But this is very important. SLV, you wrote this. "You could stage 1, live with just a map and save the dyno money for later."

What does live with a map entail? Is that a remap of my bikes computer? Who does that? What does that entail? How much$?
Thanks for the info, SLV...

 

I hope you are right...everyone I know that has black pipes that are a few years old look kinda dingy. Maybe they aren't taking care of them like you are. Hard for you to say since you have a 2013...they can't be that old

 

Yeah. It's six months old. You said they get dirty and are harder to clean. If you're discussing aging, the jury is still out. If and when it gets ugly, I'll have it jet koted or powdered.

Antonio
There are many options to get a good tune without a dyno.
Downloaded HD map from the dealer.
Multiple types of tuners with downloadable maps.
Tuners with auto-tune options.

The cost can range between $150 to $800.

 

I hear ya there!

 

If I were to do it all over again, I would definitely pick the Pro Pipe instead of the Big Radius. I like the looks of the BR better, but what a PITA it is for any mods to the rear end!

BTW OP: Welcome!

 

It's just my OCD, but I can't get past curved pipes on a Harley. The fashion started with the Yamaha Warrior and kind of took off from there. Somehow I just associate them with Japanese bikes. The pipes are very popular and people like them. That's the important thing. I have the same issue with the ThunderHeader and SuperTrapp because their styled like a Brit bike pipe. Like I said, I'm a bit OCD, so my opinions don't count!

Don't even ask me about huge *** thick two-up seats! They freak me out just to see them on a Dyna!

 

i feel exactly the same about the pipes and seats! pipes are so important to the look of the bike IMO, and for the most part i much prefer the 2-2 pipes for the classic look, but the 2-1's are growing on me a bit. i have fallen in love with the d/d fatcat, and when i do my 107 kit this winter it will be going on the bike. i wish i could still use the straightshots, but the o2 sensors goof everything up i feel. right now i am using a micro tuner so the o2's don't come into play...not an option i feel once i go 107.

 

I have the Vance & Hines Big Shots installed on my 2012 Street Bob, and I absolutely love them. They sound wickedly good and have a nice, deep sound to them. They have a power chamber between the two pipes that make for great bottom end compared to my dad's 2010 Wide Glide with the Big Radius pipes. It feels like mine pulls harder on bottom end than my dad's, but I think his pulls slightly harder on the top end. Also, we both have a Stage 1 tune and the same Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather air cleaner, the only difference is the pipes.

 

Remind me not to post pics of my Sundowner on my WG lol.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I'll most likely go for the looks of the 2-2 pipes. I went for a ride this afternoon and paid attention to my rpms. I guess I don't really lug the thing around as much as I thought. Anything under 2000 rpms feels like your starting to lug it. I guess I ride from a range of 2200 to 3500 is what I found today. Great bike tho! I came from a power house of a bike an 116hp 1986 Honda V65 Magna mscle cruiser. I miss my old bike, but very pleased with this street bob. I think I`ll have many good years on it. Thanks for the input! I`ll be sure to keep ya posted on what I end up doing.