Exhaust System Topics New and old exhaust system discussions. Fitment issues to sound bites and suggestions. Post them here.

Fishtail slip ons

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 8, 2015 | 12:59 PM
  #1  
IRONHORSE I's Avatar
IRONHORSE I
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 309
Likes: 815
From: SE Texas
Default Fishtail slip ons

Anyone running these on a FLHX?
I am considering the V and H, Python, or Bassani or maybe Samson as well. Anyone have any experience with any of these? Which are louder, best performing, match well with power tune duals (heat shields) etc..
 
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2015 | 06:14 PM
  #2  
OldEnuf2NoBtr's Avatar
OldEnuf2NoBtr
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,162
Likes: 1,906
From: Doghouse... mostly
Default

Seeing how you want somebody to give you a rundown/critique on 4 different sets of fishtails, I seriously doubt you're going to get any one answer that you'll want to hear as nobody has all 4 sets in their garage and change them out every time that they go for a ride for comparisons. Go down to your nearest Dealer and look around to see what they have in their used inventory then start the bike up and listen. It may take awhile for you to do it this way but you'll have your answer first hand.
 
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2015 | 05:30 PM
  #3  
dfwhockey17's Avatar
dfwhockey17
Outstanding HDF Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,400
Likes: 284
From: Fort Worth, TX
Default

For fishtails, Samson sounds the best IMO. For quality of the pipes you listed, Bassani are the best IMO. Python are made by V&H, they are made as Drag Specialties house brand. They are a bit louder than their comparable V&H pipe intentionally. Being they are made by V&H I would not consider them as I am not a fan of V&H at all.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sharpshooter
Touring Models
17
May 20, 2014 01:19 PM
HDPIG403
Touring Models
5
Sep 12, 2010 11:30 PM
Gliden
Touring Models
30
Sep 1, 2010 11:29 PM
cornking
Touring Models
13
Feb 16, 2009 09:58 PM
Westy
Exhaust System Topics
5
Jan 4, 2006 09:42 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:32 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE