Yes. I am in the same boat. I want the V&H Big Radius pipes but was told by my dealer that I would need the Stage 1 air cleaner and a fuel pak for those pipes, all of which will cost approx. $1200 including labor. I think the pipes are what $550, the air cleaner $125, and the fuel pak is $350 with the rest being labor. So if you can do it yourself and save some dough - heck yeah go for it.

I like the look of the stock pipes personally, but while they do have some growl too them, with the engine noise it makes the bike sound like a big, growly sewing machine.