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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Default Samson Ledgend Sidewinder vs Rip Saw

Tired of the big radius, want something unique.
Looking at Samson Sidewinder or Rip Saw.
Seeking feedback on one or the other.
Looks, sound, on a FXST?

I will be using a PC V.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by skyhigh_ct
Tired of the big radius, want something unique.
Looking at Samson Sidewinder or Rip Saw.
Seeking feedback on one or the other.
Looks, sound, on a FXST?

I will be using a PC V.
Thanx
I would go to venders web sites that have customer reviews attached to each pipe model and see if there is a trend good or bad, may be of help.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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I prefer the sidewinders. There are not too many bikes with this type of exhaust on it near me. But if you carry a passenger they might interfere with their legs.

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Go with Rip Saw's because I am putting Sidewinders on my Rocker C this winter.

From Drew of course. Just gotta save the scratch.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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If you want to be truly unique, do something like this:



I think this looks totally badass and not something you see on FXSTs much, if at all. If it were me, tho, I'd probably go with a uniform diameter for the whole exhaust system.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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I like the Rip Saws. Samson has a video on their website with them installed on a Night Train so you can hear and see them on a bike.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Here is where the sound bite is on the Samson website
http://www.samsonusa.com/S2-974.html?keyword=s2-974

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Both are pretty good looking and i bet both sound great. so comes down to if you ride with a passenger i would pass on the sidewinders.
 
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SIDEWINDERS! They are so cool!

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I installed a solo seat to encourage a preference of no passengers.
But part of me wants to reserve the option on a limitted basis.

Has anyone tried carring a passenger, short rides, with the Sidewinders?

Thanx
 
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