Need Help... cant decide
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Need Help... cant decide
I have narrowed it down to this...2-1 exhaust for my 2011 Fatbot Lo.
I am not worried about power/performance, but do not want to lose anything from stock power.
I AM looking for a nice sounding pipe that has a deep low rumble. I am also looking for a pipe that is pleasing to the eye.
The three that I have been thinking about lately is the FatCat, LowCat, and Big Radius.
If any of you have heard all or any of these three pipes in person, I would love to hear what you have to say. Also, I know looks are subjective, but I do want to know which 2-1 you think looks the best on a denim black fatboy lo...
Thanks for you advice fellas!
One last thing...
I am open to purchasing used pipes, so if anyone here has them for sale please let me know. I am looking for black, but not opposed to chrome or even a brushed look.
I am not worried about power/performance, but do not want to lose anything from stock power.
I AM looking for a nice sounding pipe that has a deep low rumble. I am also looking for a pipe that is pleasing to the eye.
The three that I have been thinking about lately is the FatCat, LowCat, and Big Radius.
If any of you have heard all or any of these three pipes in person, I would love to hear what you have to say. Also, I know looks are subjective, but I do want to know which 2-1 you think looks the best on a denim black fatboy lo...
Thanks for you advice fellas!
One last thing...
I am open to purchasing used pipes, so if anyone here has them for sale please let me know. I am looking for black, but not opposed to chrome or even a brushed look.
Last edited by 2011HDFATBOYLO?; Mar 2, 2012 at 08:32 AM.
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I have seen and herd the D&D Fatcat on a Fatboy Lo and It looked good in black and had a nice tone to it. The guy who had it said he really liked it and he could feel the difference in power over the stock pipes. As for my taste I will always have duels on a Harley just seems right to me. I know a 2 into 1 can provide better torque numbers but I feel they belong on sport bikes not Harley's.
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Have heard the Fatcat in person on several bikes and I plan to get one probibly this year. It just sounds amazing and once the 107" kit gets done it will truly be monsturous sounding. The direct lines and flow of the pipes also does it for me so thats where my vote goes.
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I have the Low Cat and really like the sound. The only other way I would go if not D&D would be the Rinehart 2-1. D&D makes a great product and I have had lots of compliments on the sound. I went with the Low Cat because it has a different look and I think it really flows well with the angle of the swing arm.
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Hell, everybody & his brother's got radius pipes. I'm with the poster who says that Harleys look & sound best with staggered duals. Here's the deal. What makes a Harley sound "Harleyish" is when there is separation between the pipe openings. So you have a "delay" or echo happening. As in staggered duals. Which is one of the reasons Shovels & Ironheads always sound great. They usually have staggered duals,as there are not many pipe options for those bikes. I'd go with a pipe that has the greatest separation between openings. Or 2 into 1 if you want more go juice.
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I love my Fatcat. Sounds great and looks great. Plus the extra boost in torque. The only complaint I have is it scrapes. It was really bad When I first put it on and I took out the lowering bolts and went back to stock height. Still scrapes if I get a little wild but not bad. Lowcat would be a better choice if your bike is lowered. Good luck making up your mind.
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Hell, everybody & his brother's got radius pipes. I'm with the poster who says that Harleys look & sound best with staggered duals. Here's the deal. What makes a Harley sound "Harleyish" is when there is separation between the pipe openings. So you have a "delay" or echo happening. As in staggered duals. Which is one of the reasons Shovels & Ironheads always sound great. They usually have staggered duals,as there are not many pipe options for those bikes. I'd go with a pipe that has the greatest separation between openings. Or 2 into 1 if you want more go juice.
Ok Dickey, you have me thinking. I am ok with a 2-2 setup, but the thing that turned/turns me off from them is the loudness high pitch tone. I really like the lower deeper type of sound that seems to come from the FatCat's or Big Radius. Do you know of any 2-2 staggard set ups that also have a lower and deeper tone than that of the Big Radius 2-2? I have had the big radius 2-2 before and didnt like the loud high pitch tone they produced.
Thanks for all the responses everyone.