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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Love my BSS. Great sound. Look great. Of course, that's my opinion.

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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Take the BSS together with sum quiet baffles
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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I like everything about mine. I went with them because I liked the looks and they sound great. I thought about the radius, but I think the straight pipes fit the NT "look" better.



 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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dude get what u originally ordered
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:41 AM
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Go with the BSS, it seems like everyone has the Big Radius. BSS look really good.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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I'd go with the BSS if it were me. Seems like everyone has the BR and the look of the BSS is a lot cleaner looking. Just my .02.

I have heard both and I think the BSS has a much better sound to them.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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get what YOU want!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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Been waiting for new exhaust and today they came in, Only problem was they are the wrong ones. I ordered the Vance and Hines big Radius and they ordered the Big Shots Staggered. They told me that I could have 10% off the BSS or it will be another week to reorder the BR. I looked at the BSS on VH website and they look pretty cool. Not sure what to do. Anyone know how they sound? Told dealer I would let them know tomorrow. Any Ideas?

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Dan

my personal choice would be the bss... but i would try to get him to take 20% off instead of 10%.

though i'm partial to straight lines on a bike for sure and could never understand the "radius" thing

 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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I like everything about mine. I went with them because I liked the looks and they sound great. I thought about the radius, but I think the straight pipes fit the NT "look" better.




dwilzen1... for instance... check out this guy's bss... straight lines... makes his train look like it's steamin down the road even while its parked on the sidestand... just my opinion
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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BSS has the crossover, correct? Big Radius do not. For the money, the BSS probably do much better numbers on the dyno, have more low end grunt, and probably sound better. They don't look as good.
 
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