I recently bought a 2003 fatboy, it has Screaming Eagle II slip-ons. I like them ok, but would like it to be a bit louder. I also took my son for a ride recently and he melted his shoe on both mufflers since one is above the pegs and one is below. I have always thought that I would upgrade to V&H Big Shots staggered in chrome. I think I will have the same melted shoe problem with this set-up. Because of this, I am considering the pro-pipe, big radius, and short shots. Short Shots being the least desirable for several reasons. My wife will also be riding with me so I am leaning towards the pro pipe with mini-floorboards. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

 

the thunderheader will give you what you want.
also the low end torque is great

 

I have the Thunderheader on my Fatboy and love it. Always get comments on how good it sounds. Also have mini floorboard for the wife as she rides with me a lot and no problems with her touching the exhaust.

 

Match the exhaust to the engine for the best results.

 

HUH?
I thought the OP wanted a pipe that was louder and didn't burn himself ,or the passenger.
He didn't ask for a dino readout..
I would say "match the exhaust to the riding style for best results"
JMHO

 

I could have suggested the same exhaust that I am running on my 124". It is loud, no burns or melted shoes (requirements fulfilled). At the end of the day, it wouldn't have worked because it didn't match the engine.

Drag pipes would also fulfill the OP's requirements but those are only good in a very narrow rpm range and usually at full throttle for the best results.

People who put louder exhausts on then complain about the lack of performance, loss of mpg and wonder why their motorcycles run like crap.

 

RB racing Blackhole or Spyder.

 

Match the exhaust to the suspension for best results.

 

V&H Big Shots Staggered would look nice and give it a decent rumble. As far as the melted shoes go, why not get some decent riding boots instead of shoes?

 

What kind of sounds do you want?
Suggest you listen to a bunch of different pipes...and see what YOU like for sound.

Everyone 'n their mother 'n their mothers cousin has V&H pipes...want to be just like everyone else?

One option....changing the baffles of your current SE pipes. You can get 3rd party baffles of varying sound configurations....so you can keep the SE pipes if you like the look at fitment of them.

I do like the sound of Thunderheaders....just not a fan of the look of a fat single pipe.