V&H Big radius 2 into 2...?

JKT69 · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:48 PM

09 Street Glide and I really like the way the Black Big Radius 2 into 2 pipes look and change the looks of the bike overall. Just how loud are these pipes? I want a deep tone, but I don't want something way loud.

If I go that route, can I keep my stock air filter? I know I will need to get the TFI or V&H Fuel Pack.

Looking forward to this....

glider · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:50 PM

The newer bikes will adjust to a degree to the slip ons but if you change the intake, then they adjust to a very lean setting and added fuel will definitely help it to run better.

JKT69 · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:54 PM

I believe the big radius 2 into 2 is a true dual exhaust system and not slip ons.
Here is a link to them. This is basically my bike in the picture.

Vance Hines: Performance Exhaust Systems

How much louder do you think these are over the monster ovals? Like I said, I don't want loud, but love the looks of these.

glens · Oct 30th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Haven't a clue about the sound level/quality comparison. Don't they have sound bites on their site? They sure look sexy as all get out.

When you change exhaust system types (like you're contemplating) you really will benefit from changing the fueling curves to match the parts. They will be substantially different from stock and even if your adaptive fueling were fine-grained enough to get the fueling curves shaped the best they can be, you'll certainly be running out of valuable "headroom" at various places in the system.

Spark timing changes will likely be beneficial, as well, and even if you go with a piggyback fueler which can make them, you'll be messing with your stock "Ion Sensing" if you use one.

TTS - MasterTune EFI Programming Software (should be the first money spent on any new Harley!)

Iceman24 · Oct 30th, 2009, 07:52 PM

I had the V&H Short Shots on my 05 Sportster (similar pipe/system) & they were fairly loud. You might have problems hearing the tunes. If you don't like loud - best to go with an exhaust that exits out the back. Definitely search for a sound bite.

JKT69 · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the help. V&H doesn't have sound clips on their site, so I searched YouTube, it's hard to tell how loud they really are.

Lancer · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:17 PM

While I have not heard these specific pipes, all other V&H Big Radius pipes I have heard are LOUD! Make the Monster Ovals sound like a little scooter. I would definitely go to bike night somewhere and look and see if you can't find a set to listen to.

JKT69 · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:56 PM

Heading to the Harley dealer today to check it out. Definitely want to hear pipes in person.

SixPak · Oct 31st, 2009, 08:57 PM

I've got an 07 softail with V&H big radius 2 into 2 with a screaming eagle heavy breather. The pipes are Really Loud. I love the sound of em. if you get them your neighbors will here you coming from a long way out.

GILLY 68 · Nov 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM

They will be very loud. My friend has them and I stay on his left side too loud for me. Bad choice if you still want to listen to the tunes.

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#1
JKT69 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide, Red Sun Glo Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 65 My Mood:	V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? 09 Street Glide and I really like the way the Black Big Radius 2 into 2 pipes look and change the looks of the bike overall. Just how loud are these pipes? I want a deep tone, but I don't want something way loud. If I go that route, can I keep my stock air filter? I know I will need to get the TFI or V&H Fuel Pack. Looking forward to this....

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? The newer bikes will adjust to a degree to the slip ons but if you change the intake, then they adjust to a very lean setting and added fuel will definitely help it to run better. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
JKT69 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide, Red Sun Glo Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 65 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? I believe the big radius 2 into 2 is a true dual exhaust system and not slip ons. Here is a link to them. This is basically my bike in the picture. Vance Hines: Performance Exhaust Systems How much louder do you think these are over the monster ovals? Like I said, I don't want loud, but love the looks of these.

Oct 30th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#4
glens Banned Ride: 09FLHTCU Join Date: Oct 6th, 2009 Posts: 97	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? Haven't a clue about the sound level/quality comparison. Don't they have sound bites on their site? They sure look sexy as all get out. When you change exhaust system types (like you're contemplating) you really will benefit from changing the fueling curves to match the parts. They will be substantially different from stock and even if your adaptive fueling were fine-grained enough to get the fueling curves shaped the best they can be, you'll certainly be running out of valuable "headroom" at various places in the system. Spark timing changes will likely be beneficial, as well, and even if you go with a piggyback fueler which can make them, you'll be messing with your stock "Ion Sensing" if you use one. TTS - MasterTune EFI Programming Software (should be the first money spent on any new Harley!)

Oct 30th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#5
Iceman24 Community Star Ride: 09 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Sep 13th, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 508 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? I had the V&H Short Shots on my 05 Sportster (similar pipe/system) & they were fairly loud. You might have problems hearing the tunes. If you don't like loud - best to go with an exhaust that exits out the back. Definitely search for a sound bite.

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:09 PM	#6
JKT69 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide, Red Sun Glo Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 65 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? Thanks for the help. V&H doesn't have sound clips on their site, so I searched YouTube, it's hard to tell how loud they really are.

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:17 PM	#7
Lancer Contributor$ Ride: 08 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 25th, 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 413 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? While I have not heard these specific pipes, all other V&H Big Radius pipes I have heard are LOUD! Make the Monster Ovals sound like a little scooter. I would definitely go to bike night somewhere and look and see if you can't find a set to listen to.

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:56 PM	#8
JKT69 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide, Red Sun Glo Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 65 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? Heading to the Harley dealer today to check it out. Definitely want to hear pipes in person.

Oct 31st, 2009, 08:57 PM	#9
SixPak Warming The Wheels Ride: FXST Join Date: Sep 26th, 2009 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Canada Posts: 113 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? I've got an 07 softail with V&H big radius 2 into 2 with a screaming eagle heavy breather. The pipes are Really Loud. I love the sound of em. if you get them your neighbors will here you coming from a long way out.

Nov 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM	#10
GILLY 68 New Family Ride: 1989 Classic Join Date: Mar 24th, 2009 Location: Tampico, IL Posts: 5 My Mood:	Re: V&H Big radius 2 into 2...? They will be very loud. My friend has them and I stay on his left side too loud for me. Bad choice if you still want to listen to the tunes.

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