Softail Deluxe True Duals
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We at Samson Exhaust have developed new extensions for our crossover systems which allow you to add or remove baffles. They will be available very soon since they are in production as I type this message. They look killer and you can now make the Samson sound the way you like it. All the different lengths will be available for all models. This has been something we have been listening to from you all at HD Forums and we have answered the call.
Thank you,
JR
Thank you,
JR
Road Warrior
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From: OC,NY
Well looks like we got a brand new option now.Gotta love a company that listens to actual riders and what they want. Great job Samson 
Wish some other companies would follow your lead. Avon, Metzler are you out there. How about some more options in WWW boys.
Wish some other companies would follow your lead. Avon, Metzler are you out there. How about some more options in WWW boys.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: North Carolina
That's what I'm talking about! Thanks, JR, I knew you would come to the rescue! 
And this is another reason I've ordered Samsons!
There aren't to many vendors out there that are as accessible as this!
And this is another reason I've ordered Samsons! There aren't to many vendors out there that are as accessible as this!
Last edited by NC D'LUXE; Jan 30, 2012 at 03:44 PM.
Road Captain
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From: Texas
I (literally) just finished installing Samson Duals (S-439) on my '06 last weekend.
I used 4 in Samson Performance Mufflers (since that is what the guy had that I bought the pipes from - used) and they are plenty loud. But... they are more quiet than my older V&H Big Shots Staggered. Not by much ( I measured only 2 dB - C weighting - difference) but it is there.
If you have any questions, Samson_Tech can set you right (although I don't care what he said about that lower rear Flange nut, I could not get a universal or wobble socket on it, and made my own wrench! It's just very tight back there.)
Let us know what you do and post some pics. I will be updating my thread on Exhaust noise levels once I get some reading on the new Samson's. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...big-shots.html
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I used 4 in Samson Performance Mufflers (since that is what the guy had that I bought the pipes from - used) and they are plenty loud. But... they are more quiet than my older V&H Big Shots Staggered. Not by much ( I measured only 2 dB - C weighting - difference) but it is there.
If you have any questions, Samson_Tech can set you right (although I don't care what he said about that lower rear Flange nut, I could not get a universal or wobble socket on it, and made my own wrench! It's just very tight back there.)
Let us know what you do and post some pics. I will be updating my thread on Exhaust noise levels once I get some reading on the new Samson's. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...big-shots.html
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Joined: May 2008
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From: manhattan beach
my tfi fuel controller is one of my fav mods...
also want to say to the op that i bought baffles for my exhaust but before i could get around to installing them i fell in love with the sound without them. i suggest that your ride the bike with the exhaust you want without baffles before baffling them. my wife's bike is baffled and when i am on it cages are always pulling in front - but on mine i have never had this happen. the only diffs are 3 lights on mine and one on hers and you can not hear her bike but you can really hear mine. i am a true believer that loud pipes save lives- mine!
also want to say to the op that i bought baffles for my exhaust but before i could get around to installing them i fell in love with the sound without them. i suggest that your ride the bike with the exhaust you want without baffles before baffling them. my wife's bike is baffled and when i am on it cages are always pulling in front - but on mine i have never had this happen. the only diffs are 3 lights on mine and one on hers and you can not hear her bike but you can really hear mine. i am a true believer that loud pipes save lives- mine!
Welcome to the forum! You can get the Samsons baffled if you must. Just keep in mind if you get baffled and want to remove them later you can't. There is a ton of information on here on this topic, do some looking around.
If you are going with true duals and like the Samsons why not just get them? And I think not finding much information on the Pythons might mean something?
You'll get a lot of responses I'm sure on tuners, there's also a ton of information on that topic. My bike came with a Dobeck Performance TFT Controller and on this site it's not that popular, but for me, it works. Power Commander and Fuel Moto seem to be more popular on here. If you are only doing pipes and not intending on doing a lot of performance mods I wouldn't worry about one until you add a aftermarket air cleaner and pipes (stage 1). If you plan to go beyond that, then you may want to look at some of the more expensive ones.
If you are going with true duals and like the Samsons why not just get them? And I think not finding much information on the Pythons might mean something?
You'll get a lot of responses I'm sure on tuners, there's also a ton of information on that topic. My bike came with a Dobeck Performance TFT Controller and on this site it's not that popular, but for me, it works. Power Commander and Fuel Moto seem to be more popular on here. If you are only doing pipes and not intending on doing a lot of performance mods I wouldn't worry about one until you add a aftermarket air cleaner and pipes (stage 1). If you plan to go beyond that, then you may want to look at some of the more expensive ones.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: North Carolina
my tfi fuel controller is one of my fav mods...
also want to say to the op that i bought baffles for my exhaust but before i could get around to installing them i fell in love with the sound without them. i suggest that your ride the bike with the exhaust you want without baffles before baffling them. my wife's bike is baffled and when i am on it cages are always pulling in front - but on mine i have never had this happen. the only diffs are 3 lights on mine and one on hers and you can not hear her bike but you can really hear mine. i am a true believer that loud pipes save lives- mine!
also want to say to the op that i bought baffles for my exhaust but before i could get around to installing them i fell in love with the sound without them. i suggest that your ride the bike with the exhaust you want without baffles before baffling them. my wife's bike is baffled and when i am on it cages are always pulling in front - but on mine i have never had this happen. the only diffs are 3 lights on mine and one on hers and you can not hear her bike but you can really hear mine. i am a true believer that loud pipes save lives- mine!
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: manhattan beach
no such thing as pestering on this board- we are all here to help each other... as to the tfi, here is more info:
http://www.dobeckperformance.com/mot...sp?make=harley
http://www.dobeckperformance.com/mot...sp?make=harley
