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I got Screaming Eagle Slip-Ons from the dealership itself but I fitted it myself at Meerut. V&H staggered shots/straight shots will be a FULL exhaust replacement and not just partial one like the slip-ons. I have fitted a staggered shots on a friend's Fat Bob along with V&H VO2 Air intake and V&H Fuel Map and boy are they loud. They wake up the entire neighborhood and are a little too loud for my liking. They would cost quite a bit extra too.

Thanks Dhiraj. Sir, I have seen and read all your posts on your superlow thread. I have seen a slip on V&H on a website for about Rs.22,000+Shipping+Taxes. I dont know if I can mention the name and post a link here. I thought I would follow your advice on self service - regarding fitting the slipons. but the problem is deciding - whether to go for SE or V&H and again whether to fit them at time of delivery as per your opinion later after 2000kms and so on. the longer the waiting period, more the dilemma and trauma (!) also.

If it's only the slip-ons you are interested in then for the Sportster engine the Screamin Eagles are slightly better sounding as per my and most of my Mutineers liking. I would advise you to get them fitted post the first service oil change after the bike has been broken in.

Dhiraj, what's the mileage you guys get while belting on the open straight highways? And any idea how much these guys got from their Harleys in the mountains? What's the approximate tank range (in kms) in both instances?

On my last week's Independence Ride to Rishikesh I got a mileage of exactly 20.5 kmpl with a pillion throughout the 400 km ride. We belted speeds of around 120-140 consistently on that ride and that too with a pillion. Tank range would depend on the bike model as all Harleys have different tank capacities. So for the Superlow's 17l tank it would safely be around 300-350 kms on a full tank, not adding 1.5l that should always remain in the tank for these fuel injected bikes. So take the range to be around 300 kms, give or take. Pictures to follow.

Thanks buddy.

I'm wondering which Indian bike (that can do at least 130 kmph) has the maximum tank range.

I think I edited the previous post while you were typing. There is no reserve per se' in Harleys, only a low fuel warning light which comes on with approximately 5l still in the tank provided you don't tilt the bike when it's nearing reserve as that might give a false warning light (happened to me with 10l still in the tank).

Thanks. Any idea about rush performance slipons for the superlow? Sound is similar to V&H i feel. I have not heard physically but on youtube only.

Ram - On the 2014 onwards models, it is not an easy job to remove stock and slip on the Slip-on's :)

And about Rush and Bassanis and Cobra's -- Hold your horses. You will lose all warranty if you get anything installed outside of HD service center.

I own a 2014 Iron and I have a thread here too. Reach out to me for any clarifications - I will do my best to help you out.

Thanks Shubz. I have gone through your thread also but this thread is being followed more just because i have booked one already. Dhiraj's thread is very inspirational and informative for anyone thinking to buy a HD especially the Superlow. May be somewhere this also has inspired me in the process of buying a HD. But somehow i am not so attracted to the iron or the 48 - maybe lesser chrome is the reason - just my personal opinion.
Dhiraj ji, please dont feel that I am using your thread for myself. I just dont want to start a new thread on Superlow. Your existing thread is excellent and very informative already.
Dhiraj in this thread has shown every step to do the change of the exhausts. So i had thought of doing the same. But I did not know the fact that changes have been made to 2014 models. But for now thinking to go with the advice of the experts/Elders in the field.
Any idea on the launch of 1200 Superlow?

Hey buddy, I think we both are in the exact same boat, Dheeraj Sir's thread inspired me as well for going for Superlow. Also I was in a dilemma to get the exhaust at the time of deliverly or later, btw i prefer SE (mostly due to warranty). TBHP Veterans like Dheeraj, Shubz and Dushant advise made me decide to go for them at-least after munching couple of 1000 kms... bike is expected to be delivered to me by December/Jan, what about you?

Ram - The point here was not to divert your attention from the Superlow. The only thing was to draw your attention away from anything besides Screaming Eagles/VnH as these are covered/supported by Harley Service. The last thing you'd want is fall for any of the other brands, no matter how good or better they are from the brands listed above, and lose out on official support, unless you have a state of the art service support elsewhere besides Harley Davidson support.

Cheers.
Shubz

@Shubz - Cheers. You are absolutely right. But you've got me wrong. Didn't mean it. Just put my thoughts in print. Besides, I have seen your bike's images - the bike looks beautiful - no second word on that. One more thread has a similar colored bike as yours'. Like the color very much but may be the lesser chrome and riding posture of iron/48 (I presumed it is like regular two wheelers - Correct me on this if I am wrong) just put me onto the superlow.
Actually I had liked the sitting posture on Hyosung ST7 and Aquila pro - especially the pro. but later decided to stick with HD. Now waiting if the HD people will release the 1200 here before I get my bike delivered. (I can upgrade). But really I am nervous about riding this bike. Long time since I have used a bike regularly!

And one more thing Shubz - V&H will be fitted by the HD people themselves? would it not then lapse the warranty?

@abhimanyu_singh - Tusker people say I might get it by november end. I really don't know. Will be sure only after it has landed!!

I wouldn't be so paranoid about the so called "official" Harley support. They are a nice bunch and unless the "unofficial" part causes actual damage to your bike, which is the remotest likelihood as all these 3rd party manufacturers like Vance & Hines manufacture equally good quality parts if not better than Harley, they honor their warranties. My friend has just totally redesigned the front end of his one year old Street Bob from a custom shop in Gurgaon with stunning results.





It's a Harley mate, go out there and experiment and customise. That's what this bike is all about...

Dhiraj, keeping with the mood of the times, someone is going to file a PIL against your friend for having a tricolor buff against his nose and mouth. :)