Trask TM-5400BK 2-1 Exhaust

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Dth4lf

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

Did some searching but not much turns up.

Anyone have any experience with this exhaust?

I currently have a V&H Comp but am looking "upgrade" within the next two months since it scrapes during cornering (no complaints with sound or performance, per se).

I have narrowed down my selection down to the Trask 2-1 system and Fitzgerald Motorsports Cut Throat. Both seem as though they would provide adequate ground clearance during cornering. The Trask just looks like it really tucks in close to the bike, which I like. It really looks like it belongs there.

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Knut J

· #2 · 4 mo ago

I have no personal experience with Trask exhaust, but an important factor when purchasing an exhaust is which shock absorbers should be used on the actual V-rod. Shorter shock absorbers, the closer to the ground the exhaust gets. I went for an Akrapovic system, no ground scraping and with removable muffler inserts in different lengths. But yes, the Trask system looks good and would be high on a wish list.

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Vrodder78

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Dth4lf said:
Did some searching but not much turns up.

Anyone have any experience with this exhaust?

I currently have a V&H Comp but am looking "upgrade" within the next two months since it scrapes during cornering (no complaints with sound or performance, per se).

I have narrowed down my selection down to the Trask 2-1 system and Fitzgerald Motorsports Cut Throat. Both seem as though they would provide adequate ground clearance during cornering. The Trask just looks like it really tucks in close to the bike, which I like. It really looks like it belongs there.

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Hey man let me know when you upgrade and I’ll buy your V&H if you sell them.

Dth4lf

Discussion Starter · #4 · 4 mo ago

Knut J said:
I have no personal experience with Trask exhaust, but an important factor when purchasing an exhaust is which shock absorbers should be used on the actual V-rod. Shorter shock absorbers, the closer to the ground the exhaust gets. I went for an Akrapovic system, no ground scraping and with removable muffler inserts in different lengths. But yes, the Trask system looks good and would be high on a wish list.

Thanks, Knut. I have heard nothing but good things about the Akrapovic system.

I feel like there is very little in the way of feedback or info on the Trask. If I end up going with that system, I plan on doing a write-up and some comparison videos between it and the V&H Comp so that no one else will have to go into this thing quite as blind.

Dth4lf

Discussion Starter · #5 · 4 mo ago

Vrodder78 said:
Hey man let me know when you upgrade and I’ll buy your V&H if you sell them.

It will be for sale after the swap. I'll let you know.

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streetrodracer

· #6 · 4 mo ago

I like the Trask but the collector is a bit short - if you plan future power upgrades this pipe should be considered

Bassani Road Rage B1 Exhaust System For Harley VROD
The B1. This is the grand-daddy of 'em all. Big pipes designed to move lots of gas out of big motors. If you are not sure if you need this system, you probably don't. That's in no way a statement of judgment. The rider whose bike is making enough horsepower to use this pipe has spent hours researching, even longer fitting parts together, and has more money in dyno runs than others spend on their hop-up parts. Daryl Bassani designed this exhaust to offer the most to owners of bikes making over 120 horsepower. Typically, the bikes that qualify have been on a dyno and seen that number as a minimum. Bikes that may meet that benchmark will typically have a high flow air cleaner, possibly an intake or carb change, camshaft(s), jugs, pistons, and possibly head work. Honestly assessing your bike's power is crucial here - if you're fudging your numbers to justify this pipe, you may actually hurt your bike's performance.

The B1 system utilizes more diameter steps than the B4 system, and as such, promotes better HP and torque numbers on engines built for bikes that are at the creative end of 'streetable'. Daryl also spent time going over the importance of the collector in this system. Effectively acting as a 'collector-within-a-collector', Bassani has drawn on their research to help each cylinder most efficiently help its mate through exhaust scavenging. Utilizing the same principles used in carb venturi development, Daryl and his team are able to manipulate the velocity of exhaust gases to tweak every last shred of oomph from your motorcycle. The B1 is featured as part of Feuling's "BFD" system - Bassani-Feuling Dyno-proven. Daryl's exhausts are a necessary ingredient for going fast. You don't have to take his word for it; the dyno doesn't lie.

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Order_Sol

· #7 · 4 mo ago

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Order_Sol

· #8 · 4 mo ago

BASSANI BABY!!!!!! 👆👆

….. and to think I’ve been debating changing my exhaust to a different one. Thanks for the post brother. I guess I’ll stick to what I have and look to tune my bike for better performance. I’m looking into some power mods… not sure what I want to do though

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streetrodracer

· #9 · 4 mo ago

That Bassani is a Very high performance exhaust - looks great on your bike and will support big bores & valves, cams, superchargers etc. in the future. I would think it would almost need a db reducer just for some backpressure on a stock engine - due to stepped header diameters, long collector and open design. How does your bike run with it now Order_Sol ? Was it tuned on a dyno, SERT or PC type piggyback devise ? Looks like it truly belongs on your bike !

Order_Sol

· #10 · 4 mo ago

streetrodracer said:
That Bassani is a Very high performance exhaust - looks great on your bike and will support big bores & valves, cams, superchargers etc. in the future. I would think it would almost need a db reducer just for some backpressure on a stock engine - due to stepped header diameters, long collector and open design. How does your bike run with it now Order_Sol ? Was it tuned on a dyno, SERT or PC type piggyback devise ? Looks like it truly belongs on your bike !

streetrodracer said:
That Bassani is a Very high performance exhaust - looks great on your bike and will support big bores & valves, cams, superchargers etc. in the future. I would think it would almost need a db reducer just for some backpressure on a stock engine - due to stepped header diameters, long collector and open design. How does your bike run with it now Order_Sol ? Was it tuned on a dyno, SERT or PC type piggyback devise ? Looks like it truly belongs on your bike !

