Looking at exhausts
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Looking at exhausts
Other than ebay, where should/could I be looking for a good exhaust system without spending a truck load of $$$$$$?
Second question: Can anyone tell me a good exhaust that is not toooooooo loud? I'm looking performance and style over loud.
BTW It will be on a 2006 FXSTI
Thanks,
Second question: Can anyone tell me a good exhaust that is not toooooooo loud? I'm looking performance and style over loud.
BTW It will be on a 2006 FXSTI
Thanks,
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Ur loud may be too quiet to me, and my truck might be bigger than Urs..???
Way to many variables in this one to answer...
Bottom line is;
Slip-ons = small truck.
Baffle size = Loudness
Way to many variables in this one to answer...
Bottom line is;
Slip-ons = small truck.
Baffle size = Loudness
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You are right. I wasn't thinking staight. Let me see if I can try his again.
I really like the look and sound of the V/H Shortshots (this also includes the staggards). How do the other similar looking brands compare to the V/H for look/sound/quality. In particular Sampson BG shorties, Roadburners, Bub, etc.
I really like the look and sound of the V/H Shortshots (this also includes the staggards). How do the other similar looking brands compare to the V/H for look/sound/quality. In particular Sampson BG shorties, Roadburners, Bub, etc.
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IMO V&H's around here is on 75% of the Harleys.
U'll loose power in the lower rpm range with the shorty's, <3500rpms
The BSS has the power chamber, not as good as a set of 2-1's but better than most 2-2's without one.
The exception to this is the BSR's 2-2, they give great performance for what they are and thats because their length must be just right.
I really don't know much about the others. but will say the V&H are top runners in quality and sound..
They have that race car header almost baffle less sound to them, loud to a lot of us older riders.
Looks, will have to be Your choice, but either the BSR2-2 or BSS will make U happy in all areas. If I had to pick one, it would be the BSS;s cause it should have a little bit more low end, and I mean little with the PC between the pipes.
The short shots look bad but believe me the pipes will be right at Ur ears and over a period of time U'll need plugs or U'll have hearing damage..
U'll loose power in the lower rpm range with the shorty's, <3500rpms
The BSS has the power chamber, not as good as a set of 2-1's but better than most 2-2's without one.
The exception to this is the BSR's 2-2, they give great performance for what they are and thats because their length must be just right.
I really don't know much about the others. but will say the V&H are top runners in quality and sound..
They have that race car header almost baffle less sound to them, loud to a lot of us older riders.
Looks, will have to be Your choice, but either the BSR2-2 or BSS will make U happy in all areas. If I had to pick one, it would be the BSS;s cause it should have a little bit more low end, and I mean little with the PC between the pipes.
The short shots look bad but believe me the pipes will be right at Ur ears and over a period of time U'll need plugs or U'll have hearing damage..
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When I was shopping for my pipes I called up drvtwin.com. They quoted me an awesome price, shipped to my door, on the black V&H shortshot staggereds
Eastern Performance matched it out the door (their store is 20 min. down the road from me).
I went with EP just in case the product was flawed in any way. I also didn't want to wait on shipping.
Eastern Performance matched it out the door (their store is 20 min. down the road from me).
I went with EP just in case the product was flawed in any way. I also didn't want to wait on shipping.
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Consider a good 2-1 pipe if you want performance without too much noise.
I really dig how my Rinehart has a nice low rumble at idle and low RPM takeoff but builds into a nice throaty roar when on the gas.
That being said my last set of pipes were the V&H Big Shots Staggereds, and the Short shots before that. Man those pipes sound like....A Harley probably should sound!
I have found my best prices on Pipes on E-Bay. Bought my BSS for $375.00 shipped from an overstocked dealer, Bought my Rineharts for a tad over $500 shipped. I have searched high and low and just cant seem to find pricing any cheaper than the Bay.
I really dig how my Rinehart has a nice low rumble at idle and low RPM takeoff but builds into a nice throaty roar when on the gas.
That being said my last set of pipes were the V&H Big Shots Staggereds, and the Short shots before that. Man those pipes sound like....A Harley probably should sound!
I have found my best prices on Pipes on E-Bay. Bought my BSS for $375.00 shipped from an overstocked dealer, Bought my Rineharts for a tad over $500 shipped. I have searched high and low and just cant seem to find pricing any cheaper than the Bay.
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