Fishtails or No?
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Fishtails or No?
I thought I was done, now that I've got the beach bars. But it seems like it might be cryin' out for some fishtails. On the other hand, what I have is kind of a unique setup.
Seems like Samsons are popular. I have Vance & Hines Straightshots now.
Opinions on fishtails or not, and what brand if so?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IH6V...yer_detailpage
Seems like Samsons are popular. I have Vance & Hines Straightshots now.
Opinions on fishtails or not, and what brand if so?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IH6V...yer_detailpage
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Do it! I just put some Samsons on my Heritage and they really complete the look. Not to mention the sound is unbelievable.
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Thanks, I'll do that if I'm going to buy fishtails. I have a few questions...since you have a store.
1) I'm wondering if I go with Samsons what would be equivalent to what I have sound-wise. I've checked out the Samson's and it seems they offer mufflers, baffles or neither. I have V&H Straightshots, and I don't think they have baffles.... but I'm not sure. They're loud, but not obnoxious. My wife and I ride and talk (loudly) over them and we take long trips on the bike. She likes the noise as much as I do. It really growls on accel and pops on decel. We're going to Bike Week again this year so I'll check out whatever bikes I can in person.
2) From what I have read, Samson's require and include a bent shift linkage to make room for the left pipe. It seems Vance & Hines does not according to some pics I've seen online, which is kind of a plus for me.
3) Heat shields. Are Samson's effective to prevent discoloration? My V&H have been really super.
I'd be interested in your opinion of why Samson's over V&H. I see V&H has only one size, but that might be the size I go with, or the middle length Samson's that are just beyond the rear fender. (I'm not going with the 39").
Thanks, and your answers here might be helpful to others who are looking.
1) I'm wondering if I go with Samsons what would be equivalent to what I have sound-wise. I've checked out the Samson's and it seems they offer mufflers, baffles or neither. I have V&H Straightshots, and I don't think they have baffles.... but I'm not sure. They're loud, but not obnoxious. My wife and I ride and talk (loudly) over them and we take long trips on the bike. She likes the noise as much as I do. It really growls on accel and pops on decel. We're going to Bike Week again this year so I'll check out whatever bikes I can in person.
2) From what I have read, Samson's require and include a bent shift linkage to make room for the left pipe. It seems Vance & Hines does not according to some pics I've seen online, which is kind of a plus for me.
3) Heat shields. Are Samson's effective to prevent discoloration? My V&H have been really super.
I'd be interested in your opinion of why Samson's over V&H. I see V&H has only one size, but that might be the size I go with, or the middle length Samson's that are just beyond the rear fender. (I'm not going with the 39").
Thanks, and your answers here might be helpful to others who are looking.