Pipes for 2012 Street Bob
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Ok everyone, this is my very first post on this website. I just purchased a 2012 Street Bob and loving it so far. With that being said, I do want a new exhaust but not looking for just noise although I do want some bad a$$ sound!
So my question is, does anyone have a good recommendation for both performance and sound? I have been told that the Vance and Hines short shots that I see on you tube are not so great for performance although they they do look and sound great.
Thanks for any input.
So my question is, does anyone have a good recommendation for both performance and sound? I have been told that the Vance and Hines short shots that I see on you tube are not so great for performance although they they do look and sound great.
Thanks for any input.
Last edited by Misplaced Texan; 12-26-2012 at 07:00 PM.
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Ok dudes this is my very first post on this website. Just bought a 2012 Street Bob and am loving it so far. I do however want new a new exhaust but not looking for just noise.... Although I do want some bad a$$ sound, OBVIOUSLY!
So my question is, does anyone have a good recommendation for both performance and sound? I have been told that the Vance and Hines short shots that I see on you tube are not so great for performance although they they do look and sound great.
Thanks for any input.
So my question is, does anyone have a good recommendation for both performance and sound? I have been told that the Vance and Hines short shots that I see on you tube are not so great for performance although they they do look and sound great.
Thanks for any input.
Basically, 2-1 pipes perform better than duals. Duals have the more traditional sound.
The V&H short shots look great, have a decent price, and are loud. Optional quiet baffles help, but they are still on the loud side.
Thunder headers are a very popular choice. I love my V&H Pro Pipe. It fits the look I'm going for and is tame at low RPM and loud at higher revs.
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Well if there are no performance issues (reduction in HP) with the short shorts compared to stock than I will probably go worth that.
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Compared to stock, the SS will give you more power. You'll also want to upgrade your intake so she can breath better. Pipes and intake should really be considered a package deal. The good news is that the money you save by getting the SS will cover a good intake. Check out DK Customs for some really cool intakes at a very good price.
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Hey Misplaced Texan, take your time for sure, picking your exhaust is probably the most important mod you will make. I wanted a V&H Pro Pipe, then a Reinhart then a Sampson the finally a Bassani - just do a lot of thinking and reading exhaust threads, good luck from another Texan, but not misplaced!