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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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I called Vance and Hines a month ago. They stated they were beginning to work on the "factory sanctioned" pipes (some have already installed the big radius and BR 2-1) finalized. The dude stated it could be a month or so until they get it completed. You can most likely get the current pipes to fit with some minor modifications, but V & H stated they would not cover any of these under warranty.

I'm willing to wait awhile longer, as I really like the BR pipes. Any have any update on these pipes? I guess I could call V & H again, but thought some of you might have already talked to them.

Also, what other pipes do you think would look good on my Blue Rocker-C?

John
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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I have the same word as you on the BR pipes. I haven't seen any other pics of the Rocker with different pipes. There was a guy working with Photoshop who was able to picture the bike with the BR pipes and some other mods. They look great, I plan to swap my stock pipes out as soon as they are available.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Default RE: Pipes for the Rocker...What and When?

I stopped by my local HD dealer. He stated he would call the tech line at Vance and Hines and try to get the update.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Yaffe's or Martin Bros. would look sick on a Rocker.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Try out Wicked Brothers, performance or OEM series. Any one of those pipes would look good, about 8 to choose from. They are all 2-1 though but that is what I like.

http://www.wickedbrosexhaust.com/exhausts.html

 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Default RE: Pipes for the Rocker...What and When?

Spoke with a tech from V&H last week (looking for Big Radius 2-2). Said wouldn't have them out until Apr or May because they needed to be tested.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Mike,

I kind of thought that...One of my local guys is installing them already. I told them I want to wait to have them covered under warranty. Not sure I can wait that long, as the stock pipes are pretty embarrasing[8D]
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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I just checked with Hooker for some Troublemakers, but they don't have anything for Rockers either. From my conversation with the tech, it didn't seem like they were in a rush to get them done either.
 
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GrampsWyat, Are you familiar with the quality and sound of the Wicked Bros or was your recommendation based on style?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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I think the rocker didn't sell so well and with that, aftermarket manufacturers aren't going to put much time or money into R&D for products. Might be stuck with a very limited selection or shelling out for custom fab.
 
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