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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 12:58 PM
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Nice exhaust but I'm not sure if I like the swept up look better for the Fat Bob. Also, I may be wrong but it looks like with this TwoBros exhaust you might lose the passenger foot pegs.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Confusion reigns ... parts book shows catalytic converter in the headers for domestic as well as the HDI versions:
Ugh... such confusion over something pretty straight forward. I hope that the CAT is in the cans like I have been told, but that diagram you posted gives me doubt. The answer will present itself soon enough as I am sure there are many people who are confused as well.

Thanks for posting those diagram! Just forwarded them to my dealer as I think they might just be reciting what is on the website.
 
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Originally Posted by JekyllnHyde
Nice exhaust but I'm not sure if I like the swept up look better for the Fat Bob. Also, I may be wrong but it looks like with this TwoBros exhaust you might lose the passenger foot pegs.
Ah! I think you are right about the pegs. I am hoping that someone will produce a similar swept up aftermarket exhaust, as I realy like the stock look.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 06:19 PM
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Watch the videos, it comes with parts to move the peg.
 
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Confusion reigns ... parts book shows catalytic converter in the headers for domestic as well as the HDI versions:
Just found this video of a guy using a temperature gauge on the engine and exhaust of the 2018 Fat Bob after a ride. He notes a spike in temperature where the catalytic converter is shown on your diagram, and suggests that is exactly what is causing the heat spike.

Sadly, I think you are correct.

 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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So what's the significance of the CC location?
 
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So what's the significance of the CC location?
reduces flow. Flow restriction= loss of power
 
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So if I were to install the 2b exhaust, would I need to move the CC?
 
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So if I were to install the 2b exhaust, would I need to move the CC?
no. You'd remove the entire crappy restricted epa exhaust system. Unless you jusst feel the need to keep a cat in your pipe, ruining performance.

to be honest, probably not that smart to run out and by a pipe right now. May want to wait and see what bassani and others are bringing to the table...but, you can always sell off the two brothers pipe later. They just threw that thing together. There may be some beast stuff in the works. Anything screaming eagle should probably come off your list as well.
 
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The Stock Fat BoB exhaust looks like it weighs a ton, how much weight is that 2B's setup saving?
 
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