Fishtails: Samson M-119 vs. V&H fishtails slip-ons

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Oct 7, 2011 | 06:40 PM

gtrplyr

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Fishtails: Samson M-119 vs. V&H fishtails slip-ons

I recently purchased a 2002 Road King Classic that the original owner had put on a set of Screaming Eagle slip-ons which don't sound too bad, but they're not very loud. I really like the looks of fishtails on RKC's, so I am thinking either a set of Samson M-119's or V&H fishtail slip-ons. Wondering if anyone has experience with both and can direct me to which set would be louder and deeper. I am looking for a nice deep rumble that is loud enough to be heard.

thanks for the help.

Oh yeah... I am running stock headers, SE (with K&N) air cleaner, and stage I download.

Oct 7, 2011 | 06:45 PM

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Samson's are the way to go in my opinion. I prefer the look of the fishtail and the sound. I run the baffleless version and it sounds wicked. they are loud and deep. There is nothing wrong with V&H, but I much prefer the Samson's. My buddy who had the V&H fishtails ended up getting Samson's after seeing and hearing mine.
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Oct 7, 2011 | 07:22 PM

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For sound only, I would go Samson, I went with V&H 3" FishTail IIs due to the fact they come with awesome full coverage (lengthwise) 220 degree beautiful chrome heat shields and I do prefer the look of the V&H endcaps... I do love the sound with Rush Ceramic coated true duals!! and u can remove the baffles and I bet u would be very happy with the volume

Oct 7, 2011 | 07:33 PM

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I would go with the Samson pipes. However, if you want loud, you should go with the straight pipe slip-on instead of the M-119, which are mufflers. I had the M-119 on my Road King, but switched them out for the straight pipe 36" Long Tails.