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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Installed a set of Bassani True dual 36" Fishtails on my bike today. Couple questions.
1. How do yall ride with 36"+ tails? I had raised my Shotgun Shock and still dragged on light curves lol.
2. Has anyone used a set of Big City Thunder baffles in their fish tails? These things are loud as **** and raspy. I've read about the lollipop but figure the baffles should fit.
3. Any opinions on these on a Fatboy like mine? I got em for 499 new with a scuff on one of the tips. Brand new. Love the look. Still need to install the heat shields.


 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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Like the brackets are installed wrong. Look at the side shot and you can see the bracket hanging 2" below the pipe
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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Definitely love the look. I have a lowered Ultra and all I can say is, if in doubt - take it at an angle if you can. Watch the railroad crossings and driveways.
 
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Can't answer you question but nice bike bro
 
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I'm an idiot. I swapped the brackets. All good.
 
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I'm thinking of picking up a set of Big City Thunder Quiet Baffles. Thinking they should fit snug if push em all the way back. Or should I just get the monster baffles?
 
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Mo betta
 
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Originally Posted by Jameson
I'm thinking of picking up a set of Big City Thunder Quiet Baffles. Thinking they should fit snug if push em all the way back. Or should I just get the monster baffles?
The BCT Quiet baffles are good. May also want to check out Smartpartz baffles. Likely best route to take,
 
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Maybe I'm stupid too....tell me what you did to raise the brackets to correct position....
 
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I had them on the, wrong sides, upside down lol. You can see them in the 1st pic.
 
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