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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I just added a free flow air cleaner, not sure if I should go with slip-ons or V&H big radius exhaust system. What are the advantages and disadvantages with both?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Advantages?
The main advantage to V&H Big Radius is that it will look like this:


 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Full set..... and tune it at the same time...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Mate. Get the V&H. I have the staggered Big Shots. Awsome sound. Forget the slip ons. Nothing looks better than a full aftermarket system. You wont be dissappointed. You wont have to worry about so called noisy engine/gears syndrome.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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I have to say go with the full set. Of course I vote for the V&H. I was going to go with the BR but a friend had BSS on his Fatty. I liked the sound and look, so that is what I went with.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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rush for slipons, V& H for full....if money not an issue go full pipe
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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ORIGINAL: riles10

rush for slipons, V& H for full....if money not an issue go full pipe
Can't get said easier than that. My delema is that I WANT two sets. I was soooooo torn between the V&H Big Radius and the Big Shots Staggard. I went with the BSS, but every time I look at Texas Fatboy's bike I wish there were a quick-disconnect so I could swap between moods that I'm in.

I think we all assume Pat that you know NOT to add pipes without being ready for fuel handling changes now that you already have a high-flow a/c on. Not sure what needs to be adjusted by adding the slip-ons, but full pipe changes REQUIRE that you do something.

Good luck with your decision and your budget.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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I also had a hard time between the BR and BSS, but I think I like the BR alittle more. They are both nice your right I wish I can get both of them.
 
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Texas Fat Boy - fine looking exhaust..... I hope my bike can grow up to be like yours....... [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Default RE: Slip-ons or pipes

Man, I wish my decision was easier for my 07' Deluxe. I'm still trying to figure out if 2:1's will look good or take away from the Deluxe look.

One of my buddies was just telling me today to go with a good slipon, like the pythons. For the money, and performance, would be satisfied.

but my vote would be still full exhaust....
 
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