Ok I've narrowed it down to the following exhaust systems for my 07 Street Bob.

1) VH Staggered Short Shots $324.00
2) Bassani 2:1 Road Rage Short Megaphone (part #DNG-5150CL - $750.00 (quote was retail buying direct from Bassani and i may be able to get it a little cheaper)

I like the look of the Bassani best (and so does the wife). Sound is important (I like it loud and with a deep rumble) and performance is too. Saw an article in this months American Cycle and the Bassani performance was an increase in HP from 62.19 to 70.44 and torque was increased from 77.47 to 85.80. There are no performance numbers available on the VH.

Both Systems are available in Ceramic Black and that is really important to me as my Bike is Denim Black.

So in your opinion is the Bassani worth the extra $$$?

Any feedback is much appreciated.

 

Bassani pipes are definitely high quality and you know the performance specs. I ran V&H Big Shots for a couple of years and I haven't heard any complaints from other owners. Whether they are worth it is subjective. You and your wife like the Bassani best and you can obviously afford them or you wouldn't have bothered posting. Therefore, I would have to say get the Bassanis unless you don't like them $426 more.

 

+1 get what you like best... whenever someone settles it bites em in the ***.(well at least in my experience)

 

Sounds to me like you've already decided. If you both like the looks of the Bassani, and you do care about the performance then I say go for the Bassani. Like Sarge said, the worth of the pipe is subjective, if you like them then they are worth it. Just my .02 cents.

 

I have read this I copied it from another thread. Look into this before buying the Bassani. I would think the V&H specs would compareto the Bassani performance numbers.

"The main reason I changed was that the Bassani was getting rust showing thru the ceramic coating. My dealer contacte Bassani and they said I had to polish them everytime I washed the bike and that they were not going to replace them. Didnt even offer a set of heat shields"

 

Them V/H will do just as good as any. They be a quality product.

 

I have a set of Black pro streets basani's on my 04 Wide Glide since 2005 and they still look like new... It's like my Rat Bike so it see'salot of rain and the bad weather..They are top notch in quality and Performance but there Loud.. Sounds like maybe the person was doing alot of real short trips or startingit up cold and shutting it off alot...

 

Trotter,I just want to say that is a great looking bike you have there,

 

Thanks .... Just wish I could get some break in miles on it while it's still Cool out.. I got 48 yesterday but 28 deg was a little cold..Weather has been nasty... Next couple days look good..

 

Trotter are those the V&H short staggered on your Train? How does the performance and soundcompare to the Bassani's if so?

I also love the look of your bike.