After 12 years, I have upgraded my 2007 Street Glide to a 2018 Street Glide Special. Mama was not happy about the exhaust after our first couple of rides. It sounds puny and her right foot was on fire. To me, this is implied consent for a full exhaust upgrade. We went on the smart TV and listened to exhaust sounds in surround sound. I am pretty sure I am going with Bassani for the head pipes, but I am not certain about the mufflers. I love the sound on 4.5-inch pipes, but I cannot see a lot of pictures of these on a FLHXS.
With the extended bags on the FLHXs would the 4.5 be too much pipe? Could they damage the bags? Also, when Mama is not on the back I tend to ride it like I stole it. Is there any risk of dragging the 4.5s? I have not dragged the boards yet on the 2018, but I got pretty comfortable with dragging the boards on the 2007. Lastly, is there any reason that I would want to pay the V&H tax and go with the power dual headers.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated. I have my 1K service next week, and I am chompin at the bit to change my exhaust. Please help end my confusion.
With the extended bags on the FLHXs would the 4.5 be too much pipe? Could they damage the bags? Also, when Mama is not on the back I tend to ride it like I stole it. Is there any risk of dragging the 4.5s? I have not dragged the boards yet on the 2018, but I got pretty comfortable with dragging the boards on the 2007. Lastly, is there any reason that I would want to pay the V&H tax and go with the power dual headers.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated. I have my 1K service next week, and I am chompin at the bit to change my exhaust. Please help end my confusion.
