Cobra vs Bassani vs Two Brothers vs D&D vs Stock Exhaust on Harley-Davidson Low Riders

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, I had a 1999 DEUCE, With a 1550 Screamin eagle upgrade get, the full works. And I purchased a 2-1 D D exhaust system I think it was called BOOM CAN , it was a megaphone design, and it sounded awesome! I had to sell it in 2019 do to my ex female partner, scamming me for tens of thousands of pounds, I had done well over 55,000 miles on it, I live in the UK at the time, and from 1995 I had 1200s then 1340 FXR , THEN MY DEUCE, from new, From BLACK BEAR HD NEWMARKET UK , I now retired living in France, I hope to get another DEUCE SOON, Ride Safe guys and girls, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

[@mattthegreeter9074]

I'm still happy with the V&H ShortShots on my '09 Low Rider, but I haven't fully Stage 1'd the thing yet, so the only thing I'm missing from your vid is DECEL POP hahah. People think a turf-war is flaring up when I roll off the throttle. I plan to get air & tune by next year. Then I start saving up for bars & grips. Little by little it's getting to be a great bike! It may be vintage by the time I finish, but it's good to have a little delayed gratification in life. (not to mention it feels great to live debt free!!!)

[@TheHarleyTech]

Now I wish I was heading out to ride instead of work...great video!

[@bigj200016]

Big dirty thumbs up.

[@zacharyfett2491]

Big. Ole. Dirty. Thumbs. Up!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks John! Enjoyed your recall Video. Keep it up brother.

[@privateundisclosed4448]

@@MattLaidlaw I think out of all of them, Two Brothers Racing and Basanni sounded the best! Can you do a 2004 Sportster 1200 with Vance & Hines comparison?

[@getjacked1]

Just got the bassani road rage ripper on my 22 street bob, sounds amazing!!! Absolutely love the sound.

[@Bergamot88]

Oh man, y’all must be a bunch of old heads. TBR ftw!! 🤙🤙

[@mixalis6168]

my mates are older, and they hate stock pipe !

[@moulis05]

The 117 with the 2BR system sounded epic. Actually, all the aftermarket pipes sounded awesome.

[@paulson8835]

Basani sounds awesome... deep throaty is at best...!!!

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks for posting, would have been interesting to see dB meters for the difference in volume.

[@Big.Ron1]

Dang. I like the twin cam 103 stock best. The last one. I'm amazed. Butt ugly but best sound. To me. Who would have thought. I ride a stroker heritage with thunderheader. I love it. A little loud but good sound. Then I hear this. I'm trying to scrape together the funds for a new lowrider. Maybe I should look for one of these. I liked the FX line anyway. Hmmmm. Thank you!

[@roadrash76]

I've got a 2015 Low Rider with the 2 into 1 Two Brothers pipe. I'm happy with it.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Great pipe

[@numberxx7]

Is it very loud? I am searching for something that would "deepen" and slightly open my '17 FXDLS, but majority is way too loud for my neighborhood

[@roadrash76]

@@numberxx7 it's loud

[@C8guy84]

Just got the wife back on a ninja 400. She's never been happier. 580 lb 883 vs 362lbs, she's in love with riding again. 3 years 400 miles on her HD. Her old ninja had 20,000 miles on it in 3 years. Hd will sit now and collect dust. I must say im happy too, chicks on harleys just do not have the same look. We tried hd, not our thing nice vids though.

[@badshodi]

Two brothers all the way!

[@collincratty8777]

Man! That stock 2019 sounded damn good🤘🏻

[@WeeShaa]

xD

[@dadtrap]

Nice Matt. I put Cobra slip ons on my stock 13 FLSTC and CFR single flute on my 18 Ultra with a stage 2 makes a difference

[@kennethreynolds8]

Those two into ones sound angry Matt. That sound never gets old dude, wish I would have gone there instead of the shorty duals.

[@jjs8046]

But the look...sucks big time 🥺

[@eddietheloggie]

Thanks, really useful as I intend to get a Lowrider and put in a stage 3. For me it's between the Bassani and the Cobra depending on which comes in black. Although I like the looks of the Bassani Black sweeper and from what I hear on Blockead's vlogs they sound great too.

