Hey, looking for referals to previous posts or new input to those that have installed a header on your tour model that exits in front of the bag. Curious about noise level and exhaust grime on the bags and any other blind spots i may have. I ride 2 up alot and average 2 hour ride several times a week.
thanks

 

There's a good reason why Touring exhausts stretch out behind the bags!

 

Everybody is different, but I would say don't do it....

I suspect your passenger would grow to dislike riding with you.....

Simple test... if you know someone with louder pipes. Have them start their bike and let it idle. Stand next to the exhaust, forward of the rear of the exhaust. Note the sound level. Then step back so you are about a foot behind the rear of the exhaust. Note the sound level. Now, imagine doing that at 3K rpm... for an hour...

Back in the 80's I had a cammed/carbed Shovel Head with a straight pipe exhaust. I LOVED the sound. No one wanted to ride behind me. In groups, I was always at the end of the line.