Nearly bought a Harley yesterday until...

**Dangsta** · 28th April 2013, 10:38

The guy started it. I went to Anza in Palmy to buy an 03 Super Glide that was within (just) my price range. Nice guys down there and all (albeit little pricey) but when I asked them to start it, they wheeled it outside and turned the key. I did wonder why they didn't start it inside and then...Holy crap!!, what possessed someone to make a set of pipes so loud? I mean, I like loud pipes and all but this was wake the dead, taking the piss, neighbours will kill me loud. The guys looking at me with a big smile on his face saying loud eh? Seriously.....I know Harley's are supposed to be loud but someone had decided to crank it up to 11 and then thought to himself..."I wonder if it goes to 12"?
So does anybody out there in KB-land know of a Harley Super Glide or Wide Glide that's for sale (post 2000 at around $14k) that doesn't sound like a jump jet taking off , breaking the sound barrier and then exploding?

**bogan** · 28th April 2013, 11:05

Originally Posted by Dangsta

The guy started it. I went to Anza in Palmy to buy an 03 Super Glide that was within (just) my price range. Nice guys down there and all (albeit little pricey) but when I asked them to start it, they wheeled it outside and turned the key. I did wonder why they didn't start it inside and then...Holy crap!!, what possessed someone to make a set of pipes so loud? I mean, I like loud pipes and all but this was wake the dead, taking the piss, neighbours will kill me loud. The guys looking at me with a big smile on his face saying loud eh? Seriously.....I know Harley's are supposed to be loud but someone had decided to crank it up to 11 and then thought to himself..."I wonder if it goes to 12"?
So does anybody out there in KB-land know of a Harley Super Glide or Wide Glide that's for sale (post 2000 at around $14k) that doesn't sound like a jump jet taking off , breaking the sound barrier and then exploding?

Make them fix it, I'm sure they will be able to find some knuckldragger to sell those pipes on to.

Also, are they aloud to sell such non-compliant (presumably) things?

**scumdog** · 28th April 2013, 12:05

Originally Posted by bogan

Make them fix it, I'm sure they will be able to find some knuckldragger to sell those pipes on to.

Also, are they aloud to sell such non-compliant (presumably) things?

What he sed.

Brainless bozos seem to think over noisy pipes are de riguer on a Harley - muppets.

**AllanB** · 28th April 2013, 12:39

Hahaha

Don't let that put you off.

A stock Harley is as quiet as any other ride - it is the aftermarlet pipes that make em rowdy.

Depending on what pipes are on it it may be a easy fix - some people run them with out any baffles (eeekkkkk) and a set inserted with shut them up.

Just tell the shop you will buy if they fix the racket - if it just has slip-ons then have them (at their cost) put some Screaming Eagles on, factory 'sports' mufflers but they are a nice mellow sound.

If it has a full aftermarket system then if it is a USA set of brand name pipes a internet search will find a set of quiet baffles - again they should pay for that if they want to sell the bike.

Also check TradeMe for a standard set of pipes - there are often lots of HD ones on there.

**Dangsta** · 28th April 2013, 12:55

Originally Posted by bogan

Make them fix it, I'm sure they will be able to find some knuckldragger to sell those pipes on to.

Also, are they aloud to sell such non-compliant (presumably) things?

Thanks. Yeah no way they were compliant. They were also blued to shit up at the top where the pipe and the engine meet. The guy in the shop said all pipes go blue. I mentioned mine weren't blue and were seven years old and had 34k on them. Not too sure if that really registered. I think I'll flag it and hang out for a Wide Glide thats a bit more stock and newer. Also, I really like the guys in Anza but the bikes just seem that little bit more expensive and in slightly worse condition.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th April 2013, 13:21

Originally Posted by Dangsta

So does anybody out there in KB-land know of a Harley Super Glide or Wide Glide that's for sale (post 2000 at around $14k) that doesn't sound like a jump jet taking off , breaking the sound barrier and then exploding?

WMCC have a Wideglide I traded before I took this time off. It's a Silver/Red one, nice Vance & Hines 2-1 Ex (not overly loud), it's $14.499.00. They'll more than likely cut you some slack. Tell them I sent you.

Pete

**BIG DOUG** · 30th April 2013, 08:59

Mate has a 99 wideglide done higher k's but has had the 1550 kit put on it and a pm 6 piston front fornales rear shocks new rear tyre and its not freaking super loud and has been serviced by wgtn mc's $12500.00 pm me if you want more details.

**jellywrestler** · 30th April 2013, 09:03

Originally Posted by Dangsta

I know Harley's are supposed to be loud

not at all it's the owners who crave attention that must have them loud

**spudguns** · 30th April 2013, 09:17

hey mate Ed from ANZA here, I'm sure we can find some quieter pipes if you would still consider it.Funnily enough the guy who had it has been getting warrants on this bike by someone in the Taranaki......It wasn't me you spoke to but unless your bike is running double skins they do all blue up. Most Harleys have heat shields so you don't see it but that particular bike doesn't (lots of Japanese bikes run the double skins to keen them looking nice).Give me a call if you want to have a chat.0272787225.

**Big Dave** · 30th April 2013, 09:42

How 'bout them Lakers.

**spudguns** · 30th April 2013, 11:34

Kobe out, Nash out, Blake out, Howard brain explosion and ejected...........

**avgas** · 30th April 2013, 13:27

Beware of the Boyd!

**AllanB** · 30th April 2013, 20:20

He is right about the blue pipes - most HD systems have a heatshield covering the the physical pipe. Have a close look it is obvious when you are looking.

**leathel** · 7th May 2013, 19:50

A friend ended up with a Harley last week, He called in to see if we could go for a cruise.....Sure the local Thursday night ride is on tonight... Are nah not to keen on a night ride, So Rang him Sunday, want to join me on a cruise before the rain hit, Nah the bikes has a noise and viabration and it is getting worse, going to take it back to get looked at......

Yup you guessed it, Answer to his concerns from the service crew that test rode it...... Its a Harley Sportster no a jappa... that's normal

Might get him out this weekend for a ride if the roads are dry and its not windy or dark

**98tls** · 7th May 2013, 19:59

Originally Posted by Dangsta

Thanks. Yeah no way they were compliant. They were also blued to shit up at the top where the pipe and the engine meet. The guy in the shop said all pipes go blue. I mentioned mine weren't blue and were seven years old and had 34k on them. Not too sure if that really registered. I think I'll flag it and hang out for a Wide Glide thats a bit more stock and newer. Also, I really like the guys in Anza but the bikes just seem that little bit more expensive and in slightly worse condition.

Why not look privately?Cash talks and its not like theres a shortage of Harleys for sale at this time of year.