Hey guys,
I just picked up a '13 street bob and plan on spending the winter making it mine. I have 18" gangster apes on the way. Burly slammer kit. Screaming eagle intake. And I was going to order some Vance and Hines big radius 2-2.

What's your thoughts on the pipes? Is there something else out there you would recommend? Quick note I don't want a 2-1 system just not a fan of the look.

Thanks in advance.

 

I'm digging these since they just posted them


Maybe they have them as slip-ons for Dynas?

 

Everyone's going to say you HAVE to get a 2-1. The big radius will work just fine if that's what you like the look and sound of. Look into the python venom radius though. They're basically the exact same exhaust, made by Vance and hines but imo look better with one piece heat shields and they're cheaper.

 

Follow your heart on this one.

 

Personally I think the big radius pipes look terrible, I'm just not a fan the curve on them.

That said I have the staggered short shots, because I much prefer the 2-2 look. But I wish I had discovered the big shots prior to ordering them. Just a few inches longer and look even better than the short shots IMO, but going from the factory pipes to the short shots I noticed a drop in TQ due to the nearly straight pipe that they are until I put the quiet baffles in and regained that TQ, and it has a much better tone with the quiet baffles rather than just obnoxiously loud.

 

I had a set of V&H short shots on my bike and loved the sound..... then I rode a buddies bike (Identical to mine TC 88 carb stage 1) with a 2-1 V&H pro-pipe. The performance increase was very noticeable. I wasn't a fan of the look either but I got over it and put a 2-1 pro-pipe on mine and have never regretted it.

 

Do those pipes sound the same? Or similar?

 

Well since you asked us to talk you out of them here's a few points;

- every second or third bike has those cheap looking V&H big radius. I don't get what folks like about them to me they look like they don't belong on a bike and I'll leave it at that.

- They sound awful especially since all you hear is the exhaust hitting the ground + look out for anybody behind because they blow up alot of dust

- Performance wise forget it you may as well get an egg-beater and turn it on high, you will get more torque!

The pythons would probably serve you better than the V&H but If you have the money then go with SeudeBlue's idea and get those two brothers pipes man I really dig that classic look and the mean ole growl coming out of there gave me goose bumps. If I wasn't a 2/1 type guy I would get some of those!

That said I'm going to find out how much they are worth!!!

I'm not sure they make that pipe for dynas, 800$ for black ceramic, 700$ for chrome.

 

I personally like the Bassani Road Rage 2-1 (1D5250). Its upswept on the end. When I had the burly slammer kit and was shopping for a new exhaust, I wanted to get something that wouldn't drag on the corners. This pipe sounds nice and offers good performance. Good luck! Post pictures once you get something!

 

He doesn't want 2/1 systems though!