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Dec 8, 2012 | 02:53 PM

#11

olongapo1

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From: Philippines

I switched from V&H Sideshots to V&H Duals on my 02 Fatboy. Installation was straightforward. No modifications required. The V&H pipes fit perfectly and the finish quality is excellent. Running them with Big City Thunder baffles. Great Sound.

To accommodate the duals, I changed the settings on my Fuel Pack to the appropriate settings listed on the V&H web site. Lost some bottom end power. V&H's Tech support made setting recommendations which cured the problem.

Dec 8, 2012 | 04:06 PM

#12

steamybob

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From: Yorkshire, England

I'm just in the process of changing my V & H to Samsons.

I have had no issues with the V & H at all, but here's my reasons for changing:-

A) The Samsons are available in a variety of lengths - I've gone with 36". B) I like the shape of the Samson fishtails better, somehow the V & H seems 'stunted'.
C) As said previously, the back cylinder pipe seems to have a more natural bend around the primary on the Samsons.

Just MHO!

Dec 8, 2012 | 10:24 PM

#13

cjbmustang

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i had to take a pair of V&H duals off of my father's friend's motorcycle as the exhaust was too close to his left leg. he's not a tall guy, but even when i was pulling it in the garage, i thought to myself "this would get old quick."

newer models i guess are swept under the frame instead of around the primary

Dec 8, 2012 | 10:34 PM

#14

klaybus

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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)

I've never had any issues with my V&H true duals. On my 08 the rear cylinder goes around the primary & heat has never been an issue. On my 11 Limited, I did however feel the heat on my right leg from the CAT....Lots of choices out there for sure.

Dec 13, 2012 | 09:14 AM

#15

damerleball

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Thanks guys, I'm starting to like the Samson's the more I read now.

Dec 13, 2012 | 09:32 AM

#16

Tailsfrommycrib

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From: Michigan

Samson's all they way for me. I have 36 inch fishtails on my flstc.

Jan 12, 2013 | 01:24 PM

#17

APerazio

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From: Brasil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motown Strag

I dont have either but I have many times found myself wanting some of these V&H...nice set if you aren't into the fishtails. I did have a set of V&H Big Radius and the sound was incredible, great quality product.

Hello i´m from Brasil and just added a V&H dual pipe on my Fat Lo.
I noticed the bike pulling to the left after that. Does anyone had the same issue when change pipes on softail to duals? Guess it´s cause the bike was "balanced" for the piper on the right side.
Thanks for helping me up.

Adriano Perazio

Jan 12, 2013 | 02:08 PM

#18

tbonetony06

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From: Illinois

Shoot, good luck! I just started another thread on Samson pipes. Samson just told my INDY that they do not make what I want for my bike. I have a 2006 Deluxe, EFI and Samson told my INDY they do NOT make any True Dual pipe, cholos, for my bike longer than the 28 1/2 inch!!! I can't believe this crap! I can't believe thats true but what the hell! That came straight from Samson, over the phone to my INDY while I was standing there as they talked. It's always something, ALWAYS!!!