Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

V&H BSS vs Thunderheader

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:39 PM
  #1  
Aaron01's Avatar
Aaron01
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Default V&H BSS vs Thunderheader

I have a set of the chrome V&H Big Shots Staggered on my 07 Train now and I like the way they sound, not too loud for me. I don't like the look though and I was thinking of a Thunderheader.

My question is the Thunderheader as loud as the BSS? I am not one who thinks my bike is too loud, I like it loud. Like the look of the Thunderheader and I hear better low end torque but I don't want it any quieter. Any one who has compared the two please let me know.

Another option I have is to change my heat shields on my BSS to black.
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:52 AM
  #2  
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Default

Ur one of the very few that actually LIKES the looks of the TH'ers..

I know that are pretty good performers, but I've only seen a 2-3 bikes around here that had them and I've never actually heard any of them running.




.
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:00 AM
  #3  
Branner's Avatar
Branner
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,700
Likes: 7
From: Buffalo
Default

They'll be quieter than the V&H. Your bike will run better and the sound is awesome.
 
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:34 AM
  #4  
Aaron01's Avatar
Aaron01
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Default

Originally Posted by oct1949
Ur one of the very few that actually LIKES the looks of the TH'ers..


.

Yeah I definitely march to the beat of my own drum here.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lpitman
Exhaust System Topics
7
Jan 18, 2009 06:22 PM
harley_nova
Softail Models
11
Apr 26, 2008 12:17 PM
nighttrain21
Softail Models
20
Nov 29, 2007 12:30 PM
XMA
Dyna Glide Models
9
Mar 29, 2007 11:56 PM
imboden
Softail Models
31
Oct 19, 2005 01:05 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE