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Old 02-20-2010, 11:44 AM
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Default V+H Big Radius - Too loud?

Have ordered a Fatbob and want to put a set of BR on same but my mates are telling me they will be too loud. Are they really that loud? I know they are louder than the standard pipes with more of a growl but honestly are they impossible to live with and tour on?
 

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My wife has a set on her SE Fat Boy and your mates are right they are VERY LOUD. We rolled through a town last summer and there was a cop standing in front of the PD. By the look on his face you could tell he had heard us coming.
 
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I love the look of them - I may in time put some quieter baffels in so its a little more quiet
 
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Not too loud...just right. I have toured with mine and no problems. Just stay off the throttle when you need to and just cruise easy down main street.
 
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Mine are loud but its a good loud? like when you crack the throttle but seem okay for crusing, buddies fatty has those shotguns I think they're called and they are loud with an irrating sharp crack. You should probably listen or test drive first
 
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They are loud if you crack open the throttle, but they also have a nice deep rumble at idle and go easy on the gas. I leave my house early in the morning and havnt pissed anyone off yet.
 
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Have the BR on my SG and I like 'em, but they are too loud for some people. I believe BCT makes baffles for them.
 
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I have a 2010 Fat Bob with the Big Radius 2 into 2 black and they are perfect. Loud enough everyone on the road can hear me but when I come back into my neighborhood I keep the throttle low and it is not bad at all.
 
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my friend has them! we both have V&H big radius,mine 2into1 his 2into2, his are much louder!
 
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I had the BR 2into1 for a while till the dealer got the pipes I ordered (2-2). The 2-1 sound much deeper. Got the 2-2s and thought they were a bit too loud so today added the Big City Thunder QQ Baffles. Did a short ride this afternoon and really like the new sound. Deeper and quieter but not too quiet.

I did a before and after video I will try to post when there is some free time.
 


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