Rush Slip Ons HD Road King - Before and After

Rush Big Louie Slip Ons 2.25 Baffle vs. Stock Exhaust for the 2014 Road King

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Yes, it's louder but not to loud vs. stock, I just needed a bit louder to be heard, I've had some experiences with cagers not seeing and hearing me, I believe to some degree loud pipes saves lives . Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@maikeli7]

Ohhhhh yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about! She sounds amazing!!! And you are riding in the cold, a favorite time of mine to ride!! Awesome!!!

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Maikeli7 --Papa Bear --Motovlogger Since 2007 Thanks, it beats riding now in 100 degree heat, only gets gets in the low 40's most of the time in winter, I watch all your vids, sometimes I don't comment though, but I enjoy them. Thanks for commenting.

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi Mike...I'm in Connecticut right now, however, I plan 2 go back to Florida (was there for 16 yrs) at least 4 or 5 months a yr when I retire. Mike, I'm 60 yoa in 2 weeks, actually the 31st of this month. My plan is 2 retire @ 62 so @ that point we would certainly be able 2 meet up 4 riding, seeing how ur in the great state of Louisiana. In the meantime, I'll keep u posted on the progress of the new bike as things unfold. It would b an honor 2 ride with u my friend, keep the videos coming, they are great and ofcourse ride safe.

[@rizkyfauzan7643]

Amazing Motorcycles 😎👍

[@rizkyfauzan2235]

in my dreams MOTORCYCLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Not only a GREAT looking bike, but now the exhaust is proper. It has a deep non offensive tone. Just like the bike it looks classy. Sounds classy. Solid bike man. tcrs

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Richard Enstad ..Richard , thanks for your comments, I love the bike , rides great and the wife is very comfortable on road trips.

[@marshmellowfjr]

Sweet, the after sound awesome. No popping or weird back firing. Perfect. Ride safe.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Marshmellowfjr, any other modification other than what I did would require a tuner and dyno, AFR range would be to high for the stock ecm and the dealer download. Thanks for commenting and Happy New Year !

[@MrPontiacfever]

That's the best sound I've heard especially after the back pressure really a true snot nose.I got to have these...

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Scott, it has the Rush big Louie exhaust, K & N air filter and I had the ECM re- flashed . I hear you on the bells, so far so good, Thanks for commenting

[@ShawnSmoak]

Looks and sounds awesome Mike! Again, congrats on your new Harley.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Ha Shawn, I have been jealous ever since you bought your RK, Gosh..what a awsome riding bike it is. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment !

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi Mike...yes this is the screaming eagle right angle big sucker w/the metal cover on it 4 protection. It's definitely aggressive and calls out to you when you look at it. This air cleaner will talk back in between gears on accel 4sure. I dont think it will be a problem as it is positioned forward quite a bit and shouldnt interfere with my right leg.

[@faithbiker8262]

Bought Rush slip ons for my 2014 Harley Fat Bob. It sounds great now. I replied to your latest vlog and found out through Freedom Rider you are from the same area that I am from. Ride safe

[@mikebigeasyrider]

What area you from ? I went through Katrina too. man I love the Rush slip ons, your looks and sounds great. can u receive a PM ( private message) ? Just subbed your channel, trying to catch up on your vlogs.

[@faithbiker8262]

Mike, I just sent you a private message. Let me know if you received it because it is the first time I used it. Let me know if you reply by Private Message to make sure I know how to receive it.

[@mgwaala]

Sounds awesome! I expected the 2.25 baffles with the stock headers to be quiet, but there's some nice rumble there. Thanks for the ride by... gives good insight on the setup. I have a set of black Big Louies with 3" baffles waiting for spring for my '12 FLHTC. I figure I can always go smaller if they are too obnoxious.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

mgwaala, I was surprised too, louder than I expected, previous bike was a 13 FXDC ,with Rush, 2.25 baffle, the placement of exhaust on the FXDC was loud, touring bikes of course exhaust out the back end, the wife and I use the Sena 2 way for communicating while riding w/ no problems when she rides, when you get to cruising speed has a very nice constant rumble...purrrr's , oh another thing the baffles will deteriorate to some degree making them slightly louder over time. Good luck with the 3" on those beautiful FLHTC's, if not just change the size baffle.....Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rizkyfauzan2235]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING its the best 👍👍👍

[@SBrandon562]

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way! Oh what fun it is to ride a Harley all damn dam HEY!

[@HarleyDayRider]

Sounds much better. Pipes always makes a great upgrade. Thanks for sharing and Ride Safe!

[@GreyMareSS]

Awe yeah... went from sounding real good to sounding real better... I like...

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Mikey likey too !!!!!! thanks

[@nicholasmapes]

Man that sounds saaawwweeeeeet. Love the cleaner sound of these vs stock. Nice, vid, thanks!

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Thanks trix4free...I do like the sound.

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi mike...I went with the Cobra exhaust system. I decided to change out the head pipes too and I went with the more aggressive screaming eagle right angle air filter. I had them do the baseline mapping also to make sure the fuel/air mixture is correct.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Jerry T...Yes, stock header pipes w/ catsThanks for commenting

[@pktech1969]

The slip ons sound awesome.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+PK Tech1969 ...I like them too, Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Rinehart has always been my favorite, but I believe Rush mufflers sound just as good! Sweet bike.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

THB65...They all sound good, Rinehart, Rush, V & H, Pythons, CFR's & D&D's. A lot of by buddies have Rinehart's, a couple have CFR's and man the loudest is those D&D's ,2 have them, mostly on Street Glides, 2014,2015's.The Rinehart's are a great sounding exhaust.

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

+Mike BigEasyRider I've got a Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1 full system (2010 Street Glide came with 2-1 exhaust), but have never been totally satisfied with the sound. I've contemplated taking the muffler off and going back with a Rinehart or Rush 4" slip on. Just not sure if the V&H pipe is the same diameter as HD pipe going into the muffler.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Maybe calling Rinehart or Rush "Support line", may give you some help on that, I called Rush and got much info on questions I asked . Good luck

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

+Mike BigEasyRider thanks, I'll give that a go

[@maxwolf6285]

Sounds great. Thanks for posting this. I Was wondering what they would sound like. High five !

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Sounds good! Bike is CLEAN!

[@KrazyKoolNYer]

Whoa the road King sounds nice! Thanks for Sharing, Ride safe😎

[@dawnrobb8809]

deeper sound than stock runs nice looks beautiful wish i had one

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Thanks Robert , the wife is 2 up riding more and we are taking a little longer rides, really needed more comfort, and the RK fills the bill , I DO miss the Super Glide though, just a fun , haul ass bike, wish I was like you and have 2 bikes !

[@dawnrobb8809]

LOL the more bikes the more maintenance/costs but It comes in handy when 1 is down for repairs

[@thm4855]

+Robert Robb - Put on a tonegenerator and test, - maybe you,ll be surprised RR.

[@dawnrobb8809]

Thanks but I don't need a gadget to tell me what I can plainly hear with my ears. Those are a deeper throatier sound than stock mufflers, besides IDK what a "tonegenerator" is LOL

[@AkDeluxeRider]

Looks and sounds great! She's got some pick too it looks like. Badass Nike, bro. Ride safe and ride often.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Thanks AK...from I understand about 5% more hp, not looking to do 0-60 in 3 seconds, just wanted some sound. Thanks for watching...stay safe and Happy 2015.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

They are...stock bars, They started with the mini apes with the 2014 Rushmore series, and yes I think also the Heritage come stock with them also. By the way the bars are extremely comfortable.

[@nak0271]

ILike Classic Sounds 👍

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

Great job man. Like that kind of rumble. Not blow your ears off rumble.

