Tips on Buying Harley Davidson Exhaust Pipes

By Jack Hammer

One of the first things any new Harley Davidson owner typically does is replace the stock harley exhaust pipes with an aftermarket Harley exhaust along the lines of Samson Harley pipes or Bub Harley Pipes or something similar. It is strongly recommended that you install an aftermarket Air Cleaner at the same time.

This modification accomplishes a couple of things including improving the power and performance and definitely gives that delicious Harley rumble. A stock Harley Davidson motorcycle is not exactly a powerhouse and nor will it be with a stage 1 upgrade, but it will ride much better. You won't have to downshift as much and riding two up will be much more enjoyable.

If you are thinking about this modification then you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices out there in the harley exhaust system world. It seems that every company markets their pipe as the end all be all of Harley exhaust pipes. It can be quite confusing when searching for the right exhaust. Below are a few of our own favorites.

Vance and Hines Harley Pipes - V&H cut their teeth in the superbike world but they are easily one of the most dominant suppliers in the aftermarket Harley exhaust world too. Show quality chrome, perfect fit and finish and an unmatched exhaust note make these pipes a great choice for most Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Bub Harley Pipes - Bub Harley pipes have been around for many years and they are known for making a superb quality Harley Davidson exhaust system. Many owners would never own anything else after they install their first Bub Harley exhaust system and their must be a reason. A great choice in Harley exhaust.

Samson Harley Exhaust - Samson harley pipes are a take no prisoner kind of pipe. They aren't meant for the faint of heart and are built for one thing, to make power. They tend to be on the loud side for my taste but many owners WANT a loud pipe, making these a perfect choice.

Rinehart Harley Pipes - Rinehart pipes are the only Harley exhaust that can say they are built using technology derived from Nascar, so you know they can make power. A unique exhaust note, superb power output, deep and lustrous chrome combined with perfect fit make Rinehart pipes one of the most beloved exhaust systems available anywhere.

Bear in mind that these choices above are certainly not the only exhaust systems available for your Harley but they are some of the best companies in the business. I listed them only to give you a starting point on where to start looking next. Your next step would be to check out specific models of each and check out user reviews of each to see what owners have to say.

Some of the things you want to find out are do the pipes turn blue from the heat? What do they sound like? Is the power output good? What about cost? Fit and finish good? If you shop wisely then you will get it right the first time, which is always good. - 30329

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