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kenfm2000

I went to a Harley and Hot Rod show in my home town yesterday. It was a small show with about 30 Harleys and 60 Classic and hot rod cars. My neighbor who rides a Harley talked me into entering the show with my 2005 speedmaster which is mostly stock. I have added Epco Stainless exhaust and a small wind shield. I ended up with a top 5 plaque. All the Harley riders there were all very freindly and had lots of questions and compliments about the speedy. I was surprised that they all voted mine into the top 5. It was a great feeling. I couldn't be happier with the bike.

Speedy's rule!!!

MA0458

Hey! That's great! Congrats!

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firie9

well done buddy. I've just bought a 05 speedie (red) with 6000klm on her and practically new with long off road slash cuts and a summer screen. So I can understand your getting a prize cos heh, these babies are fantastic and to be honest, I reckon harleys are a tad over rated but each to their own. Here in Aus (takes a couple of years for the word to catch on), speedies aren't that common. Guess that's why I got mine for such a great price. Anyway, goodonya for giving it a go and good on the harley guys for paying respect for where it's due.

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jimmything

Awesome! Just shows you don't need a bike full of chrome to impress people. :-D

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2006 black Speedmaster with Epco pipes, 130 mains, snorkel and AI removed, UNI filter, drilled airbox, Corbin solo seat.

"Ride it like you stole it"

IamXenoMorph

Yeah but if it was all Harley Riders... It doesn't take a lot to impress them...

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2005 Triumph Speedmaster
2003 Kawasaki Drifter 800
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200

rick05rocket

Ken,

How do you like your EPCO pipes. .. ??

Fit, finish, sound, ease of installation, etc.

thanks

ride on

rick

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kenfm2000

I love the Epco's. I actually like louder pipes. For me I needed to remove the packing to achieve the sound level I wanted. Still not nearly as loud as many of the harleys I have heard but sounds great to me! They were fairly easy to install and look great on the bike.

TOMKRILL

what was involved in removing the packing?

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kenfm2000

There is an allen head bolt holding each baffle in. Remove the bolt, slide out the baffle. there is a piece of wire holding the packing on to the baffle. Remove the wire and the packing comes right off. When reinserting the baffles without the packing it is a little trickier to get them at the right spot, I used a broom handle inserted into the baffle to help guide the baffle back into place. It took me about 10 minutes total to do this.

I also rode around the block without the baffles. I did find that to be too loud. but with baffles in and no packing it's perfect for me.