[@cupcakebakerboreme8859]

Shut the barn door lol You went from a Kirby Vac cleaner to a real Upgrade kirby killer here. I will help you some Gear drive the cams chains suck and add monster cams,, Springs and Valves , weld the cheap 2 part junk $ss HD crank, Heads modify to the Max, Keith Black high dome pistons 10.5.1 air bags, a real Air Flow System This is baby steps all Stock HD suck just saying" Thanks Let Here Ripp Tator Chip'

[@RidinCountry]

i know this is an older vid but the bike looks killer! amazing how similar the road king and st. glide are! (I have a SG)

[@mikebigeasyrider]

They are indeed, many of my riding buddies have SG's, probably the most popular model Harley sells, SG was my second choice in purchase .

[@jlaskowski76]

I love my Big Louie on my 2012 Road King. Mine have the 2.5 baffles and I also added the true duels from Rush so it had to be tuned. I started with just the slipons and they made a big difference in the sound and a little increase in the performance. I want to add the new stock bars next to give the ride a little more comfort.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Joshua Laskowski , Nice set up you have, where does it end ?, I have 2 riding buddies, both have 2014 Street Glides, true dual Rinehart's, tuner and just added 259 cams, it's all in what you want to do. I remember watching your vid when I was researching exhaust. Differently go for the bars, they are very comfortable.

[@AlmirCreton]

Rod King, the Best!

[@freedomrider7767]

Love the way you have the wood under her so she stands up straight for the walk around. Second vid is up now...please view like and subscribe. Freedom Rider out.

[@rizkyfauzan7643]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING is the best of Motorcycles ✊

[@mikebigeasyrider]

I agree 100%..........

[@UncleBoVlogsHere]

Nice sound. I noticed the folks leaving comments, Geezzz, you Harley Dudes really stick together. I would ride with you on my Kawasaki even though you ride a Harley...LOL Merry Christmas Dude!

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Klash23o I would ride with you if you still had the Burgman, Man, that is a nice bike you got, seems (imo) to fit your style... Not all Harley dudes, some are your old buddies like Smyrna Cowboy and marshmellowfjr...lol !... Merry Christmas to you also !!!

[@nak0271]

Amazing motorcycle 👍

[@nak0271]

ILike Classic 😎👍

[@mikebigeasyrider]

I like it, has a nice tone to it..How's you buddy Freedom Rider, nice guy isn't he and what a beautiful bike he has !.

[@evemariedumais1461]

Sounds great.

[@freedomrider7767]

Also I chose to get the ABS for the bike and ofcourse the cruise control comes standard.

[@G_RAThbun]

Looks cool

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Thanks , enjoying the progress on your new house, can't wait to see completed....

[@G_RAThbun]

@@mikebigeasyrider lol me too

[@GurrasGarage]

Sounds great, nice job!

[@Mr9Milly]

Sounds great!! Ride safe ✌

[@vulcanman64]

My street cannons vibrate so much the bag makes noise as well. Drives me nuts.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Something got to be wrong , SE Street Cannons should not vibrate that bad !..They do sound good ... I see you sub to HD Broadcaster, me too....what a interesting couple of channels he has !...Take Care

[@randyhutchinson9910]

pretty nice ride, man

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Thanks Shawn for watching and commenting .

[@jerryt6588]

Hey Mike. Are you running a stock head pipe, or one with the cat removed? Sounds great.

[@ThomasNessman]

I purchased a preowned 2006 HD Ultra Classic Peace Officer Edition. The exhausts were previously changed on it, so I have no complaint. They are not tubular such as the exhaust system on the Road King pictured here, but flat, as I look at them. A picture is included, here. An '07 update was performed by the Harley shop in Tigard, Oregon giving it a racing cam, and automatic cam chain tensioner. /Users/thomasnessman/Desktop/IMG_0518.jpg. I noticed that you have a block of wood under your side stand. Does that actually help?

