2014 Streetbob. Help with Exhaust option.
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04-08-2014, 03:05 PM
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2014 Streetbob. Help with Exhaust option.
Hello all,
I bought a 2014 Street bob (first HD bike) and have tons of plans for it. I already installed heavy breather. However, I am stuck on which pipes to put on? I want it to look good and performance is a plus but not my #1. Also, I want them louder than stock but not annoying loud.
I really like V&H Big Radius 2-into-2 as well as Thunderheader. Whatever I go with will be black. My questions are...
1. I like BR. TH are ok looking... What are your thoughts on looks?
2. Which of these are Louder? and which sound better?
3. Everywhere I read that TH give better performance...How much better than BR?
if anyone can chime in it would be much appreciated.
I bought a 2014 Street bob (first HD bike) and have tons of plans for it. I already installed heavy breather. However, I am stuck on which pipes to put on? I want it to look good and performance is a plus but not my #1. Also, I want them louder than stock but not annoying loud.
I really like V&H Big Radius 2-into-2 as well as Thunderheader. Whatever I go with will be black. My questions are...
1. I like BR. TH are ok looking... What are your thoughts on looks?
2. Which of these are Louder? and which sound better?
3. Everywhere I read that TH give better performance...How much better than BR?
if anyone can chime in it would be much appreciated.
#2
04-08-2014, 06:33 PM
I had the same dilema. Ended up with V&H slipons, I think they sound great.
1st problem your bike uses the new small O2 sensor 14mm not the old 18mm. Be sure whatever you get is set up for 14mm O2's
2nd problem Tuner, the pipes you are looking at will need tuner for sure. V&H will want to sell you there's. Nothing wrong with that but the Dynojet Powervision is a much better option but more money. Better yet, go to fuelmoto.com But there are many options out there.
Without a tuner though, if there are any power gains to be had with the pipes, they will be minimal to nothing at all.
1st problem your bike uses the new small O2 sensor 14mm not the old 18mm. Be sure whatever you get is set up for 14mm O2's
2nd problem Tuner, the pipes you are looking at will need tuner for sure. V&H will want to sell you there's. Nothing wrong with that but the Dynojet Powervision is a much better option but more money. Better yet, go to fuelmoto.com But there are many options out there.
Without a tuner though, if there are any power gains to be had with the pipes, they will be minimal to nothing at all.
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04-08-2014, 07:13 PM
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Hello all,
I bought a 2014 Street bob (first HD bike) and have tons of plans for it. I already installed heavy breather. However, I am stuck on which pipes to put on? I want it to look good and performance is a plus but not my #1. Also, I want them louder than stock but not annoying loud.
I really like V&H Big Radius 2-into-2 as well as Thunderheader. Whatever I go with will be black. My questions are...
1. I like BR. TH are ok looking... What are your thoughts on looks?
2. Which of these are Louder? and which sound better?
3. Everywhere I read that TH give better performance...How much better than BR?
if anyone can chime in it would be much appreciated.
I bought a 2014 Street bob (first HD bike) and have tons of plans for it. I already installed heavy breather. However, I am stuck on which pipes to put on? I want it to look good and performance is a plus but not my #1. Also, I want them louder than stock but not annoying loud.
I really like V&H Big Radius 2-into-2 as well as Thunderheader. Whatever I go with will be black. My questions are...
1. I like BR. TH are ok looking... What are your thoughts on looks?
2. Which of these are Louder? and which sound better?
3. Everywhere I read that TH give better performance...How much better than BR?
if anyone can chime in it would be much appreciated.
You can see against the black brake lever how much the pipe turned color. I love the th but there's a ton of good options out there as well
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04-08-2014, 07:16 PM
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04-08-2014, 07:58 PM
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I REALLY like the big radius, and they sound awesome.
Im not a fan of 2-1, I know they are better for the bikes performance, and respect that, but whenever I see them it makes me think Goldwing!
At the last minute I went with short shots, and couldn't be happier. Runs awesome, and and great tone and volume.
You just cant beat the look of the big radius though.
Im not a fan of 2-1, I know they are better for the bikes performance, and respect that, but whenever I see them it makes me think Goldwing!
At the last minute I went with short shots, and couldn't be happier. Runs awesome, and and great tone and volume.
You just cant beat the look of the big radius though.
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Thanks for the replies...Still want to know which of the 2 pipes is louder? Im definitely going with one of those 2 (big radius or thunderheader) just need to make up my mind. Also, Currently I have the heavy breather installed but the bike has not had the Stage 1 Download to the ECM. When I install the pipes should I get the download? or buy a Power Commander V? or Both?
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04-08-2014, 10:17 PM
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Thanks for the replies...Still want to know which of the 2 pipes is louder? Im definitely going with one of those 2 (big radius or thunderheader) just need to make up my mind. Also, Currently I have the heavy breather installed but the bike has not had the Stage 1 Download to the ECM. When I install the pipes should I get the download? or buy a Power Commander V? or Both?