Thanks StreetRod!

To be honest with you, I haven’t gotten it tuned and I need to buy a tuner. I’ve been searching for bike tuner shops in my area but I haven’t had any luck. The bike seems to run just fine but I’m sure it will make a hell of a difference once it’s tuned. I don’t think I’m getting the best fuel mileage at the moment. I was actually wanting to find a different exhaust because I’m not a fan of how far back it goes but I do love the sound. Do you have any suggestions on which piggyback/Power commander I should go with?!?!?

Feedback from anyone muchly appreciated.

Ceigenberger

· #11 · 4 mo ago

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Dth4lf

Discussion Starter · #12 · 4 mo ago

Order_Sol said:
I was actually wanting to find a different exhaust because I’m not a fan of how far back it goes but I do love the sound.

That's my only thing with the Bassani. It's a bit too long for my taste. The Trask system reminds of a shorty version of the Bassani, and I dig that look better.

Obviously, opinions on aesthetics will vary from person to person.

Order_Sol

· #13 · 4 mo ago

Dth4lf said:
That's my only thing with the Bassani. It's a bit too long for my taste. The Trask system reminds of a shorty version of the Bassani, and I dig that look better.

Obviously, opinions on aesthetics will vary from person to person.

oh for sure, I totally agree with you.I love my pipes but I also dislike my pipes. They sound f’ning AMAZING when I’m on the throttle and when I let off the throttle. I did however read that some pipes out there hurt the performance and unfortunately the pipes that I saw that I liked most were pipes that actually hurt the performance. I can get over the looks of the Bassani but I don’t think I could get over the power loss of a different brand of exhaust lol

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streetrodracer

· #14 · 4 mo ago

Ask my half deaf rt ear if you want a short pipe - if it hears you it'll say HELL NO ! The Trask pipe I think would be better with a longer collector since it basically dumps into the muffler to keep it short, but if you look into scavenging the collector is where the extra power comes from so the Bassani has designed that in, and yea it's longer but it also creates a smoother and more deep sound, with the volume of the length of the collector and muffler. My Bub 7 2-1 is a great pipe, but insanely loud stock, with a 4" resonator grafted on the back and going to the rear axle its just like the Bassani with more of a Megaphone style muffler. It works very well, but that Bassani is probably one of the best overall performance pipes for the fwd control V Rods, without having to modify it. It makes great power, even more so with a built engine, and sounds great without destroying your right ear - next best ? 2-2 Muscle style system with Bassani mufflers - the sound is intriguing and habit forming !

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GT637

· #15 · 2 mo ago

I'm looking to replace my V&H comp as well simply because I want more lean angle. I'm currently supercharged and my question is Bassani B1 vs Trask? Is it simply preference or will one exhaust actually outperform the other. If anyone can chime in would be much appreciated.

Order_Sol

· #16 · 2 mo ago

GT637 said:
I'm looking to replace my V&H comp as well simply because I want more lean angle. I'm currently supercharged and my question is Bassani B1 vs Trask? Is it simply preference or will one exhaust actually outperform the other. If anyone can chime in would be much appreciated.

It definitely outperforms the Trask. I’ve read on it. I haven’t retained the info to be able to lay out a detailed explanation but Ive read that the Bassani is probably the best exhaust for the Vrod overall when taking everything into consideration that is worth considering.
Not much help other than opinion but Atleast it’s something lol

streetrodracer

· #17 · 2 mo ago

Supercharged exhaust needs to move a LOT of air - that's exactly what the Bassani RR2 B1 does - they tell you in advertising the B1 is for built engines more so than stock engines. Trask is better for stock. Stage 1,2 engines. Check head pipe diameter and collector lengths and it's very clear which pipe is better for S/C or Turbo engines.

Order_Sol

· #18 · 2 mo ago

streetrodracer said:
Supercharged exhaust needs to move a LOT of air - that's exactly what the Bassani RR2 B1 does - they tell you in advertising the B1 is for built engines more so than stock engines. Trask is better for stock. Stage 1,2 engines. Check head pipe diameter and collector lengths and it's very clear which pipe is better for S/C or Turbo engines.

Damn, I would LOVE to Turbocharge my NRS!!! Just thinking about it gets my butthole tingling that same feeling you get when hitting the throttle coming out of a turn

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GT637

· #19 · 2 mo ago

Thank you so much for your response and knowledge/input. So I must admit I definitely like the looks of the Trask more but will go with the Bassani B1 just so I can squeeze every .5 hp I can get lol.
By the way which handle bars do you have? Brand name and size? Your bike looks soooooo clean! I have the stock handle bar as seen on the pic below.

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Order_Sol

· #20 · 2 mo ago

GT637 said:
Thank you so much for your response and knowledge/input. So I must admit I definitely like the looks of the Trask more but will go with the Bassani B1 just so I can squeeze every .5 hp I can get lol.
By the way which handle bars do you have? Brand name and size? Your bike looks soooooo clean! I have the stock handle bar as seen on the pic below.
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Hey thanks a lot for the compliment if it was directed at me lol… sorry for the late response. I had started to look for the bars I have then got distracted and forgot but I started looking again and I can’t find where I bought them from. So I apologize but ima keep searching until I find them and I’ll let you know.

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