New user with recent to me Softail. Looking to change out the slip ons with something that may extend further. Heat at a prolonged stop is flaming, and the one pipe exits under the bag which is damaging it. Not looking for more performance, or more/less noise. Just something that might be cooler, and longer.

Will be in and out with questions on upkeep to be taken care of going into sumer (I live in the Pacific Northwet) So the only thing we do in winter is work on our hotrods and make babies. I'll try to attach a pick of baby.

Wow, that's huge. Any tip on re-sizing before or after upload is appreciated.

 

If your into a 2-1 pipe the V&H Pro Pipe is a good choice or the Big Shots Long if you want 2-1-2 lower than your stock setup and past the bags. On the Heritage I also like the "Softail Duals" gives it a nostalgic look
https://products.vanceandhines.com/s...ftail/page/12/

 

I have the V&H slip on, (seen in my sig pic) they're nice and the sound is good but I'm going full exhaust (and tuner) this year, straight shots or the big shots staggered (like on XARAN's Fatboy). I ran the Big Shot Staggered on my Dyna, looked great and loved the sound, great pipes. I considered fishtails for a while but they're every where, I'd rather stand out the blend in. Can't go wrong with V&H.

Nice bike by the way, take a look into stiffener kit for your bags, it'll do wonders for the look and bring back the shape.
I opted for http://www.leatherlidinserts.com/ but there's a few out there, my brother went this route http://www.gotsaggybags.com/

 

That looks like what I'm looking for (your Fatboy), But could not seem to find them at the V.H. website (thanks for the link).

 

Thanks 04. I'm surprised at how many exhaust systems are dumping the forward pipe out RIGHT AT the passengers foot peg. Mine is like that and the passenger gets a foot BBQ. And thanks as well for the bag links, I see it needing to happen. Are you sure Xarans are a big shot staggered? Cant seem to find anything where the forward pipe extends that far.

 

Thanks for the leather lid insert link, I have been looking at saggy bags but will check these out too.

 

My 07 heritage has V&H Big Shots and I dokt notice any major amount of heat off of them.

 

Long or staggered? Looks like the staggered ends at the axle? I looked at the V.H. on a Youtube vid by them and they said they had a full cover so no discoloration. It would also suggest that that cover would reduce the heat.

 

My 07 Deluxe with Big Shots Staggered. Have never noticed a problem with heat.

 

Thanks. Looks like most everyone who has replied has suggested the straight shot staggered. After looking at the price I am once again thankful I'm not married.

If everyone looks close at my first post/picture you can see how hot the pipe is getting (bluing), and notice there is less than an inch between the bag and the pipe. It looks from all the pictures I've seen the straight shots are running a little lower.