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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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I have a 2011 blackline that has rush slipons on now but was looking to get a full exhaust. Ive narrowed it down to 2 exhausts. The Vance and Hines Big Radius 2 in 2s chrome with Big City Thunder baffles or Eddie Trottas D2s chrome with black heat shields. I like my bike loud so I'm not concerned with the sounds. I I ow what both sound like and like them both. Performance isn't much of a concern to me as well. I'm just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on which ones to get.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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These are the Eddie trotta exhaust
 
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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And of course the vance and hines.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Eddie Trotta's. I think they would look pretty bad a$$.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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The Trotta's are different. So if noise isn't a concern and you like those, go with 'em.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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I love my Bassanis, and they are definitely louder than my old V&Hs.
 
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Bassani Firesweep
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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The Eddie Trotta's look wicked. Something you wouldn't see in a group of riders. Every 10th bike you see has the V&H Big Radius 2-2. Not saying that's a bad thing. They're a great looking and sounding exhaust (I'm currently running them on my Train and love them).
 
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Another vote for Eddie Trotta. Kosh above nailed it, V&H are everywhere.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Branner
Another vote for Eddie Trotta. Kosh above nailed it, V&H are everywhere.
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Don't know how long you've been riding or how old you are, and really not my business, but after a while, loud gets old and not to mention the hearing loss. It was okay as a kid, but now as an old fart, I wish I had my hearing back.
 
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