[@talkingrock7011]

The stock 103 sounds good , go figure

[@geneciccone4196]

Always a great vid from you Matt and the boys thank you so much! I just bought a 2019 Sport Glide from my good friends at Ocean State Harley-Davidson in Exeter Rhode Island and that choice had a lot to do with your vids thanks so much again!

[@MazzInCali]

I loved them all except the stock HD’s. First thing ya gotta do is get new pipes on any stock Harley. They simply suck and I can’t believe they haven’t developed a BAD ASS in house HD pipe by now. The first one, the cobra 2-1, savage sound. Wasn’t expecting that. Two Brothers on the 4th bike was insane. I’d get that one.

[@hoss6048]

To me the best was the stage 4 m8 and the low rider S with nice paint. Power!

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

Bassani Gang all day 🤘🏽

[@CoreyGrey]

That cobra equal length headers though 💪🏼

[@joshuamoore9728]

D&D I think is best, known for their power making and sound too best of both worlds.. waiting for them to drop to bob car for the 18 up touring models. Seen on their insta page they are testing it. So I’m excited

[@pedroc6823]

Stock sound the best.

[@billiondollardan]

I like stock too but I wish I could have like half stock half cobra

[@johnscott5662]

That’s what I was going to say. 👍

[@michaelpicard6792]

Camera and phone mics don't do these sounds any justice. I did the stage 3 on my 2018 fat boy and had screaming eagle slipons installed. Apparently they made a 'second phase' of these slip ons and I am extremely happy with the sound.

[@fabiors10]

It is best to hear the engines when they are in running temperature, when cold it is usually louder and less deep.

[@disht2]

BASSANI! Got the pro streets on my sportster 1200. Look and sound awesome.

[@MrXo]

2 Brothers for the win. Had to put my headphones on for this one. Lol. I almost bought them when I got my M8, but opted for the bam sticks from TAB performance instead. 2 Bros was deeper sounding, but these TABS sound angry when you get on it. I think once I take out . . Umm eerrr I mean, once the Cats mysteriously fall off my bike, it will sound much better

[@mzk6550]

Man...I love the way that Cobra sounds. 😆👍❤

[@jtrlatinist2227]

After bonding back and forth street bob VS lowrider.... I finally ordered a 2019 FXLR! Look forward to hearing you input.

[@chrisdawson8252]

It's an awesome bike. Quick Test ride and I was easily convinced.

[@Jimmyzapata193]

1st place: Andrew 2nd place: nick 3rd place: Jeff

[@robygunner]

Like the looks and sound of the Cobra. Have Vance and Hines slash cut on my 2018 Heritage and around town I'd rather listen to my exhaust note over music. Always wondered if company claims of 10 horsepower increases hold any water?

[@xyzlne]

Thanks for doing this outdoors. So many times people film them running in the shop or garage and thats not an accurate sound.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Got a Vance and Hines cannon on my Road Glide stage 1. Something about VH. Great vid and always the best close up shots on the net. Other give you 1 to 2 second blurbs of the hardware..

[@thomasangelo4219]

Thank you for the video Matt I like the first bike sounds the best take care

[@pittss2c601]

I doubt any of those aftermarket exhaust systems would pass California sound & emission laws. Stock exhaust sounds surprisingly good. Clearly Harley engineers worked hard on that.

[@numberxx7]

Most of the stock systems - and I just got done with Demo where I rode several of 2019 models, sound "muzzled"...

[@80sruler]

Pitts S2C California needs to shove it and stop being a fun hater

[@mopar21]

@@80sruler same can be said about their gun laws.

[@anthonyfxbb9040]

That TBR pipe in a black finish for my 18FXBB is what I need. Will putting these pipes void my HD warranty?

[@jeffallen5758]

TBR and cobra sounds the best

[@bluesriderDF]

Loved it! I have a 14 Low Rider with V&H Big Shots, it sounds awesome.

[@michaelgurgone2825]

I agree with other below comments, the stock 103 sounded the best out of the bunch. Although my stock 1993 Dyna Lowrider with staggered duels sounds and looks better then any of them hands down, At least to me.

[@primofxdls4065]

TBR is the way to go. That's what I running and its wheel burner

[@randallbates05]

Hi Matt I have a 2018 Softail Deluxe and I've been looking at the Bassani (staggered) full exhaust set up. My friend said I should look at the Cobra neighbor haters. I'm looking for a unique deep sound with some authority. No necessary just all out loud. I'm also looking to put on the Screaming Eagle breather and of course the tuner. What do you think?

