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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv
Besides the striking appearance, what is the performance and sound effect of these fishtail-style exhaust pipes? I see them around a fair amount in these parts.
The video below gives a bit of an idea of the sound...that one has no baffles and Thunder Torque Inserts installed.

As a rule there is a pretty decent DROP in low and mid range power when going to any type of True Dual exhaust. But that is easily taken care of by using Thunder Torque Inserts in them. See Dyno Chart below-





 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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samson 39" fishtails...ordered directly from Samson...took about 6 weeks to get

 
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 04:45 AM
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I really like my V&H. Along with new breather and tuner, she runs and sounds great.

 
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My heritage has a Kuryakyn inner primary cover. Was wondering if anyone knows if any certain brand of fishtail exhaust will still work with primary cover. Thanks
 
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I love the look and want it on my ride which is a 96 FLSTF. Unfortunately it seems hard to find for the 80ci models. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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I too love the old school fishtail look. I don't want super loud and I think V&H are in general too loud. How do the Sampsons compare?
 
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[/B]Pete3323;14601488]I too love the old school fishtail look. I don't want super loud and I think V&H are in general too loud. How do the Sampsons compare?
You know you can get the quiet baffles for the Vance & Hines right?
 
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I love the look and want it on my ride which is a 96 FLSTF. Unfortunately it seems hard to find for the 80ci models. Any advice would be appreciated.
models older than 96, you have to tap the frame on the left side to mount the bracket. After 96 HD tapped the frame at the factory.
 
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I put Freedom exhaust on my 2012 Fatboy.
I like I found my for a $750.00 free shipping.
I didn't go with the fishtail.
 
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