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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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I am really ready for some fishtails ~ My problem is I don't want them to be much longer than the saddlebags and must be slightly shorter than the rear fender. I'm having a hell of a time getting info on the length I'll need. I tried searching, so please excuse me if there is already a thread here that I missed. I've called a few retailers and they are mostly no help. Help an old man find the right length please!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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I have Samson 28.5" pipes on my Heritage. They are essentially fender tip length.



Samson does make 23.5" pipes. If am not mistaken, Vance and Hines' shortest pipes are 28.5".

Hope this helps.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Are you putting them on a Rupp,Deluxe,Slim,Duece,60 Pan?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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36" Bassani Fishtails. They make 33" version too.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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Hello Jcsshane,

You would definitely want 23.5" fishtails to have them end at that point. Here is a picture of 23.5" ones for reference:



Thank you,
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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I'm with Doc. The 28.5" are what I have also. End right at the rear fender.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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Should he order from Samson? Lol
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Samson_tech
Hello Jcsshane,

You would definitely want 23.5" fishtails to have them end at that point. Here is a picture of 23.5" ones for reference:



Thank you,
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Are these or the 28.5" actually available?
 
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I have the Freedom 28" model on my Heritage. I would not go shorter but I do have hard bags.
 
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Are you putting them on a Rupp,Deluxe,Slim,Duece,60 Pan?


Of course.....13 Heritage classsic
 
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