[@Art-ds8qk]

I have a 2019 Deluxe and just threw on Tab Performance with Zombie Baffles. Best decision I ever made compared to Bassani.

[@privateundisclosed4448]

I think out of all of them, Two Brothers Racing and Basanni sounded the best! Can you do a 2004 Sportster 1200 with Vance & Hines comparison?

[@MattLaidlaw]

It would be hard to get that exhaust and bike combo

[@kyleryneost]

I have a 17 dyna low rider with high output 103 does that air cleaner technically qualify as better than stock air cleaner? Notice you only put pipes on it? Some of the others have air cleaners in them?

[@MrBullet888]

Couldn't stand the stock pipes on my 18 Low Rider so I put some RC slip ons on. Much better but these sound really nice. Opened up the air and put on the FP3 and it's perfect. Still thinking about a full exhaust system tho.

[@locoocho2415]

Awesome, are these exhaust legal in California? Which ones are and which one's are not?

[@regfeener]

TBR all the way.. Sound was awesome on that 117..

[@stephaneswiatlowski7698]

What about the difference of ground clearance for all these pipes? Thanks!!!

[@gghostrrider]

Didn’t seem like he revved the thunderheader like the others. That and the stock were my favorite. But I ride a TC RGS and don’t want that much noise on a long ride

[@DynamicVlogs69]

Should've threw in an Evo engine bike as well. Nothing sounds better then an Evo.

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

Cool Dude In a Loose Mood except a shovel

[@GraemeBlore]

Except for a well tuned Shovelhead!

[@ravenscurlock3812]

On Andrew's bike, the air cleaner shakes alot. Is that a common effort of that cleaner? I'm guessing it wouldn't shake as bad on the M8 but just curious..

[@omarmendez6081]

Been talking to your sells department on buying a new lowrider! Trying to get a deal! hopefully you guys have some deal thanksgiving or Christmas.

[@tank7358]

Hey Matt, awesome content as always. I have a question, its relatable to to this video, although it was produced a yr ago, not sure if you still get questions.... but here goes. I really dig the Supertrapp Bootlegger sideout exhaust, but I dont see you or anyone else really reviewing wideout exhausts... is there an issue with them on baggers? (I have a 2019 roadglide that needs some more growl.) Any info would be great, thnx

[@billiondollardan]

That bike with all the gold paint is soooooo nice

[@themanofthehour9833]

stock - still sounds best (not the loudest but the finest)

[@wtf0101]

Good video, but how can you compare exhaust times with different stages of the motor build

[@numberxx7]

Thank you Matt this is awesome, I am searching for something to replace my stock FXDLS pipe.. But, I hear, i'll need to retune? Also, the neighbors may not like something very "snappy" and loud..

[@aarondeere]

On a 114 will changing cams change the sound vs just adding an exhaust system?

[@lesdavenport6649]

How does he like that cobra exhaust after having it on for a bit?

[@1550tc]

Andrew wow 👍👍👍sounds awesome ....might be time to upgrade my pro pipe ....I think so much of the sound does come from cams and compression in the motor

[@douglasbrantingham9706]

Is adding just a slip on as loud as full exhaust?

[@bobmcginn7417]

Just found this video, nice comparison.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you

[@pinopack1012]

Were the baffles taken out of any of them

[@dionreload]

Favorite bike love this video thanks for such good quality Matt! You rock🤟🏼

[@bobbyromo69]

How much more was it to put all the black parts on the 2018 lowrider ?

[@bodhiloc]

The bassani is the best one out of all

[@Hct80]

Love the tbr, loud as hell

[@AlexVengeance]

Would the CA laws have any effect on these pipes? I've been hearing conflicting things on different sources for the DB laws on motorcycle pipes.

[@Pinche_pancho_]

Fuck it

[@terrydalme2885]

Hey mat you done work on a couple bikes over the years I live in Az now what basani 2 to 1 for dressers

[@OG_ACIDKOOL]

Great Vid! Did Nick swap out his two brothers exhaust?

