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Advice on exhaust for 09 flstc

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Sweet Softail Heritage, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. Sweet Softail Heritage

    Sweet Softail Heritage New Member

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    I want to change my exhaust from the Rush Slip ons to True Dual Exhaust.
    I want to give my bike a more olde school look. Additionally I want a louder and more throaty sound, but I don't want to sacrifice power. I got online to the Harley Exhaust site and they recommend for the Softails, the Mamba Python or the Samson True Duallys. I personally like Vance and Hines pipes, especially because I don't have to worry about bluing of the pipes. However the mentioned website didn't mention Vance and Hines. I want the 33 in pipes with the fish tails. My questions are:
    (1) What are the pros & cons of the fish tail end caps that extend beyond the bumper as compared with those that end at the front of the bumper. Also, I have saddlebags.
    (2) Which brand do most of you prefer and why? Samson or Vance & Hines
    (3) Will I need to buy a Power Commander?
    (4) If I go with the 33 in. pipes, will there be a problem securing them to the bike? I noticed on the Road King, there appears to be a bracket under the hard saddlebags.

    Thanks
    Sweet Softail Heritage, Dec 21, 2009
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Softails and bagger exhaust are not interchangeable.

    Different mounts

    To run true duals you have to add the mounting screws in the frame behind and under the floorboard (passenger) should be some black inserts that have to come out and then you install two screws.

    Here are the V&H True Duals

    Vance & Hines: Performance Exhaust Systems
    hotroadking, Dec 21, 2009
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  4. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    V & H have a true dual exhaust system. I installed them on a friends bike last year. Have you changed the air filter system yet? If so you should think about some kind of tuner.
    Vance & Hines: Performance Exhaust Systems
    HarleysLR, Dec 21, 2009
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  5. BluePearl

    BluePearl New Member

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    WOW those fishtails ain't cheap but do look good!
    BluePearl, Dec 21, 2009
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I put a set of those V&H Fishtails on my 01 Springer. They are definitely loud.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 21, 2009
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  7. BluePearl

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    Did you have any other modes on the 01 re tuner/fuel pac to adjust for the true duals?
    BluePearl, Dec 21, 2009
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    :D She's got the best system a Carb and I bought the retune kit from Ken and loving it everytime I ride her. :D
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    FLHTbiker, Dec 21, 2009
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