Hey guys I'm looking to change out the stock chrome with a black exhaust... Hate chrome! I was looking at the V&H big radius. Anyone used this? How's the sound? I would like somethinng that's not extremly loud but has good sound and looks good on the bike. What do people have or think would loo good on a bob? Pics? Thanks!

*and I don't like 2:1. Just don't think they look good.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=street+bob+V%26H+big+radius+

 

Thank you for showing me how to use google search, unfortunately that's not what I was posting about. I wanted peoples opinion on the exhaust and others that look good on the street bob. Short shots look pretty good too.

 

sorry man but there are plenty of videos out there to show what they sound like, but it is always better in person I'm sure if you use the thread search you will find this topic discussed at length, i personally have no experience with V&H

 

I had a set of the Big Shot Staggered on my Fat Bob - nice pipes, great sound
I heard a set of the Big Radius and was not impressed with the sound
The Shot Shots won't benefit you in the power dept.
Your opinion might vary

 

Guess I'm mostly concerned about noise level while riding it. Hard to tell that from a YouTube video. doesn't matter I guess, just want something that looks and performs well. I would prefer it not to blow my head off if that's possible haha

 

I've got the black Big Radius 2 into 2 by Vance & Hines. Love them. Sound is subtle compared to some pipes. I have gotten a lot of compliments on the looks and sound. Performance is a decent option for a 2 into 2 also. I, like you, do not like the look of a 2 into 1. What color is your bike?

 

Here are a couple of shots of mine.

 

Black like yours

 

V&H is pretty notorious for their volume if that is a concern. As mentioned the Short Shots are extremely popular mostly due to price, looks, and ease but not as good for power if that matters to you.

I looked at the big shots but ended up with Python Throwbacks (also made by V&H) because I liked the mix of retro and chrome. I painted the wrap black, it comes in a titanium color. Price is pretty reasonable, slightly longer than Short Shots. I added the quiet baffle but frankly the volume is still a little loud for me. But tone is great.

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Link to youtube sound


If power, and volume control is important to you, you may want to consider Supertrapp Supermegs (lots of images out there). Ton of options with them and very tune-able. I've been considering them but I like the look of my Throwbacks so much that I'm still finding ways to get them a few Db's lower.