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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 09:59 AM
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Looking to put some on my 08 heritage. Im currently running Samson true duals and would like to toss some fishtail slip ons on. Im thinking 39's (42's might be a bit much) and was curious who is running what.
 
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My Springer has fishtail slip on mufflers but not sure of the make.
 

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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by duffy8540

My Springer has fishtail slip on mufflers but not sure of the make.
Same here. And, these have some baffling in them. They sound good, but aren't "barky" like many fishtails.




 
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 05:42 PM
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I’m running 36” Basanis but if I were doing it again I would buy True Dual Headers and a set of fishtails from Steady Custom Cycles.

I have never been a fan of the Samsons


 

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Originally Posted by Tall Timber
I’m running 36” Basanis but if I were doing it again I would buy True Dual Headers and a set of fishtails from Steady Custom Cycles.

I have never been a fan of the Samsons

Those are 36's? Looks good. I have been eyeing steady custom ones.. What makes you wanna go with them?
 
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Sorry I cant remember the brand..I've had them on my Ultra. I like the look an they have a sound all their own. Watch the curb baking in, they eat fishtails.
 

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Originally Posted by sharpshooter
Those are 36's? Looks good. I have been eyeing steady custom ones.. What makes you wanna go with them?
Solid chrome mounting brackets unlike the Basanis and I can run 2 sets of tail pipes. (Shorter for general riding and longer for shows)
 
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Originally Posted by Tall Timber
Solid chrome mounting brackets unlike the Basanis and I can run 2 sets of tail pipes. (Shorter for general riding and longer for shows)

It looks like their site says 3-4 weeks lead times. I messaged them on FB to ask how accurate that was, They read it and never responded lol.. If Im reading it right.. It looks like their slip ons are less than $300
 
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Originally Posted by sharpshooter
It looks like their site says 3-4 weeks lead times. I messaged them on FB to ask how accurate that was, They read it and never responded lol.. If Im reading it right.. It looks like their slip ons are less than $300
I sent them an email a few days ago and haven't heard anything back from them either...
 
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I have Freedom Performance true duel Shark Tails. After 3 years they look like the day I put them on and the sound is awesome without baffles just Thunder Torque inserts. They call these 36"

 
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