My new scoot (FLSTCI) hasn't been born yet, but new shiney pipes and a clearer nose will be first on the list. While performance (and looks) is important, I not going to fool myself into believing that I'm going to scare anyone with a big bore S&S or Merch - so exhaust tone is top on my list. Won't have the opportunity to demo-listen, so lookin' for opinions:
1st, I'm looking for pipes that are semi-loud but not obnoxious - I don't have neighbors to worry about and I can behave myself in town, but I have to live with it and I have long since outgrown the look-at-me-I'm-bad phase (now days, I prefer to go unnoticed) - sitting in the saddle for a few hours has to be bearable without earplugs and residual ringing-in-the-ear.
2nd, I prefer the mellow, soft edged tone. The sharp edged crack/crackle similar to that of a straight pipe doesn't work for me.
3rd, Gotta have twin pipes - 2 into 1 might be great for performance, but the difference would be insignificant and laughable next to a built American V-Twin, so I'm stickin' with what I think looks best.
For this bike - love the looks of the V&H Big Shots Longs........do they meet the above criterea if baffles are left in place? Any other suggestions?
Ride on.
1st, I'm looking for pipes that are semi-loud but not obnoxious - I don't have neighbors to worry about and I can behave myself in town, but I have to live with it and I have long since outgrown the look-at-me-I'm-bad phase (now days, I prefer to go unnoticed) - sitting in the saddle for a few hours has to be bearable without earplugs and residual ringing-in-the-ear.
2nd, I prefer the mellow, soft edged tone. The sharp edged crack/crackle similar to that of a straight pipe doesn't work for me.
3rd, Gotta have twin pipes - 2 into 1 might be great for performance, but the difference would be insignificant and laughable next to a built American V-Twin, so I'm stickin' with what I think looks best.
For this bike - love the looks of the V&H Big Shots Longs........do they meet the above criterea if baffles are left in place? Any other suggestions?
Ride on.