I don't know if they made design changes for the 2013 fatbob but the Vance and Hines big radius 2-1 is just not fitting at all. I can't for the life of me get the back header to line up. The new rear bracket is pushing it too far away. Forget about trying to get the front one in at the same time.

Has anyone else installed a v&h exhaust without issues?

 

Take the bracket off until you get your head pipe in place then put the rear bracket on.

 

I was going to try that but I don't know if I can reach those bolts again once the exhaust is on. I'll give it a shot anyway, nothing to lose at this point.

 

+1 on that, and maybe get some help when lining up the headers.

 

Well, I got it to fit after loosening the rear bracket, thank you for that advice. However, I just a major woopsie. Seems that I snapped one of the head bolts on the rear header. How hard is this to replace?

 

welcome to 2-1 exhaust! its a pain!!!

 

Had I honestly known how difficult it was, I would have gone for the 2-2.

 

you wont regret the performance/sound of a 2-1 though

 

Anything left sticking out of the head? If not, Let's hope you're handy with a drill and tap.

 

See what's there.