New Low Rider S
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,606
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From: Baytown Tx.
Never heard a Two Brothers in person, but they look like a nice piece. I'm not saying the Basanni sounds bad. When I first put the Basanni on, it was actually kinda quiet, but it gets louder over time. I personally like the sound and look of a Thunderheader. Would love to see a head to head of all these pipes on a Dyno on the same bike/engine. That would be cool.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 2
From: Florida
My S arrived at the dealer and I had a look at it yesterday. As stated, the bars are way too low. So low, in fact, that they had to make new brackets to mount the blinkers on the bars. Getting replaced by 10" MX T-bars. The seat also kinda sucks, so that's going away, C&C Fastback going in its place.
And the wheels... Ugh. Yuck. Ugly. They look like olive drab with sparkles in the sun. Either Harley's stylist was blind, or the powder coater they used supplied bunk powder. It is an TERRIBLE color. My wheels are already off the bike and being coated black. It's unfortunate, I was hoping it was truly a gold color like in the pics that would more closely match some Ohlins upside down forks and piggy-back rear shocks. Alas, that is not to be.
Other than those items I think the bike overall is a home run. The missing ignition switch is way cool!
And the wheels... Ugh. Yuck. Ugly. They look like olive drab with sparkles in the sun. Either Harley's stylist was blind, or the powder coater they used supplied bunk powder. It is an TERRIBLE color. My wheels are already off the bike and being coated black. It's unfortunate, I was hoping it was truly a gold color like in the pics that would more closely match some Ohlins upside down forks and piggy-back rear shocks. Alas, that is not to be.
Other than those items I think the bike overall is a home run. The missing ignition switch is way cool!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,132
Likes: 25
From: NorCal
Is that Bob Lobenberg?
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 11,576
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From: Inland NW
Baffle? The Road Rage has a 2.5 inch straight through, perforated core. I was really only playing, not trying to start a pissing match. My good buddy has a Thunderheader, mine is definitely louder, but really this is not a big deal. They both **** off the neighbors
All in all, satisfied with the V&H Fuelpak!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 310
Likes: 75
From: Near Denver
Hope you don't mind me dropping in here with my impressions on taking a LRS out for a spin during demo days. Also I have the Bassani RR short on my '14 FXDF (along with the Ventilator and SE Pro tuner). The dealer I go to is very big on the Two Brothers 2-1, really push it but they all seem to like the tone out of my RR and the performance seems on par with the Two Bros.
Ok, so the demo ride-I absolutely loved everything about the bike.......except (lol): The front brake had waaay too much of a mushy feeling to it (bike had a little over 500 miles on it), while I liked the shape of the seat it felt like leather stapled to a plank of wood (I'm 5'9", 180lbs), I'd need forward foot controls on it (bad left knee, too painful to be cramped up like I was on my old Sporty).
The engine is amazing, great power and response, quieter gearbox than my bike and fell in love with the handling of the bike-I think that's more due to the slimmer tires than anything else as I've upgraded my shocks/springs.
No doubt if I was flush with cash I would buy one in a NY minute, make the changes I'd need to the controls/seat and be one happy chappy. I will also say that every time I ride something else I get back on my bike and get a stupid grin on my face as I'm comfortable, love the ride and how it handles even with the fat tires (or maybe because of them).
Any way, just one guy's impressions that probably don't mean **** to anyone else but thought I'd pass it on.
Ride safe everybody.
Ok, so the demo ride-I absolutely loved everything about the bike.......except (lol): The front brake had waaay too much of a mushy feeling to it (bike had a little over 500 miles on it), while I liked the shape of the seat it felt like leather stapled to a plank of wood (I'm 5'9", 180lbs), I'd need forward foot controls on it (bad left knee, too painful to be cramped up like I was on my old Sporty).
The engine is amazing, great power and response, quieter gearbox than my bike and fell in love with the handling of the bike-I think that's more due to the slimmer tires than anything else as I've upgraded my shocks/springs.
No doubt if I was flush with cash I would buy one in a NY minute, make the changes I'd need to the controls/seat and be one happy chappy. I will also say that every time I ride something else I get back on my bike and get a stupid grin on my face as I'm comfortable, love the ride and how it handles even with the fat tires (or maybe because of them).
Any way, just one guy's impressions that probably don't mean **** to anyone else but thought I'd pass it on.
Ride safe everybody.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Frisco
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: Frisco
@fastjoe, looks nice!
Here's mine loaded up during a round trip from SF to LA.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,132
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From: NorCal
I had to twist my T-header on my last Dyna 'cause I almost ground a hole in it... I also bought one for this bike but haven't installed yet.
The S seems to scrape a lot with the further-forward mids, even with 13.5" Ohlins. I think I prefer regular mids... I had regular mids with FXR pegs and a twisted T-header. Took some corner speed w/o leaning off bike to scrape after that...
