Vance & Hines BIG SHOTS vs SHORT SHOTS vs BIG RADIUS - Exhaust sounds - Review & Comparison

[@txsviking]

I've been running Big Shots without baffles for 45K miles on my 07 FXDC. I love em.

[@CTG01]

How did removing the baffles affect performance or did you tune it afterwards?

[@Cheaps928]

@@CTG01 it affects performance pretty noticeable. Baffles should always stay in the pipes to control the flow. And tune is also required. If you want a loud set. Just get a loud set like the short ones. I have the cobra speedster 909s and they are loud asf with baffles

[@krisgreenwood5173]

My days of liking short and loud exhaust is over. The tinnitus in my ears reminds me every day. I want as much noise behind me as possible. Thanks for doing the video Tripp.

[@trippontwowheels]

Sounds like fishtails may be in your future! 🙂

[@13thSwarde]

I have been running the V&H Big Radius pipes on my 2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy since Aug. 2014. The engine has been dyno tuned and produces real good torque and horsepower, plus I love the sound. These pipes still have the original baffles installed. I ran V&H staggered pipes on my 2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy, also dyno tuned. Back in the day I ran V&H pipes on my 1976 Harley Davidson SuperGlide. I guess you can tell I love Vance & Hines exhaust pipes.

[@DoubleDMoto]

Vance and Hines Big Radius is my choice! Thanks for sharing!!

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re welcome Dubba Dee!!

[@bluesriderDF]

I have Big Shots on my Dyna Low Rider and they sound ridiculously amazing 👏

[@trippontwowheels]

Nice! Which Dyna do you have?

[@bluesriderDF]

@trippontwowheels 2014 Low Rider in Superior Blue. 💙💙

[@davidmccall4776]

I have open V&H Lingshots on my 97 Heritage and love 'em! They're not that loud unless you're really in a hurry, but you can definitely tell when I'm in your neighborhood! The heat shields were my main purchase point, because I hate blued pipes. Buy a pair and you're not likely to regret it! Seeya!

[@stuarttaylor976]

Long shots on my heritage softail big radius on my breakout . I love the sound of all the V&H exhausts. Keep up the good work Tripp

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Stuart!

[@davidmccall4776]

@sruarttaylor976 * I also run V&H Longshots on my '97 Heritage. Not too soft, not too loud.....perfect!

[@tomsreviews238]

The bike I have now is a 2014 Harley Fat Bob 103. Has Vance and Hines "Big Radius". Sounds great. I have owned 40 motorcycles over my life. The best sounding motorcycle I have ever owned was a 2012 Sportster Custom 1200 with "Cobra" slip-ons.

[@trippontwowheels]

Nice. Cobra does make some great stuff.

[@bradboisvert4892]

Short shots but samson ripsaws are my favorite no baffles

[@zackadams419]

I’ve been searching for the low rumble of the Rineharts but the more distinctive popping of the Vance and Hines short shots. I think I’ve found that with the Big Shots. Those sound amazing.

[@rayl8669]

I would like the hear the new PCX version of the V and H Big Radius to make sure it sounds like what I am used to hearing from the discontinued model. This was has a baffle?

[@ajackintandem]

you always make me amaze!

[@ajackintandem]

Another amazing video! Wow.. You always make me proud

[@acewindbreaker]

In my opinion it's hard to get that really nice sound on a M8, any one of the other Harley engines has more potential for a really nice grunt. That's my opinion and I am sure many of you has a different view on this subject. Nice video though, thanks for the effort of making it!

[@trippontwowheels]

I agree. Sound was better with the Twin Cam and even better with the Evo, but I’ll take the M8’s performance any day.

[@ElsaMariaVeloso]

Another amazing content , keep it up

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Got V&H big radius on my 08 softail custom. Look and sound awesome!

[@trippontwowheels]

So I’m assuming those are your favorites? 🙂

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Living in the UK the choice of exhausts is not as comprehensive as the US. But yeah, they are my favourites from Vance and Hines. Your videos are always on my watch list, keep 'em comin!!

[@trippontwowheels]

@@WOLFIE-96B-UK Thanks much Wolfie! Can you share this video with a couple thousand friends and get them to subscribe while you’re at it? I could use the help. 🙂

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

👍 I'll do my best!

[@buzbom1]

Sorry,... 4:38 hit me, and I can't remember anything I just learned before that. Gotta go back and rewatch/listen. This is not a complaint, btw,.....just ....wow lol she caught me of guard. Wait, what was I hear for???

[@ChiefMike302]

Are these the pcx versions or the older models?

[@trippontwowheels]

Older models I believe.

[@twilliamsusmc]

Short shots on my Wide Glide. Both black and chrome heat shields and a tuner. With quiet baffles installed. They sound nice and the road rumbles at 2200rpms

[@trippontwowheels]

Sounds like a good way to go.

