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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Congrats and welcome from Northern Illinois !!!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Looks like you already have aftermarket pipes. Do a search on here and you will get at least a dozen different exhaust recommendations. Probably a lot more. Good luck and congratulations on the new Harley. Ride safe.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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First of all, welcome. Nothing Better than the first Harley. I will give my two cents worth. On my first, I bought Rush Slip Ons and they were good. Didn't spend a lot of time researching it, just did it. Had them for 3 months then my wife got a Fatboy with Vance and Hines, full system, not slip ons. Holy crap, her bike is bad azz. I had to do something. Ended up buying VandH Big Long Shots. Incredible. Friggin awesome. I think if you have the money, buy a complete set, not slip ons. just my opinion
 
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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Thanks for all the recommendations and messages.

Originally Posted by btsom
Not to be a wet blanket here, but is that one which needs the cam chain tensioners checked to avoid any expensive unpleasantness long before being concerned about pipes?
Could someone give me some feedback on this post, is there something I should do or be concerned with?

Thanks again for all the responses and advice. As much as I want to change out the pipes due to the chrome peeling, you really can't see it yet because it's on the bottom and it sounds like good advice to take my time on this decision.
 
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