Hey guys. Just bought a 2015 WG in time for this riding season. Only things I've done so far are engine guard and custom paint (couldn't live with the blue pinstripe around the flame - I think it looks awesome now).


I'm looking at new pipes for my first REAL mod. I like the looks of both the V&H Big Radius 2-2 and the Samson Hellraisers. Can someone tell me why they think one is better than the other and please include pics if you have them installed.


Thanks and much appreciated! And I'll start with the pics, here's mine!

 

Have fun with the new bike!

Personally I am bias toward the V&H cause thats what I own. Performance wise I would be willing to bet no difference significant enough to matter being both are 2into2 pipes. This is a decision your going to have to make based on which one you like the looks of better.

 

Cool. Thanks for the reply. Your pipes look awesome! I love that wrap. I've thought about doing the same thing to mine but I've heard it can crack the pipe. What do you know about that?


And hey, I really dig those handle bars. How high are those and who makes them? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks.

 

I have hellraisers on my wg. No complaints. Though I'm thinking about jumping to a 2n1. Fatcat or lsr

 

Good looking bike!
I got the V & H so I can tell you I like them. Performance is good but I wouldn't mind them being a bit louder.

 

My dad has the V&H on his Street Bob and he loves them. No experience with the Samson pipes, but they look pretty low. Either way you be able to drag the lower pipe, but the Samsons are definitely going to be easier

 

I have heard the cracking pipes thing as well but I have done it do a few other pipes before with no issues. I personally think if you like them wrapped do it, by the time it messes up the pipe (if it actually does) the bike may not be your anymore and you will have upgraded or its a great excuse to get a new pipe LOL

 

Here is my 11 FXDWG w/samson hellraisers. Taken last Friday at our wing MC safety day.

 

I might just go ahead and do that. I've only heard of them cracking in one case and I don't know exactly how long they were on. Could have been years. As it stands right now, I don't plan on selling the bike, ever, but the only constant in life is change so who knows. Well, change and the never relenting tax man.

 

Wow. Those look really good. Have you ever scraped them in a turn?