Fat Boy Pipes
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Hey I like the Big Swoopies. But the name (Swoopies?)?
Hey I like the Big Swoopies. But the name (Swoopies?)?
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What all is needed for the install. I called the dealer and they are talking $1800. Seems very high. They said the the pipes are $689 (Big Radius). Race tuner, download, air cleaner.etc another $600 and $400 for the install. Do I need all that stuff installed?
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RE: Fat Boy Pipes
Don't forget I still have those RUSH Slip-Ons for sale which are pleanty loud. Keep in mind if you want to go to a full exhaust system you will probably want to get the full stage 1.That includes a fuel management system, air filter, and the exhaust. You can't go wrong with V & H or Samson.
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Sideshots are an awesome option. You don't see them everyday like the BSS. I think they are less than the Big Radius but give a similar look.
They are way overselling you. You should be able to get BSS or Sideshots for $500. You don't need race tuner, etc. You need that if you are going to make a lot of changes. If there is a good map for your combination then simply getting the $100 remap is fine, and Stage 1 with V&H pipes is pretty good map, mine runs awesome.
My shop told me to forget the fancy air cleaners. With the heads being airflow challenged, just replace the regular filter with a K&N. My bike is V&H BSS, remap, K&N filter and it pulls and sounds as good as any Stage 1 I've ever ridden. The extra filter money isn't needed - that extra air at the top of the intake trac just can't get through the TC88's flow challenged heads.
So:
Pipes $500-$550
K&N Filter $40
Remap $100-$125
Install $100-$150
is what the whole shootin match needs to cost. Most worthwhile "extra" would be PCIII or Race Tuner.
They are way overselling you. You should be able to get BSS or Sideshots for $500. You don't need race tuner, etc. You need that if you are going to make a lot of changes. If there is a good map for your combination then simply getting the $100 remap is fine, and Stage 1 with V&H pipes is pretty good map, mine runs awesome.
My shop told me to forget the fancy air cleaners. With the heads being airflow challenged, just replace the regular filter with a K&N. My bike is V&H BSS, remap, K&N filter and it pulls and sounds as good as any Stage 1 I've ever ridden. The extra filter money isn't needed - that extra air at the top of the intake trac just can't get through the TC88's flow challenged heads.
So:
Pipes $500-$550
K&N Filter $40
Remap $100-$125
Install $100-$150
is what the whole shootin match needs to cost. Most worthwhile "extra" would be PCIII or Race Tuner.
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From: Madison,OH
RE: Fat Boy Pipes
I just replaced my stock/SE's with V&H Big Short Shots and I love em!! Long shots are nice too, but I am going to chrome the swingarm and everything on the back end and wanted it all to show, that's why I went with the shorts.