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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Guys,

I'm looking for opinons on which exhaust to get for my '12 Deluxe. I have been leaning toward the V&H Big Shot Longs but also like the look of the Bassani Road Rage 2 into 1.

What's everyones experience with these products? Are there any advantages one way or another?

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandbox
Guys,

I'm looking for opinons on which exhaust to get for my '12 Deluxe. I have been leaning toward the V&H Big Shot Longs but also like the look of the Bassani Road Rage 2 into 1.

What's everyones experience with these products? Are there any advantages one way or another?

Thanks
The 2 into 1 will provide better performance but you're the one that has to be happy with the looks and sound.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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The new Bassini RR Series II is IMO the best looking 2-1 system made today.




If/when I ever change out it would be this system for sure.

And U can get a short muffler or a long muffler version of these for bikes with bags.Also they come in black if U want them.







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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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I think you'll be happy with both, but I for one can speak for the Big Shot Long Staggered, and I'm very happy I made the upgrade...they sound amazing and give my Slim a much meaner presence...

Good luck with your choice
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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And I have the road rage 2-1. It's a great exhaust. Looks great, sounds good too.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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I have the bassani and it sounds and looks oh so good!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 04:34 AM
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Like my VH, but Bassani good too.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Here is our bike that was used in the ad for the Bassani RR 2-1.

And this is the video that Bassani made of our bike doing some passes.


We like the sound and the performance increase. We had the V&H Short shots on our Sporty and those puppies where LOUD. The Bassani's have a nice deep rumble to them, not overly loud, and when you get on the throttle they help you to be noticed. The biggest plus factor to these pipes is the sound.
 

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Thanks for the feedback.

Any suggestions on where to buy?
 
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