D&D Fat Cat [Archive] - Cycle Chat - Motorcycle Chat for Harley Davidson & V-Twin Motorcycle Enthusiasts

tslick

01-03-2004, 06:39

D&D site has some Dyno charts posted on various Harley builds running Fat Cats and the data looks fairly impressive. Not a bad looking 2 in 1 system at least on the Fat Boy they show.

Dyna Jim

01-03-2004, 07:13

I'm not big on the whole 2 into 1 pipe look on my bike, but the Fat Cat isn't the worst one I've seen. My customers who have purchased this pipe say it has a 60's muscle car sound to it, like glasspacks.

I'd love to have someone change out a set of BSS and dyno this pipe to see how they compare.

:yellow:

Maalox

01-03-2004, 10:20

If we can get Fat Cat to donate a loaner set. I'll be glad to install them and cover the dyno time. We could then send them to tslick and I bet he would do the same. I bet Jim would give them a whirl on the wide glide also.

Hmmm maybe CycleSpot could present this proposal to Fat Cat???

tslick

01-03-2004, 10:24

You know I started to suggest the very same thing. Any D&D contacts Jim? Heck I'd even pimp a few sets.

Dyna Jim

01-04-2004, 10:08

Hello Tslick,

I purchase D&D through Custom Chrome, and I believe that they have the exclusive deal with them. I can check on Monday though. :greenblob

Dyna Jim

01-07-2004, 11:32

RattleTrap

01-08-2004, 04:15

Maalox

01-08-2004, 11:44

RattleTrap

01-08-2004, 12:20

From what I've been able to find out so far they are great performers. I just bought the black ones for my Night Train, but the chrome pipes look sweet on the Deuce. If they work half as good as everyone says I'll be happy.

http://home.mchsi.com/~dallas_lowrey/pics/deucefatcat.jpg

Jim, Tucker Rocky still has their '03 catalog up so I was able to find a pic of the black ones. Thanks again :thumbsup:

:bounce1:

RattleTrap

01-08-2004, 12:21

those pipes are going to look right at home on my Night Train

pic of the black Fat Cat's (http://home.mchsi.com/~dallas_lowrey/pics/blackfatcat.jpg)

Dyna Jim

01-08-2004, 01:31

Jim,

If these are the 2-1 How about emailing me a price on both the Black and the chrome. I assume they will fit the deuce?

Maalox, as rattle said the Black on is already gone yes they will fit your deuce, drop me an e-mail, and I will reply to you a price on the chrome. Guys this is a smoking deal on these pipes, just so you know, they won't last long.

P.S. Rattle, thanks for posting the images.

tslick

01-09-2004, 04:06

DynaJim please email the price on the Cats

Maalox

01-09-2004, 12:18

RattleTrap,

Thanks for posting the pics. The black ones will look Schweeeet on your Night train.

Dyna Jim

01-09-2004, 01:06

Maalox, I e-mailed you a price. Tslick, I Pm'd you a price here, just check your private messages.

Dyna Jim

01-14-2004, 11:50

I put the three remaining Fat Cats on ebay.

Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454373186&category=35573&rd=1

:bounce:

Bubbz3

01-22-2004, 09:22

tslick,
I just made a special purchase of D&D Fat Cats for Softails on closeout. These are brand new, not blems. I have 3 chrome and 1 black coming. Email me if you want info on the special sale price as they won't be advertised on the website at this discount. :wow:

Jim,
I'm new to this forum, and I hope I'm not too late on this thread, but I was looking into the Fat Cat for my new Heritage. I would be interested in the chrome if you still have them available. I was actually going to ask the forum if the Fat Cat and Mikuni 42 easy kit would be a decent upgrade for the Heritage. I'm new to Harley and want to enjoy it a while before doing anything major. It seems this set up would give me the nice deep sound and throttle response I am looking for, and this set up can be used if some light engine work was done in the future.

Dyna Jim

01-22-2004, 10:26

Hello Bubbz3 and welcome to Cycle Chat. :wave:

The Mikuni is an excellent choice for both performance and throttle response, in fact I run one on my personal bike, and it will work fine with the Fat Cat.