[@scarystories190]

I had V&H on my 03 Vulcan and they are great. I put Krome Werks on my Road King and they are beast!

[@trippontwowheels]

Which Vulcan?

[@scarystories190]

@@trippontwowheels 1600 classic. Just sold it.

[@cristi8183]

Hello! I got a 2019 Sport Glide. Between the Big Shots and Big Radius, which is it louder? And which gives a more uneven sound? Thanks.

[@trippontwowheels]

The big radius is the loudest. The cam you have in your bike determines the lope of the engine and “unevenness” of the sound, if that is what you are referring to.

[@cristi8183]

@@trippontwowheels Thanks, I will check for the Big Shots.

[@leftylou6070]

Hey Tex, a word to the wise. If'n you live on a dirt road don't buy the Big Radius! All your friends see you coming home will say, "Here comes Pig Pen"! They raise that much dust!

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

Originally wanted the big shot staggered however got some S&S Tapered slip ons for my FLSTF and dont think i'll ever change them. I like the OEM look

[@Ncoastjack]

Great video but would be beneficial stating what year / motor the bikes are as there’s some difference in the M8 vs Twin Cam sound

[@trippontwowheels]

There are no twin cams in the mix. The M8’s should all sound the same.

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

All Vance & Hines sound's better than the stock exhaust.... Nice comparison Tripp👊🏽😎

[@trippontwowheels]

Which is your favorite big fella?

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@trippontwowheels Well I've actually been running Rineharts on the last 2 bike's I've owned.... I like em both lol!

[@trippontwowheels]

Fair enough! 🙂

[@littleredgt2003]

@@OZARKSHDRIDERS I have Rinehart's on my Deluxe and I'm looking for something better. I'm not overly happy with them. I've been looking into Short Shots. This video was a huge help.

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@littleredgt2003 short shots are a really good choice!!

[@christianoberlies]

Are the Short Shots a highflow exhaust?

[@michaelpalmer7910]

Best deep sound for a 103 are V&H 450's. Using True Dual pipes.

[@theadventurousrider]

With the baffles in i say Big Radius or the Short Shots...... all subject to changed if the baffles were out.

[@trippontwowheels]

Even with baffles in, they are both quite loud!

[@MKandKCCampbell]

I have V&H staggered slash cuts in my 2020 Heritage 114. They sound great; fantastic lope when idling and especially good sound when you get on the throttle.

[@trippontwowheels]

So you have the same exhaust as bike #2 in the video? Do you still have a stock cam?

[@MKandKCCampbell]

@@trippontwowheels yes. Not convinced I need to upgrade from my Stage 1 with a FP3 tune.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@MKandKCCampbell Hey, if you’ve got the power you want, why waste the money? I’m with you on that.

[@baddgoat85]

Big shots would be my pick out of those 3 bikes. Cams make a huge difference though in sound. Are they all stock cams?

[@shawnwhite7384]

Are these pipes all the new “PCX” designed Vance and Hines?

[@trippontwowheels]

Not sure Shawn. They were on the bike when I purchased it.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I've always liked making my own baffles. Sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn't, 🤔.. but it's always fun to see how theyll perfom and sound . I've installed a lot of exhausting other people's bikes and 80% of the time it's a big improvement..

[@trippontwowheels]

Interesting! I’d be interested in learning how to make some homemade baffles that would actually do a good job… and stay in!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

@@trippontwowheels Beretta book or parts of it long time ago that were written I think 1906 and it was the principles of exhaust and it was actually written by a guy that work for triumph motorcycles at the time.

[@AgricUltra]

Big Radius sound phenomenal.

[@barrcotty4648]

Mine ..04 fatboy -longshots...standard baffle's .....LOUD !!! / Love that Flag flying in the back ground....

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks!

[@fishfuxors]

How hard do you think it would be to get that catalytic bullshit out of the short shots?

[@jakobpoole7622]

Rod and hammer, just make sure theres no sensors in the way 😎

[@briangoldy8784]

Going with V&H Short Shots, 2019 Heritage 114,

[@trippontwowheels]

I have a 2019 Heritage 114. The one with the long shots in the video is mine. Good choice!

[@briangoldy8784]

@@trippontwowheels Going with the Short Shots bro, Did you also need a Tuner?

[@trippontwowheels]

@@briangoldy8784 Yes. Went Stage 1 with tuner.

[@briangoldy8784]

@@trippontwowheels Did you go with the V&H Fuel Pack 4? My Local Biker Motorhead Shop is mentioning a $1100 Dollar Tuner. Its not in my Budget. You Bro's suggest a Tuner.? Thanks.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@briangoldy8784 There are good tuners for about 1/3 of that. Google and KZbin are your friends. I bought my bike used and it came with a Screamin Eagle tuner.

[@scottthompson7329]

Having had an M8 Slim, I got to say, the M8 just doesn't sound like a Harley engine. The Evos and TC sounded much better.

[@trippontwowheels]

Agreed.

[@alexbrown5229]

I just don’t know if they make the big shots for a 22 fat boy

[@eddiemabethekaratebiker]

I like the staggered big shots,,,that's what I want on mine

[@trippontwowheels]

I have them on my Heritage and love them!

[@romeodomalaonjr1230]

I'm not sure but it's look amazing

[@Karl671]

Another great video

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Karl.

[@ewaldjooste4984]

Brilliant video, Thanks, Big Radius wins

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much Ewald! I like it as well.

[@av8r6969]

Without a doubt, the Short Shots or the Big Radius (chrome) are the ones I am going to put on my new 2023 Harley Davidson Fatboy 114 (Vivid Black). 🚁❤ Just my opinion! 🤣

[@SickBikeDude]

Have a look at freedom performance exhaust aswell. They sound just as mean or better and look amazing.

[@av8r6969]

Thank you, buddy! Will definitely do that! 🙏 ❤😊🚁 ​@@SickBikeDude

[@ebrich40]

i have an 07 dyna super glide custom, ive added an aftermarket floorboard kit and wanting to add the v&h big radius but have been told it wont fit, how did you get them to fit on the heritage? thanks

[@trippontwowheels]

My Heritage is the one with the staggered big shots.

[@ebrich40]

@@trippontwowheels did you have any problems fitting the exhaust by your footboards?

[@muchasideascondiego10]

Muy lindo video gracias por compartir saludos desde argentina

[@trippontwowheels]

¡Muchas gracias Diego! ¿Donde en Argentina?

[@ironpug42]

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[@jeanmisal]

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[@gerardmontgomery280]

I my be going against the grain here but I prefer a 2 into 1 system since you get more variety in the sound across the rev range.

[@trippontwowheels]

Nothing wrong with that choice Gerard!

[@risingwolf5368]

For me stock sound...well, sucks! Vance & Hines short shots with black heat shields put on my 06 Deuce last year. Da bomb!

[@glennlayaguin]

Thanks for sharing idol nice one video

[@sathishrao7926]

I don’t plan on spending $1K on an aftermarket exhaust on my Vulcan S !

[@trippontwowheels]

Hey Sathish! Hope all is well.

[@sathishrao7926]

@@trippontwowheels Yes sir.. All’s well with me and my Vulcan S ! Thanks..

[@trippontwowheels]

@@sathishrao7926 How many miles on your Vulcan now?

[@sathishrao7926]

@@trippontwowheels 18K Kms in 4+ years.. 10K Kms in first year and only 8K in the remaining 3, courtesy Corona !!

[@trippontwowheels]

@@sathishrao7926 I understand. It hasn’t been good for anyone.

[@BeigeYeti12345]

Just picked up a real nice set of big shots for my 98 wide glide pumped to put them on. Maybe the mikuni carb and andrews cam will appreciate it over the stock pipes hahaha 😆

[@trippontwowheels]

Congrats!

[@BeigeYeti12345]

@trippontwowheels let me tell you haha what a difference vs the stock exhaust. It really brought the potato potato potato sound out of the ol evo. Night and day difference hahaha 😆

[@gerardorockerman69]

Short shots for me. That way I can the 2:47 chromed swingarm of my Fatboy. ;)

[@PinksAdventures]

....not sure what I like more...the sound of the Vance & Hines exhaust...or those big pistons suckin air in!!🤣👍...nice comparison...thanks for sharing!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re welcome Pinks! Thanks for watching.

[@dancingfilomama]

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[@Jeffmd2020]

I’ve got the V&H big radius on my 07 street glide and the first year it sounded AMAZING!! But about a week ago it started popping and cracking on decel and between shifts… idk if it just took 2,000 miles to break in all the way and it sounds good to an extent but now it’s got me wondering if there’s something else wrong with my Harley… no codes and no check engine light and I have the V&H FP3 tuner so I’m lost…

[@trippontwowheels]

Sounds like it’s running rich. You may want to query the Harley forum or call a good Indy shop.

[@Jeffmd2020]

@@trippontwowheels I know Harley sets their bikes up with a 10% either way factory adjustment for lean and rich but like I said I’ve even got it tuned with my FP3 so idk if maybe the tuner failed all of a sudden or what happened but she’s definitely not sounding the way she did a few weeks ago.. idle and on the throttle she sounds beautiful it’s just the popping and cracking seems excessive to me… but my tuner should correct all of that you’d think…

[@trippontwowheels]

@@Jeffmd2020 It does sound like it needs retuning.

[@Jeffmd2020]

@@trippontwowheels I’ve even tried setting it back to stock tune and deleting the tune for my exhaust and air cleaner then retuning it back to the aftermarket tune and it still runs the same… you think maybe running it in auto tune down the highway would fix the problem?! Cause then it’s getting real time info from the bike and fuel system. I just don’t want to have to spent $400+ on ANOTHER tuner!!

[@scottmassey4330]

Good. Remember when you were begging to get 1k subs. Now 50, impressive. Enjoyed seeing your gal pal, at the end, right?

[@trippontwowheels]

Ahhh the good ol days. And I wish she was mine!

[@craigkemmerzell5741]

V H pipes all look real good 👍 but I never cared for the sound I run D D FAT CAT on my Zippers Muscle 107 Twin Cam 😊

[@lonedaviray]

Watching here and support,wow great motorcycle nice from Ajack

[@markwiskerke1824]

Mine are awesome

[@trippontwowheels]

Great!

[@badhabit7379]

The short shots and the Big Radius sound almost the same

[@mikeyg6631]

Shorty all day!!

[@kingsvlog2523]

Hi..,I'm here

[@ironpug42]

I think the new pipes dont sound right with cats in them plus they cost over 1,000 dollars

[@butandsmixvlog5491]

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[@DirtbikeDalton43]

I have a 99 with the S&S 113, currently running Vance & Hines big shots, but am getting drone from the engine. What can I do to mitigate this?

[@trippontwowheels]

Drone? Not sure what you mean.

[@DirtbikeDalton43]

@trippontwowheels sorry, big shot longs. While at a constant rpm there's a "drone" noise. Best choice of words for a ear deafening vibration.

[@muqaddasabrarvlog]

Awesome 😎 and Beautiful 🤩 Share 🌹💗🌹👌

[@slappyloco]

Short Shots on 2024 Low Rider S.

[@hondaryder3779]

Over here we call them ' roeptoeters', yelling horns i guess or old fashion megaphones. If i would rev bomb that beauty over here, i would get a fine for €400,00 for ' making unnecessary noise' €90,00 for honking your horn for no reason. Are there noise pollution laws in the US? In the Netherlands it's 106 db, 90 for newer bikes. Belgium and Germany 80 db and all mountain passes, Ardennes and Alps are a no go! I hope you at least you wear earplugs, nobody likes Tinnitus. I ride an original Transalp with an original exhaust and i can sell that exhaust for crazy money( they are no longer made). But i wouldn't dream of it, i like my neighbours too much. Greenlaning my Swissarmy bike i sometimes have to make extra noise to alert a dogwalker or mountainbiker to my presence bc my 'sewingmachine' hasn't caught their attention. And i like it like that. We live in a densely populated area and laws are made to serve the ppl, not the other way around. But can you pls explain to me the obsession of being loud! I don't see the upside for it. Not judging just curious. Live free and prosper my American cousin and thank you for sharing.

[@splodge57]

Couldn't agree more. I have a 20 year old Harley with stock exhaust, sounds just fine. I don't like loud anti social exhaust and see no point in making a horrible noise.

[@cggameing3362]

I'm a firm believer in loud pipes save lives. On multiple occasions I've had cars look right through me and attempt to pull out in front of me. I run the big radius pipes with no baffle and the minute I twist the throttle those cars that didn't see you hear you real fast

[@ElsaVeloso]

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[@trippontwowheels]

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[@trippontwowheels]

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[@toyscorner926]

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[@joelbalariastv]

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[@splodge57]

Prefer a quiet exhaust so stick with stock. They look better too.

[@trippontwowheels]

I loved the stock exhaust on my Dyna Fat Bob. That’s why slip-ons are often a good alternative. If you don’t like the results, you can have your stock exhaust back on in 30 minutes. 🙂

[@gerardorockerman69]

I can tell that the 99.9% of Harley Riders share your opinion ha

[@michaelpalmer7910]

Not a fair comparison. 107 vs 114? They won't produce the same sounds.

[@bigcatproductions2789]

Potato , potato , potato

[@positivelynegative9149]

That's it? A few sound bites? The title and intro made it seem like you had some crucial information. 🤦‍♂️

[@trippontwowheels]

The sound isn’t crucial when buying an exhaust? Can’t tell you how many people I know who buy one and then wish they’d purchased a different model after hearing it after the fact. Ride safe!

[@thedaydreamer7972]

I like the vance and hines stuff for sure, big city thunder makes the baffles which are essentially the old school "lollypops" you can remove the OEM baffles and get deep sound while adding some backpressure and reverb back to the motor,,,,quality, I think the Jap crusisers are better more reliable bikes than the HDs but only HD can produce the distinct exhaust notes, i do think the HDs have the best sounding bikes for sure, I love all bikes, but do have my favs

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