Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Thunderheaders vs FatcAt

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 03:07 PM
  #21  
brettnbama's Avatar
brettnbama
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,131
Likes: 3
From: Woodstock, GA
Default

I am hoping to find someone here with one so I can hear it in person. I am thinking the black TH with the same DEI titanium wrap I have now would look AWESOME
 
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 03:58 PM
  #22  
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 40
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

Originally Posted by brettnbama
I am hoping to find someone here with one so I can hear it in person. I am thinking the black TH with the same DEI titanium wrap I have now would look AWESOME
That would look nice! What are you thinking of for bars?

Drew
 
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 01:13 PM
  #23  
Tony-OH's Avatar
Tony-OH
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Default

Finally listened to the Fatcat and I wasn't impressed. Sounds too much like a high pitch whine instead of the throaty sound a HOG sound make. I know sound is in the beholder, and to this beholder, the THs sounds way better. Now I need some good pics of guys with Ths on so I can get a good idea of what they really look like in chrome.

Should I get the heat shields as well?
 
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:38 PM
  #24  
DR. V-TWIN's Avatar
DR. V-TWIN
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 40
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

You should get the heat shields from what I know.

Drew
 
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:10 PM
  #25  
Softy 103's Avatar
Softy 103
Banned
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,910
Likes: 263
Default

Looks are in the eye of the beholder too, and in these eyes those thunder headers are just plain ugly LOL.
 
Reply
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:14 PM
  #26  
mimo's Avatar
mimo
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,058
Likes: 8
From: MEXICO
Default

'Bout heatshields, they sell three.

2 for where the pipes meet the engine heads and 1 for the "Y" section of the pipe. I don't like the way that 3rd heatshield looks (and that heatshield is the most expensive), so I just got the two small pieces that cover the part of the pipe which is exposed to higher temps, and there is where blueing or discoloration may appear.

Mimo.
 
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:54 AM
  #27  
Tony-OH's Avatar
Tony-OH
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by mimo
'Bout heatshields, they sell three.

2 for where the pipes meet the engine heads and 1 for the "Y" section of the pipe. I don't like the way that 3rd heatshield looks (and that heatshield is the most expensive), so I just got the two small pieces that cover the part of the pipe which is exposed to higher temps, and there is where blueing or discoloration may appear.

Mimo.
Thanks. Do you happen to have pics of you bike?
 
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:48 PM
  #28  
mimo's Avatar
mimo
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 10,058
Likes: 8
From: MEXICO
Default

Yeap, that silver beauty in post #7 is my bike

Mimo.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jblackwell467
Exhaust System Topics
7
Apr 7, 2018 03:40 PM
usefulshrimp
Softail Models
7
Jul 24, 2011 11:37 AM
slyder
Touring Models
30
Jan 13, 2011 02:00 PM
BIGGUY
Touring Models
4
Jun 7, 2010 05:36 PM
OMC.SGF
Exhaust System Topics
6
Nov 9, 2007 11:00 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:12 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE