the pipes off today and pound the baffles out from the front side. Thanks again to all who tried to help.

Thanks again all,
Nicholas

NSP. Sorry you are having problems.
However I did manage to put my CS slip-ons on today. Oh what a difference.:clap :clap I think even my GF respects me more:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack . I did video a before and after but don't know how to put it on here. The sound is Simply marvelous.:banagui :banagui :banagui :dancesmil :dancesmil :dancesmil

So, what do you guys pay for a pair of CS slip-ons? Best "bang for the buck" in after market pipes?

Hey!!. What happened to the carb farts. Just thought about it. Didn't have one all day. Don't know if it is because of exhaust or mid grade fuel. Filled with 89 oct. today.

So, what do you guys pay for a pair of CS slip-ons? Best "bang for the buck" in after market pipes?


Cycle Shack slip on's are an absolute best buy. I picked up my CS slash cuts from Sorgy for $150.00...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-UP-SPORTSTER-HI-PERF-MUFFLERS-CYCLE-SHACK-SLASH_W0QQitemZ4637168809QQcategoryZ35557QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem