Bassani Exhaust - Road King Special

[@AM-ju9wx]

I didnt even have to finish the video. As soon as I heard it I was like, yep... thats it.. thats the setup lol

[@SJJsolomonSJJ]

Ikr!!!

[@Rgwebb1985]

This is the best sound comparison for exhaust video I have ever seen. Awesome job on the video bud!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks Rex! Much appreciated man, I had a blast making it.

[@spideliciousx9822]

Great comparison vid. Great range of different views to get different sound angles 👍 New pipes sound awesome too!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man! I had fun putting this one together

[@jakebavilacqua9229]

I have a 17 Roadking Special with the bassani true dual down under full exhaust intake set up, recently I just had a s&s 475 cam installed and tuned and wow ... the bike sounds much more aggressive and a lot more of a roar. It’s also a lot more fun to ride now! I highly recommend it!

[@MacksMoto]

Nice! I have been considering a cam upgrade as well

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

One of the best sounding exhausts I've heard for the M8.

[@kismet1184]

Best sounding exhaust for Harley by far. I have a complete set on my bike. Headers and the 4" mufflers. Opens it right up. My wife says she can hear me coming up the street 1/2 mile away.. Love these pipes

[@njbluesgtr]

New subscriber! Former Pflugerville resident. Love the bike and and the videos!

[@JasonVorce]

Man! That sounds tough as hell! Dream bike/ setup!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man! Me too

[@Kingdlack]

That sound is Awesome! Will be getting my RKS shortly and been looking at a ton of videos for different set ups. Sound wise your sounds the best!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man! I am loving it

[@teddissen6935]

Very informative video. I appreciate all of the angles and RPM ranges as well. This is the complete system that I am buying this week!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks Ted! Congrats on the upgrade man! I am still loving mine 👍🏽

[@teddissen6935]

@@MacksMoto It's going on a 2020 RG Special.....114. Looking forward to it

[@gp62902]

Awesome video. Have '18 RKS with stock exhaust. To me the stockers sound like my old Screamin' Eagles. I like the stockers as I always had issues on prior bikes with losing low/mid range torque after removing stockers. Also the stockers sound like a muscle car to me when I am twisting the wick and quiet when cruising and idling. 500-1000 mile day rides with loud exhaust gets to me after a while.

[@jeremy67A]

Dude, that's BEAST MODE.

[@randybarker274]

Excellent video with great quality, very well put together and kicass bike!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks Randy!

[@rickzavislak2722]

Well described video ! Thorough description throughout the video ! Thanks man

[@fakename_mtg8976]

Very cool vid. Your mic really picked up the good sound aspects of both the M8 stock and aftermarket exhausts. Keep up the good work!

[@Bloodeagle-so7bq]

Your bike is the exact bike bars and exhaust I am about to get. Love those bars.

[@roadglide]

Love your bike man. Looks and sounds great. The Bassani’s with headers for me. As for the neighbors, well, you just roll off and roll on in and park. No need to feel cringe worthy, they’re all adults.

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man! Great to hear from ya. Things have been good in the hood so far :)

[@Jimbobd421]

I’m stuck between these Bassanis and the Rineharts. Still haven’t found a good video like this one with the Rineharts. This video is awesome comparing stock to the Bassanis.

[@markgardner2985]

Great sounding pipes Mack! Nice video.

[@Bagrman-kt1ot]

Sweet ride .. nice looking set of wheels👍

[@LiterallySpiderman1014]

Just picked up a 2019 Road King Special with the 114 in it, cant wait to get an exhaust put on.

[@harleydave2316]

2 days ago I got the Midnight Blue version of the 19'. I am installing the 4.5" Tab Performance tomorrow.

[@americanbuilders1470]

I think these are what I have been looking for. Nice deep rumble, not stupid loud, but a very nice sound.

[@rdbjr52]

Yes, terrific sound. A lot of work to provide the video too. Nicely done!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man!

[@Tarrnation]

Sounds awesome! Beautiful bike.

[@darylgoodine9808]

Great bike, I just bought the 2019 RKS I'm putting 14" carlini ape hangers this week. Enjoy the ride and Semper - Fi marine.

[@MarkR973]

daryl goodine thanks for your service! Ride safe!

[@JNewellworks]

My exact setup love the sound way different than alot of other m8's

[@MacksMoto]

Agreed! Very unique sound.

[@vrcmag]

Sounds great.

[@ephrammaker3153]

Great video. You really demonstrate the sound and offer great advice. Thank you.

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man!

[@rodleithner7931]

Outstanding info. Well done Sir!

[@ShawnMortensenNE]

Love mine also, they sound great!!

[@Rican_Road_King]

Nice Bassani upgrade.. now its time to upgrade that front light!

[@MacksMoto]

Spoiler alert! 😁

[@Rican_Road_King]

@@MacksMoto Do you have Instagram?

[@MacksMoto]

@@Rican_Road_King yup! @macksmoto

[@joevillareal191]

Have BASSANI's on My Road King, and I Love Them 👌🏼✌🏼

[@SJJsolomonSJJ]

The sound on the #Special is🔥🔥🔥 Nice informative video by the way🤙🏾

[@gallor1able]

BEAUTIFUL BIKE AND SOUND !! I'm going to Trade my VRSCDX for this can't wait!!

[@MacksMoto]

You are gonna love it!

[@gallor1able]

Went in today worked up a deal for a 2019 King Special trading in my DX as I said I have a question The dealer told me I should not put after market pipes because dealers are now voiding warranties did you here that or was my dealer working toward incentives ? @@MacksMoto

[@MacksMoto]

@@gallor1able my dealership didn't say exactly that. They said that a bike with performance upgrades gets "flagged" and if future warranty claims can be attributed to damage caused by those upgrades... a claim could be denied. Sounds like it varies dealer to dealer.

[@gallor1able]

Thank you Brother and thank you for serving our country. I will be watching yr channel.

[@taatrs]

Great video. Before and after takes, what you were considering, why you made the choice you did... all the info I need to make my decision. Well done.

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks Joseph!

[@0708pelao]

Muy buen vídeo . Me gusto mucho el handle bar, creo que esa altura da una mejor y más descansada conducción . Me gustaría saber qué opinas de ese punto. Gracias y bendiciones

[@oscalealvisl]

Very nice video sounds really good

[@curtissullivan4702]

great video and research.

[@derekbenoit10]

Sounds soo good. And I know mics don't do the true sound any justice. 👍🏾

[@kevincraig8257]

I love your roadking I want to use your setup but I dont know if my heat shields will work mine is a 2020 RG cvo and those shields have to stay with the bike thanks

[@MacksMoto]

You could run the dnt slip ons but the finish probably wouldn't match the heat shield/header pipe. I am not 100% on whether you can find a true dual manufacturer that will fit the heat shield actually. Might exist... I just don't know. You have a sweet bike man!!! Congrats!

[@Ecolaservices]

Sounds great!

[@rotl9915]

what size are those bars? i'm looking to change mine out. so could use a reference point here.

[@MacksMoto]

14's

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

Yr the first guy that's mentioned the Holy Mollies, im running those with the Rhinehart Slimline Dulas. Yr King looks bad ass homie..

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man.

[@Paul20661]

Awesome video,nice camera work I'm new just found your channel,subbed Also awesome bike,the Road King is my dream motorcycle xd Started riding this year,got a Virago 250,in 2019 I wanna get a Honda Shadow 600

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man! Much appreciated : ) Stay in touch

[@Paul20661]

I'm from Romania and here like all of Europe we have different regulations.I have the A2 license so I started on a smaller bike this 250 which was great to learn on but the Shadow 600 fits it that category and I can ride it with my A2,need a bit more power xd.

[@Paul20661]

You can get the A license in which u can ride any motorcycle from 24 years or after 2 years of A2 which for me is gonna be 24 cuz now I'm 22 When I get that honestly I wanna get a Suzuki Bandit 600,love that one

[@jeremyowens4115]

Beautiful bike!

[@bennyg7506]

Hi. What tuner are you using. I was gonna get the same setup but have the screaming Eagle pro tuner for warranty.Would it work? Awesome video!

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks Benny! I have never used the screaming eagle tuner but it should work. I am using the vance and hines fp3

[@Super2wheeler]

Did you consider the Cobra race pros. They sounded similar to the Bassani's DNT's. I'm trying to decide.

[@MacksMoto]

At the time... no, not really. I remember looking into the neighbor haters but wasn't feeling them for me.

[@Grynn_88]

Do you have megaphones or straight can mufflers. Im trying to pick which i should get for my street glide

[@MacksMoto]

Megaphone

[@ridered7394]

Does this system have 18 mm O2 bungs,

[@DJ-kx6gr]

Sounds good. I'd do mufflers though with auto tuner. Stock pipes are more then adequate

[@DeBa1226]

Brother, nice work on demo. Can you do full header pipe and no slip ons?

[@MacksMoto]

You mean, replace the factory header (removing the catalytic converter) and keeping the stock muffler? Yes, that can be done. If you mean replacing the header and running your bike without any muffler at all... I guess that can physically be done but it isn't advisable.

[@RB-sq7of]

I have the same pipes with the power cam. Its sick af, this video is great but it still doesn't do the system justice. Mine have a deep low tone at idel but it is LOUD even when you dont think it is.

[@bennyg7506]

I just got this exact exhaust setup. Down under duals and DNT slip on’s. Kinda intimidating looking at the install? Which o2 bungs did you use? Did you run the rear pipe o2 sensor back to the rear bung? I hope I don’t scratch them up installing ! Ha

[@MacksMoto]

Dealer did my install 😎 you only need the larger o2 sensor if you are running a wide band tuner. My sensors fit the smaller ones, I have the fp3 tuner.

[@bennyg7506]

🙏🏼

[@YoursInYeshua]

Love the 14s! Subbed :)

[@44musher]

Nice ride. Semper Fi.

[@DutchII927]

could you tell a low end power loss difference with the true duals? I have a 19 RKS and I installed the V&H true duals and ended up taking them off right away (yes I had a FP3 on it) because of the noticeable amount of low-end power loss.. I'm guessing these new M8 engines love back pressure from the stock headers

[@MacksMoto]

Not really, no.

[@dags6439]

I’ve 103 stock road king classic with stock headers and titan 4.5 slip ons, getting the bassani 2x2 headers my question is will it be much louder, I really just want the bike to breath better, thanks

[@MacksMoto]

Breath better? Yes. Headers shouldn't necessarily make your bike louder, but removing the catalytic converter definitely opens things up. My bike plays better in higher Rev ranges and lower gears since I went true duals.

[@harleyfatbob2572]

Cool video bro. Showed me the way for my Roadking. Should be great with the cam's i am also going to do.Chur.

[@Ozzy2341]

Road king special or street glide special ? Decisions decisions

[@martymo992]

How would fishtails sound on a 2019 RK?

[@MacksMoto]

@martymo992 Yo! They would sound pretty gnarly. I've never heard that combo in person but what I've heard on line seems super loud and sharp.

[@gilliecalifornio9537]

Gotta love the murdered out look of your Road King - is it blue or black ? The bars are sick ! Greetings from Farm town California ( Central )

[@bennyg7506]

Have you looked into any of the other end caps for the DNT’s? Like the slant cut or megaphone caps?

[@MacksMoto]

Howdy Benny! Nope, didn't even realize they made those :)

[@johnnyinked]

what size is that front wheel?

[@rolandb.campos4535]

You know if you would of taking off the baffles from the stock mufflers it probably would of save you money. I did it to my roadglide an I get so many compliment it sounds perfect.

[@jasonharlin8863]

Adjust your shift lever. You have to move your whole foot to shift. Nice bike, sounds great

[@johnnyinked]

also what handle bars are they

[@basstradamus1]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ellissmithjr6599]

Really Awesome video👍😎🇺🇸. Your height please?

[@macklinan6474]

5'9

[@ellissmithjr6599]

@@macklinan6474 Thank Man,just finished watching another video of your👍😎🇺🇸.

[@BigChief909]

How did you get slip ons to fit the headers?

[@MacksMoto]

Mufflers and headers are both Bassani. They line up

[@BigChief909]

@@MacksMoto just got the headers on and slip ons don’t fit, one is bigger then the other like for a stock header, now I got to figure out how or what to do...lol

[@MacksMoto]

@@BigChief909 so you have Bassani headers on and the Bassani mufflers don't fit? Yeah, that is because Harley changed the exhaust port sizes in 2018. Is your bike a 2017? If so, you will need to make sure the mufflers are specifically 2017 and prior.... I think. Dealer should know. I had the same problem and they had to re-order

[@BigChief909]

@@MacksMoto yeah I have a 2018 and put on the true duel down unders and now both exhaust ports are narrow...thanks for the info. This video is the reason I went with this set up, it’s a pain to get all this stuff here in California. Haha stupid emissions laws.

[@steveabercromby3086]

Is your warranty up? Will this affect that?

[@suzuki60008]

Nice video and bike. Was it necessary to do the hi-flow intake and tune, or was it recommended? Just curious, I have the RKS 114, plenty of torque in stock form. Just looking for sound. Thanks again.

[@MacksMoto]

I am no mechanic... but my understanding is that removing the cat/replacing headers necessitated the intake upgrade and a tune is required whenever you mess with airflow.

[@suzuki60008]

@@MacksMoto Thank you!

[@hotrodhog639]

Awsomeness

[@richardbeato5451]

I just got my stage 2 installed with the same set up. OMG! Your video is very misleading as far as how loud they really are in person. You did give a warning, but I saw a comparison video and it seemed like they were not as loud as other pipes. Just as loud and in some cases louder. I'm happy though. Hated the stock, sowing machine sound the stock pipes have.

[@jTjUSA]

I think it's a bit more loud but more deep than the tinny loud. Have someone else ride your bike and hear it - if you haven't already done so. You can hear a rumble coming ...

[@Eng.BoSalem]

I have road king special 2020. I need the part number to order this exhaust. Can I get it via ebay or Amazon?

[@MacksMoto]

Ever use Revzilla? www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bassani-4-dnt-megaphone-mufflers-for-harley-touring-2017?sku_id=1175589

[@MacksMoto]

And this is for the headers www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bassani-true-dual-down-under-headers-for-harley-touring-2017-2019

[@dondon4841]

Just curious, what brand of tires are you running.

[@MacksMoto]

Metzler Marathon Ultra... I like em alright

[@ridethepace6005]

2:36 gotta love that United Steelworkers Union sticker. USW. Those are my peeps. Local 12325. " Steelworkers make bigger erections ". Nice sound from those pipes brother.

[@MacksMoto]

Good eye! Thanks man

[@greatsanders1719]

What Bars Are Those?🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MacksMoto]

Factory 47 14" black signature series

[@Jimbobd421]

When you say there loud are they cover up your radio loud or just louder than stock.

[@MacksMoto]

They are louder than stock. I wouldn't say they are cover your ears loud... though I have seen people do it

[@Jimbobd421]

Mack's Moto can you still hear your radio ok

[@beantown_bennie6935]

Do you like having your arms above your shoulders? Nice looking bike and bars, they just look a bit high. Can you do distance with those without getting tired?

[@MacksMoto]

Yes and yes.

[@beantown_bennie6935]

@@MacksMoto I hope you didn't take it as a dig. I'm looking to get new bars. 16" and I'm 6'0 even. I believe those are going to be above my shoulders. What kind of bars are those, size and how tall are you? Love your bike. I also have the Bassani Down under, and the DNT set up. Didn't like the first day I drove home with them, but I love them now.

[@MacksMoto]

@@beantown_bennie6935 Ahhhh... you should be good man. My bars are 14" and pretty much right in line w my shoulders, I am 5'9". I like em pushed pretty far forward but they would actually be even lower if I pulled em back a bit. They are factory 47 signature bars

[@gallor1able]

Mack, Question: The DNTs can be mounted with stock air and headers yes? and the always ever popular question can I do that without a tuner? my 2019 should arrive next week and Im torn on exhaust.. Best Regards

[@MacksMoto]

I beleive so, yes on both counts. My dealership installed and there was a mix up at first. I believe that the stock headers for the 2017+ have different size outlets.... my dealer originally ordered pre-2017 headers and 2018 DNT's and had to re-order the DNTs because the 2018's didn't fit the older headers.

[@frednorma1]

👍good video. Got to get me some

[@fxrst_anvers6976]

‘Great setup I also bought iT 🤙🏻

[@MacksMoto]

Thank you Sir!

[@vrcmag]

Why the music while trying to show exhaust sound differences? Mute that shit next time. But the bike looks awesome. I need to change my bars and yours looks like the right ones.

[@MacksMoto]

Thanks man. I thought 8 mins of exhaust only might be kinda boring. I dropped it way to the back and left it constant... kinda like a reference. If enough people ask for it I might do like an extended "no music" version. Thanks again for checking in man. Your channel is suuuuper pro!

[@vrcmag]

Mack's Moto when you are speaking it’s okay it just is distracting. Good video and love the bike. I’ve got an 18 special too.

[@Jimbobd421]

I agree. No music. I’d rather hear you and the bike.

[@Gzthagreat]

Wht bars are those do they come in chrome?

[@MacksMoto]

They are 14" factory 47 signature bars... I think they do, yes.

[@amphibdriver1]

Good comparison video.

[@glenr-oe]

Did you have issues with finding neutral on your Road King? I recently purchased the 114 and coming from a V Rod Muscle, it's been a pain to find. Checking to see if anyone else went through or are going through the same. Granted, I'm still in the break in period as well.

[@MacksMoto]

Yeah, it can be tricky to find at times. Sometimes it takes rolling fwd or back a little if you are trying to find it at a stop.

[@brianj501]

I have a Road King Special as well and what I found is lightly pressing down from 2nd is much easier than trying to find neutral from first. To learn where the sweet spot is for neutral, put it in 2nd and very softly increase downward pressure until it finds neutral. Practice it a few times and you'll know just the right amount of pressure to use in the future.

[@glenr-oe]

@@brianj501 Much appreciated brother. I'll be sure to try that.

[@brianj501]

@@glenr-oe No problem. Let us know how it works for you.

[@bodieb316]

I see you are still using your toe to shift. Not getting use to the heel shift? :)

[@MacksMoto]

Ha!!... nope :) old habits die hard I guess. I had to ride with fancy shoes the other day and the heel shifter came in handy.

[@guzsteve]

Semper Fidelis brother

[@streetglide4life957]

Sounds great. Riding that clutch tho

[@del0373]

Semper Fi brother

[@MacksMoto]

Semper Fi

[@lucasplitt9214]

Just bought that exhaust set up for my 2019 roadglide special, what tuner are you using? And did you have to use any special parameters? I bought the steaming eagle pro street tuner, scared of voiding the warrante

[@MacksMoto]

Yo Lucas! I am running the FP3 from Vance & Hines. The generic tune for high flow air and exhaust works great.

[@steveabercromby3086]

Hey Lucas, how did the screaming eagle pro tuner work with your exhaust? I was thinking of the same setup so I don't mess with the warranty but have recently heard the se tuner might not tune well with the aftermarket headers. Did you get the true dual headers?

[@semicenturian8535]

Damn those sound awesome!

[@blackhearted1975]

What bars are on your bike?

[@MacksMoto]

Those are 14" factory 47 signature

[@romainhebre]

what is your camera ?

[@MacksMoto]

Most of the footage here was shot with a Lumix GX85. The shots from the bike were taken with Gopro

[@dieseljunky8505]

How big is your front wheel?

[@MacksMoto]

23"

[@dieseljunky8505]

@@MacksMoto man that looks so good on there.. did you have to raise the front fender to fit it?? I just bought a 2019 road king special with a 114. And omg its amazing

[@davidmykal8197]

Whats the handlebar info

[@MacksMoto]

14 Inch Factory 47 Signature bars

[@MrGustav2000]

Tanks! Nice video

[@MacksMoto]

Sure thing man!

[@brattpark790]

Can you plz tell us price?

[@RealEstateMack]

Of which part? I don't remember the exact break down but between the slip ons, headers, intake and fuel pack was just over 2k

[@brattpark790]

@@RealEstateMack where to buy sir?

[@michaelmitchell5909]

I have those on my 04 road king 95" with fueling cams...sounds like a dragster...lol

[@scorpiozed9799]

Nice