[@80sruler]

Ah yeah - I have the 103 with V&H Twin Slash slip on - I like it - keeps the look with a just more grunt

[@RC51tourqe30]

Thanks for doing this!!!! Terrible sound from all these pipes tho I’ve had a bassani and Vance & Hines and they sounded much different

[@Yeetsforthestreets]

I don't see how. you can tell a lot of the sound is distorted due to how loud most of these pipes are.

[@boxingeddy]

Damn. The tbr sounds so nice and looks so nice with the bike. The guys that like the stock exhaust should buy a Honda. Harley’s are supposed to sound loud and mean

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

They were shop bikes 🙄

[@scottwilloughby3840]

The pipes on my 18 anniversary street glide I like them good sound and can hear boom box. Like the sound and radio on my ride

[@stevedingman3753]

Have a D&D Fat Cat on my 2016 Fat Boy S, sounds good to me...

[@meanf1502]

Tbr or d&d either one of them two for the win I have a tbr 2in1 on my 2020 low rider s an I love it but d&d has a meaner sound

[@chrisautrey5051]

Bassani has a deeper sound. Glad i got em on mine

[@promiseofwar]

No Thunderheader? Sad

[@blujack100]

Would of like to hear these compared to the screaming eagles. Which is what I’m leaning towards on a new sport glide. Not too loud but nice. Two bros sounds like an old dump truck. Raspy.

[@mixalis6168]

D&D my fav !!

[@lucerolindemann8510]

Will installing aftermarket pipe on my 16 fxdl void my warranty or extended service?

[@Dude_Virus]

2019 low rider stock exhaust sounds so good. All the others are just a pain for the ears.

[@akaredcrossbow]

Being heard before seen is much better, meaning you have more of a chance of staying alive! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrPAULONEAL]

You should check out the Firebrand Loose Cannon Exhaust.

[@paulsinghgrewal8307]

Matt wt is good for 2020 softail deluxe available

[@dirtyfxdls7547]

Andrews low rider S is Sick 😎🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chrismodern5664]

Hey nick why did you switch your tbr exhaust?

[@danbailey1229]

Sure would like to see some customizing on the 2018 or19 softail Slim. I have one and it seems to be the red headed stepchild.

[@guyramsden2526]

Hi Matt!! IYO... who has the best touring 2 into 1 exhaust for my 2017 Ultra Limited?? Thx!!

[@mccglastron1972]

I'll never understand why people don't get to leave the mic where your ear is... I mean... do you put your freaking ear by the end of the exhaust?!? Why not go all the way and put the mic in the damn pipe?!? Video after video it's same same... hundreds of different people doing the same thing... some mics are good enough to deal, but not most. And this vid is a PERFECT example... sometimes he stands up bringing the mic up to ear level and they haven't shut the bike off yet and for a sec or two it sounds MUCH better.

[@mopar21]

When do we get the Dyno video of Nick's bike?

[@MattLaidlaw]

Coming ASAP. We are rebuilding the dyno right now.

[@dionreload]

Try recording sound with the iphone microphone. Much better response on the lower frequencies

[@dionreload]

Also helps to not stick the mic inside the exhaust for a clean sound but you probably figured that out allready

[@1F1yb0y]

Dope! Can something like a Cobra 2 - 1 system go on a new Street Glide (bagger)?

[@scott1hn]

Do any of these pipe sets come with baffles?

[@danielnava6066]

Any bassani two in one for 2020 FXST In stock?

[@3RDOOR]

Great timing Matt 🎃🤘❕

[@dufflebag420]

ROAD RAGE 2-1 great choice Jeff

[@1550tc]

David Schmock these just flat out make power, to me the asymmetrical look of a 2-1 on bagger looks great

[@Dr.J_theCPA]

Andrew’s has the best sound by far.....stock softtail is mellow.....

[@jennicakheam2986]

Any reason Nick went from the TBR Megaphone to the Cobra el diablo?

[@chunkyfxdls1878]

Performance I guess..... TBR and any short pipes are bad for low end torque

[@FXDLS-ot1wq]

They pretty much all sounded the same to me... cool collection of bikes tho

[@jetdoctn]

This will probably show what an old fuddy duddy I've become but while I liked the Cobra exhaust I liked the twin stock exhaust the best. Please be kind in the comments.

[@MattLaidlaw]

A lot of people are saying that. Interesting.