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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 11:02 PM
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I finally bought some fishtails. I went with Python Fishtails made by Vance & Hines. With so many option out there, I went with these and I'm happy I did. Looks great and sound amazing. I'm attaching before and after photos.










 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 08:55 AM
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Very nice, changed the look of your bike.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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Thanks, I'm really digging it.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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what length are those? 33? do you have any issues with dragging? i REALLY want to go fishtail on mine, but i worry about dragging them thru driveways and i do ride aggresivly at times in the mountains. is your bike lowered?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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It sure did, and it's been a long time coming too. Once I sell my old exhaust. I'll be able to buy some hard stretched saddlebags.
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:35 AM
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They're 36", Python Fishtails. These are made by Vance and Hines and only make them in one size. I test rode it yesterday after the install, I didn't scrape. However, I have a Shotgun Shock system so I can raise it if needed to. I recommend going Pythons if you like the Vance and Hines sound.
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what length are those? 33? do you have any issues with dragging? i REALLY want to go fishtail on mine, but i worry about dragging them thru driveways and i do ride aggresivly at times in the mountains. is your bike lowered?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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I like the look of the dual exhaust but have always wondered about the left side coming up so close to the seat. I assume it can get hot, especially when moving slow.
 
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Looks fantastic. What year is your bike ? How hard we're they to install ?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 04:10 PM
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I'm wondering too, but I'll update later when I get some mileage on them.
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