Looking at a black pro pipe on craigslist and I'm wondering if there is an older (maybe non-stepped down) version that I would want to steer clear of. It doesn't quite look like the current models and it has sat unsold for a while.
It would be for an 08 Ultra.

Any help appreciated, thanks...

 

I had one on my 99 Fatboy Evo, Chrome

 

The first model of the Pro pipe was tapered. They changed to the Stepped style a few years ago.

 

The original is a great pipe. The heat shield retainers were notorious for breaking off if the clamps got loose. Shitty spot welds and shitty service from VNH even within the "warranty" period. If it's cheap, I'd buy it and keep the clamps tight. look at the back of the heat shields, it'll be obvious where the retainers were if they're missing.

 

I had the older style propipe on my '03 UltraClassic for about 5 years. Loved the look and the sound but it could get really annoying on long trips.
Also, the megaphone will discolor right in the middle, turning gold and blue, no matter how good of a tune you have.
I still have the pipe hanging in the garage, just waiting for a new neighbor to complain about my Harley, I live in a condo.