Stock baffles in the V&H. I think it sounds just right, and more importantly, runs right. I had a friend who took the baffles out and it seemed WAY too loud.
Hopefully more vids on the way; I've done much more to the bike since this video and I'm coming up on 20,000 miles.
@paulridden1 Rain has never been a problem. It doesnt really let any water through, despite the exposed filter. Lets a lot of air in though, so I can turn up the gas mix quite a bit on the PC5..
I tuned it with Power Commander 5. Just plug it into a laptop and you can adjust everything: The fuel mixture at every RPM and throttle position, the timing, etc. Just takes a lot of messing around to get everything correct.
Im getting the same pipes on my 09 fxdf. Do you think think there is a difference between the stage one and the roland besides the roland looking better?
I've got the same set up, except I have chrome big shots. I got a used PC-V for 230, and used (new condition) big shots for 300, both on craigslist. I got them while I was over here in Afghanistan and had a friend put them on right before I went on leave. The only thing I need is an air cleaner, which I'm waiting until I get back.
I also have removable saddlebags, with easy brackets. Stick out a little but u can take them for cruisin.
i like the aesthetic value of the black exhaust. it matches the denim paint job much better. i'm torn between a new '09 Night Rod and a '10 Fat Bob. Same price ($14,900).
Dude get the Fatbob. I have an 09 with the short shots on it, pc v and big sucker air cleaner and it runs like a raped ape. Handles great. Trust me you wont regret it. It's fun to ride. Only down side is you cant carry anything but I didnt buy it to carry anything or anyone. I put a brawler solo seat on mine. It is a bad ass bike. I get a lot of looks and compliments.
I test rode both, he Night Rod is almost as comfortable, and much faster. I do like the low end power of the Bob, and the 6 spd gets better mpgs. The Night Rod really stands out. I know I won't regret either bike, but the Night Rod will still satisfy my "need for speed". Then again it gets worse gas mileage.
The dealer here has an '09 Night Rod that they will sell me for $2000 off MSRP ($14,699), and also a 2010 Fat Bob that they won't come down on, so it's $14,999.
Well I never rode the Night Rod but my Fat Bob with the pipes, AC & PC V is more than fast enough for me. You have to buy what you like. Dont get the Night Rod just because it's cheaper. If you really like the Fat Bob better you will regret it. Even thought it's different looking the Fat Bob still retains a more classic Harley look than the Night Rod does but that's just my personal opinion. You also may want to look around for an 09 Fat Bob if they are still around.
man i love that bike. i want one but it wouldn't be practical for me. i have an 05 heritage. i needs my luggage bags. yeah, you could probably deck a fat bob out with bags and a windshield but for me it would ruin what the bike is all about. i once saw a night train here on youtube all decked out like my heritage with the shield and bags and i have to tell ya, it looked like shit. that bike wasn't made for that and neither is yours. sweet sounding bike.
how hard was the tri-bar taillight to instal
rstscott 3 weeks ago
Stock baffles in the V&H. I think it sounds just right, and more importantly, runs right. I had a friend who took the baffles out and it seemed WAY too loud.
Hopefully more vids on the way; I've done much more to the bike since this video and I'm coming up on 20,000 miles.
artekuna 7 months ago
Love the bike man, I've watched this vid several times. Are those the stock baffles, quite baffles or backdown baffles?
Jswiss35 7 months ago
Did you black out the primary cover?
boer83 7 months ago
@boer83 No. That is stock.
artekuna 7 months ago
your bike gave me a woody haha
NubsWithGuns 8 months ago
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This bike sounds great. Vance & Hines sure make a nice set of pipes
TheRoadHammer1 9 months ago
This bike sounds great. Vance & Hines sure make a nice set of pipes
TheRoadHammer1 9 months ago
I have the same Big shots on my fat bob and really like them.
powerstrokeking 10 months ago
First time I've seen a before and after...thanks...this was just what I wanted to see.
I just bought a Softail Blackline and was thinking of V&H big shots.
umassarteest 11 months ago
Those V&H sound mean.
