TAB Exhaust Install on Harley Street 500

A brief install video using a TAB slip on exhaust on a Harley Street 500 with a couple sound clips. www.tabperform...

[@ChrisG3253032]

I was keen to buy the Tab muffler, but it cost over $500 here in NZ. So, i decided to modify the Screaming eagle muffler on my 2015 street 500. I just removed the 1st two-thirds of the fiberglass material, and tack welded a sheet of steet around the outside of the smaller section of perforated tube... essentially turning it into a straight pipe. The larger tail section has the padding still in it. Been told a few times it sounds good. LOUD, but not ridiculously so.

[@FrankiesWorld]

$500! I can’t believe how much more it is. In that case I would have done exactly what you did.

[@douglasradowick508]

Hey Frankie, that Tab exhaust takes that 500 from "an angry sewing machine" to a real motorcycle sound! Now there's just 4 other exhausts I need to hear on a 500 or a 750 street model before I finalize my choice! 🏍️👍⭐⭐⭐🤓Doug

[@mattmccauley5561]

I can't find any sound clips but stealth exhaust makes a full system for the street and it has 18mm bungs for wideband 02s. It looks awesome too. 680 I think which is a good price for a full system

[@adamsauve]

What did you go with

[@marcp108]

Hey Frankie - after watching your video on Monday I ordered a Tab exhaust. Ordered Monday afternoon and received in Sydney Australia Thursday morning - amazing! Took 20 minutes to fit it. Amazing sound so much better that the Screaming Eagle muffler that was on there. Cheers

[@FrankiesWorld]

That is awesome to hear! enjoy your new exhaust. Makes the bike sound like a real Harley and imo its well built.

[@marcp108]

@@FrankiesWorld Sure does - if drivers can hear me I'm more likely to live longer!

[@marcp108]

That sounds so much better. Didn't look too easy to get it in place. I'm just about to order mine. Nice safety boots in the workshop. Cheers

[@FrankiesWorld]

Thanks! Yea the exhaust makes a huge difference. Install was not too bad, sometimes the stock one acts stubborn and doesn’t want to come off.

[@TABPerformance]

Love the video, thanks for the post.

[@FrankiesWorld]

Absolutely! I think it’s a high quality product! My bike sounds like a real Harley now!

[@jaygibz9841]

Sounded way better

[@FrankiesWorld]

Jay Gibz thanks. Sounds like a real bike now huh lol

[@maniacmikef3348]

Dang, that sounds decent

[@FrankiesWorld]

Totally worth getting. Made the bike sound like a real bike lol

[@gonetomorrow4726]

damn. Gotta swap my stock out after hearing the difference.

[@FrankiesWorld]

Oh it’s a must!

[@mikenthpalencia1351]

hi, nice bike there mate. do you need to retune the big after changing the mufflers?

[@FrankiesWorld]

Big change in sound, and notice more throttle response. Nothing too crazy but I have no regrets.

[@FrankiesWorld]

If you’re just adding the muffler you don’t really need to retune however I did. It will sound better and take advantage of the changed pipe.

[@peterknapp1971]

Hi frankie . Im looking at getting the tab exhaust . Do you remember whether you got the 1.75 inch baffle or the 2.25 inch baffle ?

[@FrankiesWorld]

Sorry for the late reply. I searched my inbox for the receipt and couldnt find it. So I went to TAB's website, and tbh I dont remember having the option to choose the baffle size when I ordered mine.

[@clintonharradine122]

What dò u think is louder Vance hines or tab?

[@FrankiesWorld]

Good question, I love the tab because its price point and it is very solid. It has a removable baffle which will make it even louder which I have not done yet because I think its already pretty loud. As far as V&H, people that have em are happy. However I heard my cousins V&H and with his baffle in it didnt sound any louder than mine and he has a bigger harley than mine.

[@johnwhitmire865]

Hey Frankie - which baffle option did you choose?

[@FrankiesWorld]

I ended up leaving it as is. I removed the baffle on this one and it just sounded weird to me.