WTB exhaust
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Mastiff Rider64
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Might want to check out bigdogpartskingpin.com think they have a new exhaust made by blow that some are putting on the 05 and newer bikes, there's also the ambush pipes from Accessories HD off ebay and a set of knock off big radius pipes on ebay for RSD bikes. Other than that you might can find a set of FSD Hotrods for sell or a keeper 2 into1 that originally came on the 04- earlier models but were then again put on the 08 mutts and coyotes. Other than that not a lot of RSD options out there no more.
mleach72
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Yeah, I would get a hold of Eric at bigdogpartskingpin and see what he has. He has some new V&H big radius, but I don't see any listed for 05-up 250 softails. He may have some, but just aren't listed. Since you have the stock exhaust, your cheapest route for new pipes would be the Mean Mothers II slip-ons. You just install them on the stock head pipes. I have the original Mean Mothers. They are the same pipe, just a one-piece design. They are a good exhaust and sound good too.
Mastiff Rider64
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Actually the big radius he has will fit the 250 but you have to make the mounting bracket. And they will stick out a little further. I had talked to him (Erik) about putting them on my 06 Mastiff. Seems that V&H never really made one specific for the 05, 06 250 wide tires, just a different mount bracket but they no longer offer the mounting bracket. From what I understand.
mleach72
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Whatever you choose, I would highly suggest a baffled exhaust. There are several companies that make short open pipes that will probably work, but no baffle will cause a big loss in bottom end torque and can make getting the carb tuned a PITA. Open pipes are loud as hell, but usually aren't the best performers.
joshchevy
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Not really looking for extremely loud, definitely louder than this stock exhaust though. It’s just a bit quiet for my liking. I’m sure most will agree on that.
mleach72
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Yeah, the stock exhaust sucks. Any quality exhaust is going to sound a good bit better.
If you go with the Blow exhaust system. You can get it from Barnes Performance Cycles for RSD 250 & 300 rear. He designed the mounting adapters. DO NOT buy the baffles. Install torque cones & they will work fine for added back pressure.Baffles only if you get straight drag pipes. 
joshchevy
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These are on the top of the list for my options, just concerned on the exhaust placement. That outside exhaust pipe looks like it is right where I put my foot down when I’m sitting on the bike. Being only 5’6”, legs don’t have much reach hahaha
It is close. I can feel it on my pant leg at times. But they sound pretty awesome!
joshchevy
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Hmmm…burnt leg for great sound or not? Pain is only temporary right? Hahaha
