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Overall Rating: (5).
Reviewed on 09/19/03 by CruiserCustomizing Staff: Kyle Bradshaw (ManyBikes) from Escalon, CA for a 2003 VTX 1300 Retro:

Nice Pipes! That is once installed...it took a bit. The five upper pipe clamps must be as loose as possibe or the pipes will conform to the heat shields (not the same bends) and WILL NOT FIT! If pipes are left free from the heat shields, installation is a breeze. They "lope" at an idle and scream at constant speeds. Head turners for sure. A mute button would be nice for late night neighborhood entrances, but what the heck...at least they know when I'm home. These pipes come with the 'standard' baffles for both the Retro and C models. These standard baffles run $12.95 for the pair if you ever need to replace them... and are as loud as you will get for baffled pipes. For those who like to drag frame in the corners, the flat section under the clutch only contacts the ground after the floorboard flips up all to its stop. Much better clearance than my old Cobra pipes. For the ULTIMATE DEEP RUMBLE --> install the Vance and HInes Quiet Baffle Part Number: V21869. You will need two... and they retail for $30. They sound AWESOME as they mellow the rough edges and make a deep smooth sound while increasing low end torque.
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