There are still 3 Fat Cats available on ebay (see link above) or you can contact me directly. :flamejump

RattleTrap

01-23-2004, 06:00

Bubbz3, I have a 3 meg video clip of mine at idle. Ignore the smoke :tongue2:

video clip (http://s87803115.onlinehome.us/files/MVI_1130.AVI)

Bubbz3

01-23-2004, 11:01

Dyna Jim

01-23-2004, 12:25

Bubbz3, I have a 3 meg video clip of mine at idle. Ignore the smoke :tongue2:

video clip (http://s87803115.onlinehome.us/files/MVI_1130.AVI)

Rt I can't seem to get the video clip to run. Anything I can do to make it work? :tard:

Nevermind, It finally loaded after a couple of trys, looks cool ,ad deffinitly sounds like a glass pack on a muscle car. The smoke is just the coating inside burning up. I don't know why they coat the inside with something thats not going to take the heat. :gasthrowe Sounds cool, and looks great too! :flamejump

Dyna Jim

01-23-2004, 12:28

Thanks RT,
The scoot looks good with the black cat on. I convinced the wife that these are necessary modifications to make to maintain the performance and reliability of the bike, or some BS like that. Point is she bought it, so Jim I'll be in touch before she sobers up!

Bubbz, remeber, you can only keep them liqured up so long, and divorce attorney can be hazardous to your health. Saying that I think you have some really valid points, also loud pipes are safer because people around you in traffic notice you better (at least this is the one I used). :boldlgree

Dyna Jim

01-23-2004, 12:34

Bubbz3, I have a 3 meg video clip of mine at idle. Ignore the smoke :tongue2:

video clip (http://s87803115.onlinehome.us/files/MVI_1130.AVI)

Wow if you play it in fast forward it sounds like a chainsaw! :smash:

I hope you get at least your flash soon RT I'd hate for you to ruin the outter coating on that pipe by running it lean. It almost sounds like it's lean popping at idle. :cyclops:

Dyna Jim

01-23-2004, 02:11

Ok guys and gals, I just purchased 2 Dyna fatcats (chrome) on the same closeout deal. Pm or e-mail me if interested in these pipes as they won't last long. :flamejump

Well that was fast, the last Fatcat for softails at the special price just left. I do have the Dyna pipes coming, and also 3 sets of the Slash cut D&D big boss slip ons for dressers.

Jim

Dyna Jim

01-23-2004, 03:57

Here's a pic of the Dyna pipe, on a lowrider.

Dyna Jim

01-28-2004, 09:37

Scratch one of the Dyna Fatcats, it's going on my bike. I had a customer come in the other day with one on his heritage, and I think I'm going to see how this pipes runs on my scoot. I loved the sound, not real wild about a 2 into 1 look, but maybe it will supprise me. Anyways I'm going to write an article on the install and post a link here when it's done. I hope this isn't another bad move like installing the Thunderheader was. I hate pipes that don't stretch my arms. :eatit:

RattleTrap

01-29-2004, 04:48

I hope you're going to put your bike back on the dyno with the new pipes on. I'm interested to see how they compare with the V & H's.

Dyna Jim

01-29-2004, 09:06

Rattle, I had full intentions of doing so, but the dyno I used is not operational at the moment (it got moved) And the other shop in town that has one won't let me tinker.
:sick:

Dyna Jim

01-29-2004, 02:27

Ok the fatcat Is on!

Tell me what you think... :flamejump

OldCutlass

01-29-2004, 02:33

That's pretty good looking.

How does it sound. How loud compared to stock and the V&H's.

Peace.
O.C.

Dyna Jim

01-29-2004, 02:37

That's pretty good looking.

How does it sound. How loud compared to stock and the V&H's.

Peace.
O.C.

It's louder than stock, and quite a bit quieter than the V&H were. It's got a really nice low rumble to it. I haven't had a chance to jet it, or even ride it yet, but the suns out so after work today I'll give it a good wringing out. :whip:

P.S. Sorry for the poor images, I over did it trying to reduce the file size so it would display, and it figures it didn't... :nut:

Wind

01-29-2004, 05:06

I like it. Does a 2 into 1 restrict the exhaust causing greater back pressure.

tslick

01-29-2004, 05:22

Fat Cats are looking better than I thought they would. Since you have the BSS, it's a big step, IMHO, to go to a 2:1 and I wondered what your first cut was on looks? I'm also interested to see what you think after putting them through the gears.

Dyna Jim

01-29-2004, 05:38

The jury is still out, it's fat as a tick. After I re-jet it some I will have a better idea. Out of all the 2 into 1's this one looks the best to me on my bike.

I'm just not a big 2 into 1 fan, if it makes the ponies though it'll stay. :flamejump

wideglide4jesus

01-29-2004, 05:43

I hear you jim I am not a fan of 2-1 either and it would have to a big increas in ponies for me to switch to a 2-1. I like the hooker 2-1 but it yellows at the header pipe, the V&H is great but way to long. I like the 2-1 if they are short, ig they go past the end of the swing arm I am no looking at it. But once again that is my opinion. You should try the fat cat on your chopper :)

Peace

Joker

Maalox

01-29-2004, 08:12

Out of all the 2 into 1's this one looks the best to me on my bike. I'm just not a big 2 into 1 fan, if it makes the ponies though it'll stay. :flamejump

I like the pipe portion as they look pretty thick in the pictures. I don't much care for the large slash cut on the end of the muffler though.

Anxious to see the numbers.

Bubbz3

02-04-2004, 03:14

Well, I put the D&D Fatcat on the Heritage and I must say it looks better than I thought. The installation was simple and with the addition of the Mikuni 42 and Ness Big Sucker, the performance and sound is tremendous over stock. I couldn't be happier, and want to thank DynaJim for his help. The parts were cheaper at Cyclespot than any other place I looked, and I looked a lot. I posted a picture in my profile, but it may be a little small. I have also added some pics in the Harley Zone under my gallery Bubbz3. Thanks again to Jim, you have a first rate organization and I will be doing business with Cyclespot again. Well, enough typing, I'm going ridin!

Bob

Dyna Jim

02-04-2004, 04:25

Glad things worked out for you Bob.

I don't know if you noticed, but we have a members gallery here too. Maybe post some pics in there so everyone can enjoy your new setup too...

eod_blaster

02-04-2004, 04:30

Bob - saw the pics - looks sweet!! :boldlgree

Bubbz3

02-04-2004, 08:45

Thanks Jim,
I put some pics in the gallery. I guess I overlooked it earlier, but I finally found it. Thanks again for all your assistance. My wife says now that the next thing I buy from you will need to be a seatbelt for the pillion. This thing has some giddy-up now! :grinbounc

Have you ever seen a Heritage with Nitrous...hmmm

Dyna Jim

02-05-2004, 10:11

I guess we may need to make the members gallery more visible, this could explain why more members don't take advantage of it.

You scoot looks very nice with the Fatcat, I'm not a big 2 into 1 fan, but on your scoot it just looks right. Congrats, and I'm glad she runs so good for you. :flamejump Here's a link to Bubbz gallery for any who want to view his scoot. http://www.cyclespot.com/forums/photopost/showgallery.php/ppuser/83/cat/500/password/d2b4553e956a7c8c6e9411b4e4b46742

Wind

02-05-2004, 11:24

I agree with Jim, was never a big fan of 2-1 pipes. But I'm changing my mind. These look real nice, and the black set someone put on their Night Train were sweet too.
Even the old stubborn dogs can learn to like something new.

RattleTrap

02-06-2004, 01:55

These look real nice, and the black set someone put on their Night Train were sweet too.
Thanks Wind! Here's a pic of my Night Train with the black D & D's on if any one else is interested.
Picture (http://home.mchsi.com/~dlowery23/pics/newpipes.jpg)

Dyna Jim

02-07-2004, 05:37

Here's a better pic of the Fat Cat on my scoot.

http://www.cyclespot.com/images/FATCAT.jpg

gixster92

02-07-2004, 07:03

bubbz.... your scoot looks real nice with the pipes and I love the color of it.... great combo... now for you to get a movie clip so we can hear your beast.... and if you do, crank on the throttle a little too.

