Any Big Radius regrets
I agree,
I used to look for performance gains but then I realized it was a never ending route
and plus its a Harley 
Its bad enough spending the money we do on parts 
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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I would think that any aftermarket system has got to be better than then the cat filled restrictive factory system....and if you're satisfied with the power of a stock harley then u have got nothing to wory about...get what u want....
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Detroit
I run a set with baffles and they are still loud. I also have a 98 kit and HQ575 cams with a dyno tune so performance is good. Could I get a few more ponies with a 2 into 1...sure but it wouldnt look as good (to me)
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From: Rochester, NY
I like them with the original baffles in them and they are not objectionable, in fact they are almost quiet to me, while cruising along..
I could make them louder but pulling the baffles out or changing them, but in original trim they are are loud enough when I need/want them to be while still allowing me the option to putt putt down my block without annoying the 'nice' neighbors who wave as I go by.
Its a big fat Harley so its never going to go faster than any of the 600cc and up crotch rocket's.
So who cares, besides I'm too old for stupid street racing anyway.
They look and sound good and that's enough for me.
I could make them louder but pulling the baffles out or changing them, but in original trim they are are loud enough when I need/want them to be while still allowing me the option to putt putt down my block without annoying the 'nice' neighbors who wave as I go by.
Its a big fat Harley so its never going to go faster than any of the 600cc and up crotch rocket's.
So who cares, besides I'm too old for stupid street racing anyway.
They look and sound good and that's enough for me.
Last edited by In Memoriam Citoriplus; Mar 27, 2012 at 08:33 PM.
Novice
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Nebraska
I have an 11' Blackline with V&H Big Radius (black) and baffles. I originally had rush slip-ons with 1.75" baffles on the original head pipes - decided it was too much chrome on the right so I changed to the BR. Both setups were stage 1 and Dyno tuned - the BR performance is stronger on the mid to top and about the same down low. I like the sound - more raspy than the rush setup and a little louder; but, by no means too loud. No regrets, I'd do the same again.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: DFW, TX
I've got them with the original baffles and thought they were loud but tolerable until I spent a few days on my little bro's softail with the short shots on them. His pipes seem louder to me when going do the highway. I've spent the last week or so on his bike (daily) and am looking forward to getting mine back. I am thinking about the BCT QQ Baffles to change the tone and quiet it a few DB. Really wanting to hear them somewhere first though.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 265
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From: New York City
I have them and love them. The only thing i dont like is that everyone has them. I am planning on adding Big City Thunder baffles b/c i dont think they are loud enough. I also powdercoated them gloss black to match my tins.
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