Switchback Exhaust
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ca.
Bassani proto-type pipes
When are the bassani's gonna be ready?
got a few quotes from V&H dealers but apparently the o2 plugs wont fit.
good thing I did some research coz I was getting the exhaust shipped to Australia from the US and the last thing I need is a set of pipes that dont fit.
Told a few of the dealers the new model FLD but they insisted that last years dyna pipes would fit
Love the Bassani pipes
got a few quotes from V&H dealers but apparently the o2 plugs wont fit.
good thing I did some research coz I was getting the exhaust shipped to Australia from the US and the last thing I need is a set of pipes that dont fit.
Told a few of the dealers the new model FLD but they insisted that last years dyna pipes would fit
Love the Bassani pipes
Also look at the build specs and material used by V&H, Thunderheader, etc. The only two who I can see so far who use top quality materials are, Bassani and D&D.
I am committed to give a complete and unbiased report when this system is done. I really urge you to make the educated guess after doing the due diligence. An exhaust system that costs $700 or $400 is based upon either low profit margin OR superior build quality, right? Why else would there be such disparaity in price? Mr Bassani is old school and he is on this. To me, that old school connotation is something that comes from a day when quality and reputation, honor and integrity was the basis of the company model. People can say that's merely a romantic notion and I'm kidding myself, but I grew up in an era where made in USA meant something...quality! Darrel Bassani is committed to that notion and is what his company has produced for 40 years. You see, he is a consumer too. You know who else had that mind-set? Steve Jobs. Compare him to Bill Gates and how Gates went forward and with what, then look into Job's business model. Day and night.
Last edited by FBinSoCal; Oct 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ca.
Yes, they will be doing a slip-on in both chrome and black, choice of contrasting tips in same same. If you think that clip sounded good, you should hear the "sweet spot" in 5th @ 3000 rpm's...like puddin bro, like puddin! lol
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ca.
edit: I failed to mention, not only will the slip-ons be offered in chrome and black with choice of tips, they are also doing megaphone type (such as what i have in my album) and also straight, like our stockers. Are you smiling yet?
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From: Texas
You need a T25 torx for the topmost fastener, and a standard 5/32" allen for the remaining five fasteners. Very straight forward process. Takes about ten minutes. Make sure you use Anti-sieze on the threads when you reassemble.
Stage II
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: NJ
I removed the catalytic converter from my 2012 Switchback. What i did was cut a window in the exhaust header where the cat is located, removed the cat and welded the header back together, the heat shield covers all welds.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: here
did you take any pictures?
the head pipe is stainless steel isn't it?
I haven't done mine like this yet because I have not gotten a solid yes it is or no it isn't
need to know so I rig my welder accordingly
hows the heat diff?
does the back cyl still do the creepy shut off thing?
im yanking that mother out of there
I haven't done mine like this yet because I have not gotten a solid yes it is or no it isn't
need to know so I rig my welder accordingly
hows the heat diff?
does the back cyl still do the creepy shut off thing?
im yanking that mother out of there
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: here
http://werule.com/images/fld/batwing/
initial fittings going to be slam dunk as long as I do not run out of cutting discs
initial fittings going to be slam dunk as long as I do not run out of cutting discs