Any Big Radius regrets
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From: Dryden, NY
Any Big Radius regrets
OK, I just got my first Harley - 2012 Fatboy Lo in black denim. I'm an older guy, but really like the look of the VH Big Radius pipes, and really don't like the look of the stock pipes. Orderd the Big Radius, but they didn't come in before I picked up the bike a week ago. Put a couple hundred miles on it, and love it - except for trying to get it into neutral.
Read quite a few threads here, and listened to some Big Radius pipes at the dealer. They are loud. Have any of you regretted gettting the pipes because they are too loud, and if so have you done any of the baffle changes discussed here, and ended up with something that is more "acceptable"?
Thanks.
Read quite a few threads here, and listened to some Big Radius pipes at the dealer. They are loud. Have any of you regretted gettting the pipes because they are too loud, and if so have you done any of the baffle changes discussed here, and ended up with something that is more "acceptable"?
Thanks.
Road Master
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OK, I just got my first Harley - 2012 Fatboy Lo in black denim. I'm an older guy, but really like the look of the VH Big Radius pipes, and really don't like the look of the stock pipes. Orderd the Big Radius, but they didn't come in before I picked up the bike a week ago. Put a couple hundred miles on it, and love it - except for trying to get it into neutral.
Read quite a few threads here, and listened to some Big Radius pipes at the dealer. They are loud. Have any of you regretted gettting the pipes because they are too loud, and if so have you done any of the baffle changes discussed here, and ended up with something that is more "acceptable"?
Thanks.
Read quite a few threads here, and listened to some Big Radius pipes at the dealer. They are loud. Have any of you regretted gettting the pipes because they are too loud, and if so have you done any of the baffle changes discussed here, and ended up with something that is more "acceptable"?
Thanks.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: SF bay area California
Love the pipes, but too loud for me. Ride daily and the echo off of cars in traffic only makes it worse. Added quieter baffles and it's loud enough without being annoying. You can go with either Big City Thunder or SmartPartz and still get a good sound.
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From: Sunshine State
Two into two? Other than the little dust cloud they create I like them. That dust cloud can be looked at one or two ways: you will wash the scoot more and you will service the K&N filter a little more...or, you will biatch about them all the time
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Road Warrior
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From: malibu
I had the BRs and I thought the volume was perfect!
In fact, after I had some performance mods done, the volume became perfect-er!
Hahaha!!
You'll love them. Some go with different baffles for a lower tone.
But try them out for a little while before you change those out.
In fact, after I had some performance mods done, the volume became perfect-er!
Hahaha!!
You'll love them. Some go with different baffles for a lower tone.
But try them out for a little while before you change those out.
Road Master
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From: Tampa Bay, FL
I just installed a set last night, with the BCT baffles.
Yes, they are loud...and yes, I like them.
When I bought the bike, it has Screaming Eagle slip ons installed, and was way too quiet for me.
The Big Radius pipes with the baffles gives me that nice Harley sound that I was looking for!
Yes, they are loud...and yes, I like them.
When I bought the bike, it has Screaming Eagle slip ons installed, and was way too quiet for me.
The Big Radius pipes with the baffles gives me that nice Harley sound that I was looking for!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Peterborough, Canada
No regrets, love the pipes, and I drive the bike daily. I'm sure there are options, if you find them to loud.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Valdosta, GA
I have the BR's with BCT baffles.. it's loud, but it's deep.. much more so now with the cams I just installed..
My only regrets about the BR's is the finish.. if you look at them funny they will scratch.. I will seriously consider pulling off the heat shields and having them PC'd.
My only regrets about the BR's is the finish.. if you look at them funny they will scratch.. I will seriously consider pulling off the heat shields and having them PC'd.
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From: Republic of Texas
I had a set on my Dyna with the BCT baffles and I never minded the loudness but I never really liked the sound. They sound more like a set of open headers on a vehicle than a Harley with loud pipes. Then before I knew it it seamed as though everyone was getting a set. So, not liking the sound and the reality that just about everyone had a set on their bike I quickly realized that I regretted buying them.
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From: Rockford, IL
I have the BR's with BCT baffles.. it's loud, but it's deep.. much more so now with the cams I just installed..
My only regrets about the BR's is the finish.. if you look at them funny they will scratch.. I will seriously consider pulling off the heat shields and having them PC'd.
My only regrets about the BR's is the finish.. if you look at them funny they will scratch.. I will seriously consider pulling off the heat shields and having them PC'd.