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Hey gang-----A newbie here! To riding as well as forums! 50 yrs old, just started riding in 04, and on my 2nd bike, a V Star 1100 Classic. I want loud pipes! I bought a set of Cobra Lo-Boy Staggered last year from somebody who thought they were too loud for her bike. Wouldn't have been my 1st choice, but for $100 I thought I'd give it a try. I want a "nastier" Harley-type loud (can't afford to upgrade the bike right now, but I can upgrade the pipes!) & I think I could do better than the Cobra. Vance and Hines doesn't make a full-system for a V Star 1100. I'm leaning toward Bub Big Willy or Samson, but I think I'll go to dealers on nice Saturday mornings & listen to some pipes on V Stars. I know "the right kind of loud" is really a personal preference so I'd like to hear a few bikes if I can.

Anybody have any opinions on Bub or Samson, or anything else that you've heard on a V Star 1100 that you liked? Also the quality of Bub and/or Samson. My preferences, #1 loud!, #2 performance. When I go out, I go for a ride, not a race! Thanks. Jim

Its a pity they don't make the Vance & Hines for your bike. Just had a set put on mine in March and they sound amazing.

I asked a similar question when researching my pipes and there were some good things said about Samson.

Good luck and welcome to the board!

Stay away from Samsons. Bubs are alright.

Thanks for the replies. I've heard mixed "reviews & opinions" about Samson. Have heard good reports about Bub. What don't you like about Samson's?