Undecided on pipes on a 05 FLSTCI

[Baalz]

I have been wanting to replace my stock pipes on my 05 Heritage and I think want to go with the Big shot staggereds. Just a few questions.
Since they end around the rear axle area will they cause any heat damage to my bags?
Also I don't want an overly loud sounding pipe so I was also going to get the quiet baffles. Will that quiet em down enough so they are not blasting my neighbors? Don't mind some noise I already feel like im riding a Honda (slap me I didnt say that) with the sound I have now.
Also thought about the big shot longs but Im not sure If I like the look and I keep hearing the staggereds are a better set of pipes. Please any input is appreciated.

[Milehog]

I suspect those short pipes will leave carbon & soot on your right side bag.
But it just might work out. Put the beer & ice in the left side and warm your tamale in the right side.
Um... You do like to keep your tamale warm, don't you?

[nvsteve]

BSS are quite loud stock.
The quiet baffles help at idle and cruise.
When accelerating the quiet baffles knock off some of the bark.

[csoday]

You'll also notice a loss of low end torque.

[nvsteve]

Originally Posted by csoday

You'll also notice a loss of low end torque.

That's not really true. He's changing from stock. BSS are not near
as good a choice as a good 2-1 but they are not near as bad as
straight pipes.
BSS have the crossover and it helps.
With a good tune, RT or PC, the BSS are adequate IMHO.
BTW I have a 95" build with over 100/100 and BSS.
The pipes are ok but will probably change to TH or PP as I
know my midrange will improve.

[csoday]

I agree that a SERT would get SOME of it back but that's an expensive fix.