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From: Orlando
Guys I just got my 09 FXD in October. I am looking at putting Vance and Hines straight shot slip-ons, K&n air filter, and a power commander. i am trying to keep the cost down on my first mod. Does this combo make sense, or is it a waste of money?
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My pic probably gives my preference away. Both are nice pipes though. They are all louder than stock but I was surprised the BR's aren't any louder than they are. They really only scream when you get on the throttle.
I've yet to experience any issues with them pointing at the ground and kicking up dust or dirt in my face. They point down but the also point backwards. I guess if the wind were blowing right....
I've yet to experience any issues with them pointing at the ground and kicking up dust or dirt in my face. They point down but the also point backwards. I guess if the wind were blowing right....
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Guys I just got my 09 FXD in October. I am looking at putting Vance and Hines straight shot slip-ons, K&n air filter, and a power commander. i am trying to keep the cost down on my first mod. Does this combo make sense, or is it a waste of money?
First Harley guys...... Thanks
First Harley guys...... Thanks
The straightshots are nice looking and sound nice too. I was running them before my big radius. I picked them up half price. I couldn't resist a good deal on the big radius though so I replaced them and sold the shots for more than I paid for them.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Tacoma, WA
I really like the look of the short shots. If you put the quite baffles in they sound good and are not too loud.
I only went with the BR 2-1 because you don't see it on every other bike you see, but I did like the short shots.
Short Shots are a great bang for the buck.
I have a set with less that 400 miles on them off of my 09 sitting in my shop, perfect cond., I might want to off load to help pay for front lowering kit and true-track.
I only went with the BR 2-1 because you don't see it on every other bike you see, but I did like the short shots.
Short Shots are a great bang for the buck.
I have a set with less that 400 miles on them off of my 09 sitting in my shop, perfect cond., I might want to off load to help pay for front lowering kit and true-track.
Last edited by tweakin; Dec 29, 2008 at 05:39 PM.
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Very easy to install the slipons and stage 1 a/c. Probably easy enough to do the PCIII although I've never done it. I hear you can order them preprogrammed for your specific setup from FuelMoto and then it's just plug and play.
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From: S.E. MO
I really like the look of the short shots. If you put the quite baffles in they sound good and are not too loud.
I only went with the BR 2-1 because you don't see it on every other bike you see, but I did like the short shots.
Short Shots are a great bang for the buck.
I have a set with less that 400 miles on them off of my 09 sitting in my shop, perfect cond., I might want to off load to help pay for front lowering kit and true-track.
I only went with the BR 2-1 because you don't see it on every other bike you see, but I did like the short shots.
Short Shots are a great bang for the buck.
I have a set with less that 400 miles on them off of my 09 sitting in my shop, perfect cond., I might want to off load to help pay for front lowering kit and true-track.
Shoot me a price if you want to sell them. I might go that way but still undecided.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Central California
If it were me I would go for a 2 into 1 pipe, especially if your after some power gain. Go for the Thunderheader. I had one on my last bike, I'm saving up for another one now. My dealer threw in the Rineharts to seal the deal as they say.
Last edited by black09FXD; Dec 29, 2008 at 08:26 PM. Reason: misspell
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Central Missouri
I have the black shortshot staggered pipes on my street bob. I love em! When I first installed them from the stock pipes, I thought they were too loud...........! I then quickly slapped myself, thought about what I had just said to myself, washed my own mouth out with soap for what I said and then reminded myself how AWESOME they sound! Sorry, no pics. I'm a new member and not that smart yet.