Sabonim4thdan 11 months ago
Sounds great...but with that air cleaner is it a only dry weather bike???
paulridden1 1 year ago
@paulridden1 Rain has never been a problem. It doesnt really let any water through, despite the exposed filter. Lets a lot of air in though, so I can turn up the gas mix quite a bit on the PC5..
artekuna 1 year ago
K thanks. The bike sounds great!!!!!!!
akaredcrossbow 1 year ago
who tuned it after the mods? Harley? did they do a flash tune of the ECM or a full pro street tune?
baloney456 1 year ago
I tuned it with Power Commander 5. Just plug it into a laptop and you can adjust everything: The fuel mixture at every RPM and throttle position, the timing, etc. Just takes a lot of messing around to get everything correct.
artekuna 1 year ago
@artekuna is there any way for you to tell if the power commander has settings for a V&H big radius 2 into 1? that is what is on my 2009 fat bob...
baloney456 1 year ago
Need more vids of your bike.
akaredcrossbow 1 year ago
@akaredcrossbow I will post some more. I have done more to the bike since this vid... mirrors, paint, etc...
artekuna 1 year ago
nice scoot bro!
bamf1994 1 year ago
Blacked out zorsts really suit the fatbobs.looks classy..
kernowrock555 1 year ago
Im getting the same pipes on my 09 fxdf. Do you think think there is a difference between the stage one and the roland besides the roland looking better?
MrSituation1980 1 year ago
Yes. It's way to noisy without them in, but it sounds just right with them
artekuna 1 year ago
love the video...just put same pipes on and debating weather to go with a thundermax mod or a power comander
leswarfield1 1 year ago
blacked out looks real nice! I recognized the intake only bcuz my brother just bought a street bob with the same one.... very nice!
HDFatBob08 1 year ago
I've got the same set up, except I have chrome big shots. I got a used PC-V for 230, and used (new condition) big shots for 300, both on craigslist. I got them while I was over here in Afghanistan and had a friend put them on right before I went on leave. The only thing I need is an air cleaner, which I'm waiting until I get back.
I also have removable saddlebags, with easy brackets. Stick out a little but u can take them for cruisin.
LivingtoRide17 2 years ago
Hey hey, y a pas photo !!! Very nice ;-)
crazyfrog1100 2 years ago
super bruit
kungfuhoalinh 2 years ago
Very nice bro! Took a Fat Bob with V&H out for spin at the dealers today, must have one... soon...
Cryingazur 2 years ago
It's different looking but bang for buck, I chose the big sucker. Classic looking for a third of the price and same performance.
lucybrown1 2 years ago
i like the aesthetic value of the black exhaust. it matches the denim paint job much better. i'm torn between a new '09 Night Rod and a '10 Fat Bob. Same price ($14,900).
skyline44512 2 years ago
Dude get the Fatbob. I have an 09 with the short shots on it, pc v and big sucker air cleaner and it runs like a raped ape. Handles great. Trust me you wont regret it. It's fun to ride. Only down side is you cant carry anything but I didnt buy it to carry anything or anyone. I put a brawler solo seat on mine. It is a bad ass bike. I get a lot of looks and compliments.
lucybrown1 2 years ago 4
I test rode both, he Night Rod is almost as comfortable, and much faster. I do like the low end power of the Bob, and the 6 spd gets better mpgs. The Night Rod really stands out. I know I won't regret either bike, but the Night Rod will still satisfy my "need for speed". Then again it gets worse gas mileage.
The dealer here has an '09 Night Rod that they will sell me for $2000 off MSRP ($14,699), and also a 2010 Fat Bob that they won't come down on, so it's $14,999.
Any thoughts?
skyline44512 2 years ago
Well I never rode the Night Rod but my Fat Bob with the pipes, AC & PC V is more than fast enough for me. You have to buy what you like. Dont get the Night Rod just because it's cheaper. If you really like the Fat Bob better you will regret it. Even thought it's different looking the Fat Bob still retains a more classic Harley look than the Night Rod does but that's just my personal opinion. You also may want to look around for an 09 Fat Bob if they are still around.
lucybrown1 2 years ago
@lucybrown1 haha its runs like a raped ape but does it rape crotch rockets like a raping ape? legit question btw haha seriously how is it on power
dc1111111111111 3 weeks ago
man i love that bike. i want one but it wouldn't be practical for me. i have an 05 heritage. i needs my luggage bags. yeah, you could probably deck a fat bob out with bags and a windshield but for me it would ruin what the bike is all about. i once saw a night train here on youtube all decked out like my heritage with the shield and bags and i have to tell ya, it looked like shit. that bike wasn't made for that and neither is yours. sweet sounding bike.
grayboo212 2 years ago
Too much ($353) but I've never seen anyone else with one like it, and it works great. Roland Sands Design.
artekuna 2 years ago