[@leadfooty]

Why did you need to do a download? Was it because of the filter change? I always thought you didn't need to do anything when changing just mufflers.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+leadfooty ....Just to be on the safe side, with just slip on exhaust may be ok, but with the K&N free flow air cleaner, it will change the air flow ratio, will run leaner than stock, epa regulates stock bikes at 14.7 AFR which is already lean from the factory so the dealer proprietary download ( remapping the ecm) will bring the afr back down to epa standards, generally if you don't do download, will run leaner, hotter and may experience some decal popping , so for the price (my cost $150.00 US) is was worth it for piece of mind and the bike runs great . Thanks for commenting.

[@TexRider]

good stuff sounds nice

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi Mike...eta for the RK march 9th. Thought u might like 2 know. Also, meetup in NC @ Maikeli 7's June 11th and the following week. It would be great 2 have u come along. About a 1/2 dozen people so far. Let me know.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Tom Bousquet , I saw you on another comment and wanted to ask u about your receiving bike date, Thanks for the update, you will have to do a vlog on the bike reveal . As far as the meet up, a few of us couples here were thinking of a ride to the smoky mountains next couple of month's, which will be in Tn. & N.C, would be great to meet up, will have to see . Let's keep in touch.

[@captainamerica1797]

Can you turn off the sound "buffer" on the audio. Otherwise great vid, super nice bike!!!

[@vulcanman64]

I bought a brand new 2016 road King in crushed ice frosted real pearl paint that I'll pick up once the snow leaves. I bought the screaming eagle street cannons slip ons with fishtail tips. I hope it sounds half as nice as yours does. Also bought the mounting system with s rack. No back rest yet tho. Thinking of maybe lower fairings in a couple months. How do you like the ride? Easy on the back and comfortable? I hope so as I traded in my softail slim for the king.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+vulcanman64 First...congrats on the bike, I believe that's the two tone color, beautiful, excellent choice on the pipes, no major changes from 2014 to 2016, lower fairings ( I have seen them on a RK) are nice looking, a bit pricey though, Vman 64, the ride is awesome, the bike is very nimble and responsive, around town not a problem, but open road, hwy or interstate riding is truly amazing, so smooth & comfortable, night and day from the slim, so if you are looking for comfort and yet a bike that you can still roll the throttle the RK imo is it. Make sure you set the air shocks to correct setting, a check often. I only use the driver backrest on long rides. Picture this, on the highway,.. backrest , hwy pegs, cruise control, living the life...lol........I hope you post some pictures of your new bike .

[@vulcanman64]

+Mike BigEasyRider I sure will. Ty for your quick response!

[@vulcanman64]

+Mike BigEasyRider yes a two tone color. Crushed ice pearl and frosted teal pearl.

[@rafeer4850]

Hey, I've got the exact same bike and do a lot of 2-up riding with the wife but we wear half helmets. What sort of noise does your wife hear at highway speeds, pretty cool or does it get old after a while? I was looking at these Rush slip ons but thought about going with a smaller baffle because I figured they will get louder over time, any experience with your set up getting louder to the point you would want a smaller baffle than the one you have? Thanks.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Rafe Er I wear a 3/4 helmet, she has a 1/2 helmet, b/c we use the Sena 2 way talk, I get some wind noise thru the mic (not a lot), as far as exhaust, being a RK, exhaust out the back end of the bike, nice purrrrrrr , the wife says she can hear the exhaust(at hwy speed) but not nothing to complain about. I have the 2.25 baffle, put about 1500 mi on them, have not heard yet a increase in loudness . At this point I don't think I would go any smaller than the 2.25 baffle. I want cagers to hear me, plus imo, the Rush Big Louie's sound great. Hope that helps, if you have any other questions I can help with feel free to pm me.....ride safe.

[@osoriocorey]

Nice bike dont change anything else keep em stock

[@freedomrider7767]

Mike ...would you be interested in going to the Myrtle Beach bike week event?

[@rafeer4850]

Hey me again. I just talked to RUSH about this very setup and Ryan over there told me that they don't recommend anything less than a 3" baffle if the bike still has the cat converter in the headpipe, that the muffler will probably blue itself. Have you seen any bluing appear on the Big Louie?

