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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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I'am seriously considering going with some Samson fishtails w/o baffles.I have a touring bike,but yes I still love the loud exhaust.I currently have the Rush slip ons w/2.5 baffles,and can hear the stereo just fine.I have always loved the look of Samson fishtails,so I'am seriously considering these.Does this make me crazy,does anyone else have an large touring bike running these to get an idea what they will look like?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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I'm going to go with YES, you're probably crazy, but I doubt it has anything to do with the exhaust on your motorcycle. I'm just going by the monkey on your video.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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I run the Sampson Fish Tails and really like them. Mine do have baffles but still have a nice sound. Nice and loud when I twist the throttle, low and mellow at cruise speed.

 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Get 'em if it ***** your pistol, but you are crazier than a loon by your avatar.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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If you want an increase in noise and a likely decrease in performance, go for it.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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That would be an affirmative. And those that ride behind you as well.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Yep, that monkey's funny as hell!!!!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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What's "crazy" is worrying abou twhat everybody else thinks. If it's you thing and you like it, go for it. If we all likes the same things this would be a pretty boring world.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by harleytuner
What's "crazy" is worrying abou twhat everybody else thinks. If it's you thing and you like it, go for it. If we all likes the same things this would be a pretty boring world.
LOL. He said "twhat"... (the h is silent)
 
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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I like 'em, but I've been called crazy a time or two. However I have baffles installed in these. Got the skinny old school look without all the noise. I've seen them going cheap for a set on ebay lately. Pics in ,y album.

BTW RoadHawg, Nice avatar... Pig Sooie!
 

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