New exhaust
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New exhaust
I bought a Bassani 2-1 exhaust for my Heritage. It came in today, so I thought I would put it on. I didn't check out all the details before buying it. I need bushings for the o2 sensors. It's not a problem , just a little unexpected bump in the road. Such is life...
....I need to do more research when buying new stuff...Live and learn. I will finish the install tomorrow. Post a few pics and give a ride report. I also had to rob flanges from an old exhaust as the Bassani's don't come with flanges. I am removing a D&D fat cat 2-1, it came with everything. I hope the Bassani sound and performance is good or I will be getting rid of this thing.
....I need to do more research when buying new stuff...Live and learn. I will finish the install tomorrow. Post a few pics and give a ride report. I also had to rob flanges from an old exhaust as the Bassani's don't come with flanges. I am removing a D&D fat cat 2-1, it came with everything. I hope the Bassani sound and performance is good or I will be getting rid of this thing.
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Yea that's where I was looking. I was going to order from Phat , but their price went up considerably in a week!
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Here is the report guys. First I have to admit, I am a dumb a$$, the bushings were there all along. I owe Bassani an apology. I am very pleased with the pipe except for the tip, which I will change. It looks good, is higher off the ground, runs about the same, and sounds so much better. I do however think the D&D is a better quality pipe, but it cost more too. I only have one pic at the moment but will do more later....
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Both the Bassani RR II & the D&D Fat Cat are on my list of exhaust possibilities on my '05 Night Train. What didn't you like about the Fat Cat? The high praise I have seen is what put them on my list despite the cost adder. Thanks.
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My HD tech runs the Bassani RR on his FLHR, we took the wrap off the baffle to give the bike a little more bark and rasp. This can be done without effecting the performance of the pipe. Let us know what you think as these pipes are the two I recommend over anything else, and I would like to know your thoughts on the differences....
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The sound was the only thing I didn't like about it. I do believe that it is a better quality pipe than the Bassani. just like the sound so much better though. It ran great though, never better.
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The D&D pipe in this case is the outlier in this case. Most pipes do not come with the flange rings, and some even without the flanges themselves. I know D&D pipes are a bit more expensive, but you are getting what you pay for...the little extras, the better quality, fit and finish. I am in no way bashing Bassani in this case, I have a bike with their exhaust on it; I am just pointing out they are in the norm here....
My HD tech runs the Bassani RR on his FLHR, we took the wrap off the baffle to give the bike a little more bark and rasp. This can be done without effecting the performance of the pipe. Let us know what you think as these pipes are the two I recommend over anything else, and I would like to know your thoughts on the differences....
My HD tech runs the Bassani RR on his FLHR, we took the wrap off the baffle to give the bike a little more bark and rasp. This can be done without effecting the performance of the pipe. Let us know what you think as these pipes are the two I recommend over anything else, and I would like to know your thoughts on the differences....