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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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Default Pipes for my new Fat boy

m buying a new 2017 aft boy next week. I want my bike to sound like a loud Harley. Could you recommend pipes from the Harley dealer?

This is my first Harley and I am not that familiar with how to upgrade the exhaust for sound and performance.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:45 PM
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I did Vance and Hines on mine with a stage 1 upgrade. Just ask your dealership where you are buying your bike.

Oh, congrads on the bike. I love the Fatboy.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:46 PM
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Just depends on what style you like and how loud you want it to be. I like my V&H 2 into 1 Pro Pipe. Loud enough and better performance than a 2 into 2. Plus the fat look fits well with the rest of the bike.



Shameless plug===>>> If you agree then you should just buy my bike instead of that new one! Lots of mods already done! Orlando isn't too far from Jensen Beach! I've got an ad in the bikes for sale section.

Whatever you end up with, you'll want to tune for it as well. I have the V&H FP3 on my bike. It lets you update your tune with your smartphone.
 

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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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We went with Rinehart Cross Backs.

 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mother
Just depends on what style you like and how loud you want it to be. I like my V&H 2 into 1 Pro Pipe. Loud enough and better performance than a 2 into 2. Plus the fat look fits well with the rest of the bike.



Shameless plug===>>> If you agree then you should just buy my bike instead of that new one Lots of mods already done! Orlando isn't too far from Jensen Beach! I've got an add in the bikes for sale section.

Whatever you end up with, you'll want to tune for it as well. I have the V&H FP3 on my bike. It lets you update your tune with your smartphone.
Fine looking bike, Mother. The bars, exhaust and rear tire really go well together.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 06:23 PM
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I've got Reinhardt Cross-backs on mine. Love the sound and look. The pipe does get a little hot on my leg, but adjusted pretty quick when I put my foot down, I just have to make sure it is not resting on the pipe. I test rode most of the bikes on the Harley Demo truck a few weeks ago and was glad when I finished all the rides that the Fat Boy was my favorite followed by a Road King Speacial as my second. I did like the gearing and response of the M8, but not enough to trade me FB16S. Enjoy the bike no matter what exhaust you choose!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 08:29 PM
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I have Vance and Hines Bigshots
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by uklauren
I have Vance and Hines Bigshots
I switch from Samson Rip Saw to VH Big Shots Staggard with VH quiet baffles. Sound is Awesome.
 
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Im partial to these from V&H.
 
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Great looking Fatboy!
 
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