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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 06:11 AM
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I've just ordered a set to go in my V & H big radius 2 into 2 pipes. I've watched a few YT vids but they all seem to be the bike idling or just revved. Just wondering if they will be way louder than my current baffles? Or just sound nicer. From what I've heard they make a great sound when throttling off. Any reviews would great please?
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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Curious as well, keep us informed if no one else chimes in.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Very happy with mine. I feel they sound better throughout the RPM range. They're fairly loud compared to stock but about the same compared to what I had previously (V&H Quiet baffles). Tone is much better than the V&H in my opinion.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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I've got them in my V&H 2-2 staggered Straightshots. They sound deep and throaty at any speed and rpm. I'm running some S&S 510 gear cams with an S&S Super E carb in my Softail and at idle it's very close to my old Evo sound.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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I ran a set of BCT 1.75 QQ baffles in my 2008 FXDF with a 255 cam and heavy breather, Big Radius 2x2s. I also cut the original baffles to about 1/2 their original length and stacked them in with the BCT's. Great tone at all RPMs.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Very nice sounding IMO.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkFXSTC
I've just ordered a set to go in my V & H big radius 2 into 2 pipes. I've watched a few YT vids but they all seem to be the bike idling or just revved. Just wondering if they will be way louder than my current baffles? Or just sound nicer. From what I've heard they make a great sound when throttling off. Any reviews would great please?
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I've watched a few videos on youtube about big thunder baffles - from what i gather they only give you deeper sound but still loud like the vance and hines ones.

I'm currently looking for ballfes that for my big radius 2 into 2 to sound like a sewing machine just incase i get pulled over by the cops.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Had a built 103 with 2" Khrome Werkes 2-2 pipes. The BCTM baffles mellowed it slightly, were deeper sounding, still a bit loud. Put a 4" Vortex cone in my RB 2-1 pipe and it has had the same pleasant effect...
 
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I have the BCT QQ. 07 Street Bob with V&H Big Shots.

I am getting older and don't need to lose any more hearing. I usually don't even notice the pipes under my ff helmet until I roll the throttle.
 
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When I bought my 06 Low Rider it had Screamin' Eagle II pipes with no baffles. It was incredibly loud. My ears rang after every ride. I bought some of these BCT baffles. It took the edge off but still pretty loud. No more ear ringing but still loud.
 
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