DJ... your scoot looks really good with the pipes too and that new image is tack sharp. Personally I like the slash cut on your bike it follows the lines of your rear fender... and btw, where are your numbers... you have had those pipes on long enough to give us feedback don't you think :)

Wind

02-07-2004, 07:45

Excellant lookin' bike Jim. I think the 2-1's look good on there. Wise choise.

Tell me about your extended controls. I think I came across a kit once that included the brackets and longer rods for a very reasonable price, less than $100, but can't find them now. It did not include new fluid reservoir. It utilized most original parts except the bracket & rods. I've seen some kits $300 and up. Ouch.

Dyna Jim

02-10-2004, 11:21

Forward extenders aren't as complicated on a Dyna as a Softail because of the mastercylinder placement. I have the Ness kits that include the hoses, extenders and mounting hardware:

http://www.cyclespot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DS-243460&Category_Code=

Dyna Jim

02-10-2004, 01:38

DJ... your scoot looks really good with the pipes too and that new image is tack sharp. Personally I like the slash cut on your bike it follows the lines of your rear fender... and btw, where are your numbers... you have had those pipes on long enough to give us feedback don't you think :)

I haven't even had a chance to jet the bike as yet, it's been cold here, it even snowed last week. I have all the pics of the install and will try to write an article this weekend on the installation. As for dyno numbers it's going to be a while, the dyno I use got moved and isn't operating atm. I can tell from seat of the pants they run much better than the Thunderheader did on my scoot, and I plan to install the competition baffle for it very soon as well.

gixster92

02-10-2004, 02:41

thats cool, looking forward to the article. If possible (almost all digital cameras allow it) get a small movie clip so we could hear the end result... that would be a nice feature if feasible.

Bubbz3

02-10-2004, 03:01

gix, I'm trying to get something put together to post for a sound bite on the fatcat. Unfortunately, my dig. camera does not do video. Maybe DJ will get something before me, but I will continue to try. I have received several compliments both on the forums and off, and thanks to all for those. I'l be checking with some friends to see if their cameras can do the video. I just hope whatever I come up with does the pipe justice, because it does sound real good on my scoot.

Sakman

02-10-2004, 09:10

This is a new member. I saw your message re: Fat Cats for sale. That's the system I'm looking for. I'm currently running an Independence Custom Express (Santee-framed softail with a 16x160 rear tire, 100" RevTech w/ S&S Super E) and I've heard good reports about the Fat Cats from Donnie (tech) at D&D.
Let me know if you still have a set along w/ your price and we'll do it.

Thanks,
Eric "Sakman"

Hello Bubbz3 and welcome to Cycle Chat. :wave:

The Mikuni is an excellent choice for both performance and throttle response, in fact I run one on my personal bike, and it will work fine with the Fat Cat.

There are still 3 Fat Cats available on ebay (see link above) or you can contact me directly. :flamejump

Dyna Jim

02-11-2004, 05:59

Welcome to the CC Sakman!

The special buy Fatcats are long gone, but I do have them at everyday discount prices.

http://www.cyclespot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HS-CC5495015 :flamejump

RattleTrap

02-14-2004, 06:07

gixster - I have a 3MB clip of the Fat Cat at idle on my bike here (http://s87803115.onlinehome.us/files/MVI_1130.AVI)

Wind - I have the Ness 3" extensions on my bike. The install was straight forward without any surprises.