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Rafe Er ... No bluing at all, like I said have about 1500 mi. on the Big Louie's, I also had a 13 Harley Super Glide w/ Rush slip ons and 2.25 baffle, put 6k mi. on it , absolutely no issues, when I org. called Rush, spoke to , I think his name is "catfish", said the same thing, I (and you can check) checked with the Harley mechanic that does dyno's and told him the setup, he said no problem as long as you don't go lower than 2.25, over time you will lose some baffle packing, and my bike is still under factory warranty and purchased the pipes from Harley and had them install the pipes and do the ecm download. IMO, if they told me something wrong and there was an issue , they would have to eat it. To ease your mind, try and go to the dealership and se if you some used bikes with big Louie's ,ask salesman if the know what size baffles , and listen to them, better yet , go to a dealer event and ask the owner of some bike's what size baffle and can you hear it. I hope this helps on you making the right decision....Let me know what you find out and what you finally went with.

[@vulcanman64]

Good vid. How tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+vulcanman64 ...5' 11"

[@vulcanman64]

What pressure is best for just myself as I ride mostly solo? I'm 210 pounds. The mechanic said 27-30 but others have said less. What do you think is best to try?

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+vulcanman64 ..I will reply this evening 3/25/16

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+vulcanman64 ..This is what is recommended , 200lb to 250lb ..solo rider is 10-20lb.'s.....250-300lb is 20-30lb's, try it a different lb.'s and see how it rides, I am 175 lbs , I keep mine at 20lbs..Call other dealership's and ask what they recommend . You can also go the HD forums to see what they say...

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Man, that sounds way better! Ride safe bro?

[@mikebigeasyrider]

Ha Viper6, much better than stock exhaust, way to quite, need cagers to hear us .

[@125saito]

Great sound. How are they holding up by now.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

David thanks, the are still sounding great, pipes still look great, I keep my bike well detailed, got 40K on the bike now, no issues.....

[@125saito]

@@mikebigeasyrider Good to hear Mike. I purchased today a 2018 Road King that will be needing stage I by spring. Riding here in Minnesota is done for me til warmer weather.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

@@125saito Congrats on the purchase, stage one will open her up, you have some beautiful country up there, but we can ride year round down south... you should do some videos on your new purchase....

[@125saito]

@@mikebigeasyriderThanks Mike. Maybe I will, It gets delivered Tues afternoon.

[@scottstewart8737]

You sure its bone stock?

[@mikesperko3921]

Harley's should come stock with loud pipes but I guess not everyone likes loud but for me The louder the better

[@freedomrider7767]

Thanks Mike...I know u said in a prior note u only had work email...has that changed? It would be great if I could add you 2 my email contacts 2 keep in touch that way as its so much simpler.

[@adrianrubi5012]

Are the stock seats leather?

[@nwroadrat]

I bet that made more room in the rev range for each gear.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

nwroadrat, it does raise the rev limiter slightly from 5600rpm to 6200rpm's, I hardly ever hit that high of rev's anyway. Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@justinlucas7824]

Are those stock handle bars just raised up a bit?

[@mikebigeasyrider]

justin lucas Justin, they are new mini apes that are standard on the 2014 and 2015 model Road King. They are very comfortable on long rides with the factory cruise control . Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@justinlucas7824]

Mike BigEasyRider thanks I have a 2015 bought two weeks ago so they are stock bars just yours sit a little further up i did that today made a huge difference. Thanks

[@carolinarider5237]

What size apps are those?

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi Mike...I wanted 2 tell u that I think you bike is absolutely DROP DEAD GEORGEOUS. I am totally in love with the Road king, so much so that I have a 2016 coming soon & I wanted 2 tell u about it & get your perspective. Mysterious Red Sunglow, white walls, Zuma 665 GPS, leather windshield bag, Stage 1 kit including Arlen Ness big sucker air intake, power commander 5 tuner, stock headers w/Rush slipons 1.75 baffles (I know, I love you big louies but, I need a little more quiet 4 my wife), 4 point docking system, passenger back rest & rider back rest 2 name a few of the mods. As a current Harley RK owner your opinion would be more than welcome. Oh, by the way, would u be down 4 riding sometime? Let me know...I would consider it a privilege!!

