Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered - Sportster XL (Chrome)
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL (2014-2022)
The quintessential exhaust upgrade for Harley Sportsters, delivering timeless American drag-pipe styling and a loud, crisp hot-rod roar.

Includes currency-adjusted exchange rate, South African customs clearance, and insured door-to-door courier dispatch from Cape Town.
Engineering & Performance Characteristics
Tuned internal louvered cores produce controlled backpressure to retain essential bottom-end torque on Evolution 883cc and 1200cc engines.
Engineered Highlights & Performance Gains
- World-famous staggered slash-cut styling that transforms the Sportster profile
- Show-quality chrome plating with 220-degree full-wrap heat shield coverage
- Pre-installed oxygen sensor bungs direct-fit factory wiring harness
- Direct bolt-on installation utilizing supplied heavy-duty mounting bracket
Technical Specifications
- Brand & Origin
- Vance & Hines
- Product SKU / MPN
- VH-17219 / 17219
- System Architecture
- 2-into-2 Staggered Drag System
- Material Construction
- Cold-Rolled Steel with Triple-Chrome Plating
- Surface Finish
- Show-Quality Mirror Chrome with Slash-Cut Ends
- Sound Profile
- Loud Raw Snappy Hot-Rod Evolution Bark
- Baffle Specification
- Standard Louvered Core Baffles
- Header Dimensions
- 1-3/4" Headpipes with 2-1/8" Heat Shields
- ECU Tuning Status
- Tuning Required / Highly Advised
- Tuning Guidance
- Fuelpak FP4 or dyno tune recommended to prevent lean conditions.
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
- Availability & Dispatch
- In Stock (Cape Town stock, 1-3 business days delivery)
Included in Box
- Pair of Chrome Exhaust Pipes
- Full Chrome Heat Shields
- Frame Mount Bracket
- Hardware Kit
Verified Fitment List
Confirmed compatible models for Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered - Sportster XL (Chrome). Roxstar verifies model, year, and frame clearances prior to dispatch.
Not sure if your specific model year, engine size, or aftermarket luggage brackets are compatible? Our Cape Town technicians confirm all dimensions before taking payment.
Submit your bike specs for verification →South African Courier Logistics
All orders are dispatched from our Cape Town hub via fully trackable courier services. We deliver directly to private residences, commercial addresses, or designated motorcycle performance workshops.
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