2018 fat bob exhaust options?
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I know that stock swept up exhaust system on the Sportster XR1200 weighs about 40 lbs. Let's say this new Fat Bob's stock exhaust weighs 5 lbs less at 35 lbs. In that case it would be a 21 lb weight loss for the Fat Bob. That would make a big difference in the power-to-weight ratio.
Of course this is just speculation but I don't see the Fat Bobs stock exhaust weighing much less than the XR1200's (it might weigh more) so I think the 21 lb weight loss might be pretty accurate. But even if it's just a 10 lb loss, that's still good.
Last edited by JekyllnHyde; Sep 11, 2017 at 01:24 AM.
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From: Connecticut
I know that stock swept up exhaust system on the Sportster XR1200 weighs about 40 lbs. Let's say this new Fat Bob's stock exhaust weighs 5 lbs less at 35 lbs. (I don't see it weighing much less, and who know, it could be more). In that case it would be a 21 lb weight loss for the Fat Bob. That would make a big difference in the power-to-weight ratio.
Last edited by JekyllnHyde; Sep 11, 2017 at 01:32 AM.
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I have taken off the mufflers and have visually confirmed the cats are in the HEADER pipe of the 2018 Fat Bob. Just to add, the mufflers weigh a TON.
The mufflers themselves looks extremely restrictive as well.
I talked to a guy just before about cutting out and re-welding the pipe to remove the cat, but what do you guys typically do with the mufflers? hole saw?
The mufflers themselves looks extremely restrictive as well.
I talked to a guy just before about cutting out and re-welding the pipe to remove the cat, but what do you guys typically do with the mufflers? hole saw?
Tourer
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From: New Mexico
On my '14 Road King, removed the Cat from the head pipe, left the cans stock and had a Power Commander ECU reflash, a little more sound and runs great.
Bike still looks completely stock and my neighbors don't hate me...........
My head pipe was cut, Cat removed, re welded and the original heat shields fit perfectly.
Bike still looks completely stock and my neighbors don't hate me...........
My head pipe was cut, Cat removed, re welded and the original heat shields fit perfectly.
this is why you dont rush and order the first thing you see.... road rage 3 is here/coming... better than 2bros.
Cruiser
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From: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Cruiser
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this is why you dont rush and order the first thing you see.... road rage 3 is here/coming... better than 2bros.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMozaVn...=bassanixhaust
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMozaVn...=bassanixhaust
http://www.bassanipipes.com/ the black ones and chrome ones will be along soon. no need to rush, within about 6 months the market will be swimming in all types of goods.
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Road Warrior
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From: USA
this is why you dont rush and order the first thing you see.... road rage 3 is here/coming... better than 2bros.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMozaVn...=bassanixhaust
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMozaVn...=bassanixhaust
i love mine
mine at idle
mine on the road, sounds muffled because my mic is in my helmet behind my head:
moparbrent760's (sound from mic is odd):
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