True duals or X-pipes?
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For those of you who have either system, what are the pros and cons?
I've seen several posts about a slight loss of power (low end) with the true duals, some riders consider it unnoticeable.
What are the benefits of the X-pipe system? Any regrets or disappointment after installing either one?
I've seen several posts about a slight loss of power (low end) with the true duals, some riders consider it unnoticeable.
What are the benefits of the X-pipe system? Any regrets or disappointment after installing either one?
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I have an "X-pipe" (V&H Power Duals). No regrets. The biggest reason riders opt for TDs is the sound. It does have more of a lope at idle. If that's your priority, knock yourself out. Once the throttle is cracked, all benefits of TDs go away until high in the rpm range, where "most" baggers don't spend too much time.
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I have True Duals. The loss of bottom end is noticeable and the sound is only slightly better. Switching to Supertrapp Fatshots helped the low end somewhat.
No matter what you buy, I'd look for headers, that are coated inside and out, with ceramic. This provides for a 300 degree drop in temps for the rider/pass. and is VERY noticeable. If you cant find coated headers, get whatever you buy coated locally. You may not be able to get the inside coated locally. This wouldn't help the heat near as much.
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No matter what you buy, I'd look for headers, that are coated inside and out, with ceramic. This provides for a 300 degree drop in temps for the rider/pass. and is VERY noticeable. If you cant find coated headers, get whatever you buy coated locally. You may not be able to get the inside coated locally. This wouldn't help the heat near as much.
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I have had both. Dresser duals on my RKC (95 kit and ANdrews 26 cams) and Power Duals on my SESG. When I installed the RKC headers I didn't notice much loss of lower end but the sound improvement was noticable. Certainly made the idle more lopey.
I think they are both decent options and have their own unique look.
I think they are both decent options and have their own unique look.
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Just FYI the dresser duals will not drag the ground , and the power duals will . I just got a 2012 ultra limited and had it lowered 1 inch front and back . The power dual will drag very easily , and the dresser does'nt at all . I'm only talkin about lowered bikes , there is not a issue if your bike isn't lowered !