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Old 12-08-2012, 12:58 AM
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I'm wanting to put on some true dual exhaust on my Heritage. I've been looking and was wanting to know which is better of the two? The Vance & Hines or the Samson softail true duals?
 
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Old 12-08-2012, 01:28 AM
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You will likely receive positive comments for both Vance and Hines and Samson. They are both excellent exhaust systems.

I chose Samson. There is a greater selection of choices with Samson. Black or chrome, diameter, end cap, length of pipes...

I have the Samson 28.5" true dual fishtails. Model S3-431. They look great and sound phenomenal.

It will likely come down to your preference. Good luck.




 
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Same here; really like these...
http://www.samsonusa.com/S2-440.html
 
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I am in the same boat and I think I made my decision. After reading and talking to guy's these past few months I am going with the Samson's. I am pretty sure it's going to be the straight 39" cholo's.
 
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I've had both . I have a 2011 Deluxe & started out with the V&H true duals. They only come in the 28.5" length. Guys told me on the forum that I'm going to end up wanting the longer 1's & they were right. Now I have the Samson 33" longtails with baffles. The fishtails on the end are little bit different between the 2 companies & like the previous reply said Samson's come in different lengths. V&H only have the 28.5". They both sound nice. I only have pictures of the V&H on my bike. I have to take some pictures of the Samson's with Burly Beach bars I put on this winter.
 
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I dont have either but I have many times found myself wanting some of these V&H...nice set if you aren't into the fishtails. I did have a set of V&H Big Radius and the sound was incredible, great quality product.

 
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I dont have either but I have many times found myself wanting some of these V&H...nice set if you aren't into the fishtails. I did have a set of V&H Big Radius and the sound was incredible, great quality product.
That is how the V&H duals come .. you have to order the fish tail bit separately. I'm thinking of replacing the fish tail ends with the straight caps - If I can find where I put them ...
 
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I did notice that Samson gives you choices of lengths, which I do like, compared to the Vance & Hines.
 
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I prefer the Samson duals and how they bend around the primary on the rear cylinder pipe.
 
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Personally, I prefer the sound of the V&H true duals but with the Samsons you get more choices and arguably a better look in the eyes of many. SJ Ron
 


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