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Tom Bousquet First, Congratulations......sounds like you have about all the mods u need, have a buddy w/ a 2014 street glide Daytona blue, painting his bike Mysterious Red Sunglow as we speak, it is a stunning color. If I am not mistaken your bike is a RK Classic ? Have a buddy w/ a 2013 RK Classic with the soft bags, last year for soft bags. Tom, IMO the RK is a true motorcycle, not a big fan of fairings , like to see the road under me, also you can remove the windshield , quite nimble and lots of power for a heavy weight bike, you are going to absolutely love it !!!...Always up for a ride, what area are you from ?

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi Mike...thnks 4 the quick reply. Yes Harley Davidson chose 2 stop prod of the classic in the United States 4 the 2016 Road King unfortunately, still available in Europe though, so yes, my bike will be the standard King. I will be able 2 get the w/wall tires though which, as u know was 1 of the things that made the classic a classic, aside from the soft bags, so that is great. I actually prefer the hard bags.

[@thm4855]

Put back the old pipes, they sound like a Harley, if you put on the V&H, Rineh or even Screamin Eagle you loose that deep baritone sound - the "Harleysound". You,re louder, but not nicer - and if you are on a long trip, remember the sound is following you and that noise makes you tired.

[@Maxim.Teleguz]

+thm4855 What is a good pick? I have a kawasaki Vulcan 1500 fi those stock sounds are too quite for me, but i do like the long trips. Is there something i could get thats a little more louder when revving and just as quiet in a continued rev?

[@thm4855]

+Maxim Teleguz I am not familiar with the different models of Kawasaki, but have you checked what Kuryakin has to offer?

[@thm4855]

+Maxim Teleguz - Try here MT: www.jpcycles.com/

[@davidspin581]

You know it's a Harley if there's a 2X4 under the Jiffy stand (kick stand).

[@magicsinglez]

Someone came here to do something other than listen to the Rush song?

[@scottstewart8737]

If someone hears bells over your motor there's a problem

[@murph55]

what the hell kind of bell are you wearing, it sounds like a cow bell

[@mikebigeasyrider]

It's a freakin x-mas bell, we just got finished a benefit toy run ride , they were giving them out when you donated .

[@wireitnow2]

Quit joking you are wearing wind chimes

[@roberthershberger9550]

hello Mike this is Robert Hershberger can you pick me up

[@freedomrider7767]

Uhd success Mike..check out my latest two vids 4 comparison. Thanks 4 your insight. Rsmf. Freedom Rider out.

[@reynoldrgfamilia8222]

'1.49' always wife get the blame,typical Harley Guy's😰😰😰

[@ransin631]

Rush has the worst customer service in the industry. Even worse when they are purchased from West End Motorsports. Do yourself a favor and use any other brand and retailer.

[@jjesse8707]

slip on are a huge waste of money.

[@Erik.Lundberg]

Rush Slip-Ons sounds better than a full system in my opinion.

[@davidspin581]

Jesse, you live under a bridge? Cause your acting like a troll...

[@rizkyfauzan7643]

Amazing Motorcycles 👍

[@freedomrider7767]

Hi mike...I went with the Cobra exhaust system. I decided to change out the head pipes too and I went with the more aggressive screaming eagle right angle air filter. I had them do the baseline mapping also to make sure the fuel/air mixture is correct.

[@mikebigeasyrider]

+Tom Bousquet Great choice Tom, the Cobra exhaust sound fantastic, sounds like you got a little pep to your bike, question...some say that right angle air breather interferes with their right leg position, you may have the flatter unit vs the older screaming eagle version, Tom ..you might be ready for a reveal vlog.