Dyna Jim

02-28-2004, 11:56

Folks, I didn't want you all to think I gave up on the Fatcat, or just didn't like it so I stopped posting about it. I am about half way done with the install article (sheesh I need a 28 hr day) and in between I thought .... I said thought I would remove the baffle and see how it sounded and performed without it. Also D&D offers a high flow baffle for the pipe, which I thought I might add for comparison. The main problem, I can't get the stinking baffle out! :bash: It's very well blending on the incoming side so there's no way to push it out. And we've tried everything short of a torch to pull it out from the other end. So far this seems to be the only negative thing I've found about the pipe. The finish is excellent, and the sound very appealing, and I have no flat top-end like I did with the Thunderheader. I've yet to pull my mikuni apart and change settings for this pipe, but hope to do so in the coming days.

Anyways, more to come on the fatcat. :boldlgree

Wind

02-28-2004, 04:30

RattleTrap,
Fatcats sound cool. Thanks for the info on the extensions.

RattleTrap

03-01-2004, 11:51

I finally got a decent pic of the pipes

http://home.mchsi.com/~rattletrap50/pics/night_train_4.jpg

Dyna Jim

03-01-2004, 01:34

I finally got a decent pic of the pipes

http://home.mchsi.com/~rattletrap50/pics/night_train_4.jpg
Looks great rattle!

maybe upload it to the galleries.. :flamejump

Maalox

03-01-2004, 07:14

I finally got a decent pic of the pipes

http://home.mchsi.com/~rattletrap50/pics/night_train_4.jpg

Gotta love that black on black. :rockin:

Doc

03-01-2004, 09:13

That does look awesome indeed!!!!

Doc

OldCutlass

04-01-2004, 12:02

Hey DJ,

Any luck locating that 28hr day you were looking for? I'm dying to see the dyno results on your FatCat.

Good luck with work and all. Busy is better than stagnant.

Peace.
O.C.

eod_blaster

04-10-2004, 03:10

They're on!!! :flamejump They really sound sweet! All those sound clips just don't do them justice. My bud came over and helped with the install, he's running Thunderheaders and really hadn't heard of the D&D's. Well, as soon as I cranked it he was impressed! Took it for a run today and it's amazing how much the sound makes the ride so much better!! Install went well, only problem was the muffler (it is called a muffler isn't it :uhh: ) was way too close to the axle nut. Like couldn't see daylight close! Solved it by placing a coupe of washers between the mounting bracket and muffler mounting tabs, aligned the rest up and done! Yeah, I'm a grin'n!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For all you "visual" folks - pics in a couple of days.

sacfxdx

05-01-2004, 02:27

I finally got a decent pic of the pipes

http://home.mchsi.com/~rattletrap50/pics/night_train_4.jpg

That looks sweet. :gun2: Er, I mean BAD.

Ejectr

05-23-2004, 09:45

DJ:
Anything further on that Fat Cat article you're writing?

RattleTrap

08-22-2004, 08:45

Jim,
I was bored today and I thought I'd pull out my baffle out of curiosity, but it won't budge. Were you ever able to get the baffle out, and if so, how?

Dyna Jim

08-23-2004, 10:23

SFTL-1

01-01-2005, 01:35

Rattle,

The baffle in the Fat Cat is pressed in. D&D has a special tool they use to remove it. I ended up drilling holes in the end of mine and using a 6 lb slid hammer to get it out. Wasn't the pretties way, nor did it come out willingly. I'd suggest either leave it in there, or send it off to D&D for removal. P.S. I ended up cutting my baffle in half for more noise.

DJ

DJ, I'm looking at possibly installing the Fatcat on my 04' 95 c.i. Deuce. After looking at the photo's, I can see the pipes hang a little closer to the ground than do OEM exhaust or most aftermarket pipes. My concern is the lean angle and if the Fatcat system will reduce my current lean angle max. What are your thoughts?

Thanks

SFTL-1

chas2379

09-15-2005, 06:47

2004 Deuce
95"
HTCC heads
.030 Cometic HG
HTCC Pistons
HTCC TB
WT TC-2G cams
Stage 1 SE Air
USB PC lll
Vance & Hines BSS
Max Power 101.09 Max Torque 100.31 4th gear SAE
I would like to try the Fat Cats to see is I could get rid of the long TQ dip. I might have a problem dragging pipes as the bike is lowered 2"