How on earth do you ever pick a new set of pipes?

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10-09-2010, 10:06 PM

mgmmgm

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pipes

I also like true duals..... I saw a fatboy with them and it looked old school.

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10-09-2010, 10:11 PM

2002flstc

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Originally Posted by avetter11

Maybe just hang at the biker bars and such and look and listen for the look and sound you're seeking.

That is how I did it...

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Originally Posted by kk6pg

If you want the best lookin and best sounding, Samson Fishtails hands down. No power gains, but you didnt buy the bike for power, did you?
All the other pipes sound like a monkey spanking a watermelon

Agreed, samson fishtails are the best...

Although I'm going to put some cycle shack turnouts on my '08 heritage...

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10-09-2010, 10:39 PM

Deuceandahalf

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I rode my present bike with stock pipes for three years before choosing. I had an idea what I liked by seeing photoraphs but still wanted to make this purchase once, so I waited till I happened to see both sets I liked at a rally parked near each other and made vissual and sound comparisons. Pipes where ordered within a week and I finally shutup my badgering friends.

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10-09-2010, 10:49 PM

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I decided I wanted slipons that were fairly invisible, so I chose some D & D slipons that are only 2 1/2" diameter. They look like straight pipes. As far as sound...hell, it's a harley f'n davidson, the only way it'll sound bad is to leave the OEM mufflers on.

Don't overthink it. Put on what you like and enjoy it.

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10-10-2010, 12:40 AM

bluedemon06

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Those pipes look awesome on your bike Bluedemon what are they?

Thanks man...They're Martin Bros curb feelers

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10-10-2010, 07:32 AM

Phantomryder

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I determined what I wanted by the look I wanted to achieve on my bike. I like the retro look so I went with true duals. I researched the forum for pics to see look different manufacturers and what each member has said about quality. This is a great forum.....

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