Which pipes?
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Rolla
I have the short shots on mine, and I am happy.
But really, when it comes to pipes you'll get many different opinions. It's almost like which color is the best.
Some will no doubt give better performance. Most 2 into 1 pipes are better for pure performance than the 2 into 2 pipes.
But when it comes to "looks" or "sound", it's just way too subjective.
But really, when it comes to pipes you'll get many different opinions. It's almost like which color is the best.
Some will no doubt give better performance. Most 2 into 1 pipes are better for pure performance than the 2 into 2 pipes.
But when it comes to "looks" or "sound", it's just way too subjective.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 311
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From: Seattle, WA
I've had the Big Radius on my bike from day1. If I had it to do over again, I'd go with the short shots for one reason: The lower pipe is routed under the mid-mount foot peg. I've scraped the crap outta my lower heat shield...It rusts if I don't keep it clean and dry which is almost impossible with the weather here in Seattle.
Other than the lower pipe location, I love the looks and sound of the Big Radius. This is the third set of V&H pipes I've owned on bikes and I've loved them all.
The BR were supposed to be a performance upgrade...just as long as you don't care about lean angle.
Other than the lower pipe location, I love the looks and sound of the Big Radius. This is the third set of V&H pipes I've owned on bikes and I've loved them all.
The BR were supposed to be a performance upgrade...just as long as you don't care about lean angle.
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I've always liked the big shot staggered, slash cuts. They have a simple and classic style, and the power chamber gives a power boost similar to a 2 into 1.
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