Bought WCC hell bents for my 2000 carbed Deuce. Already have larger jets in with current setup.

Some people are saying I "need" power cones or something to make up for lost low end torque.

Is it a necessity or an opinion?

Just curious. I know low end torque will take a hit, but it can't be some unridable amount i'm assuming.

 

Thanks for the replies!

Installed last night. They sound SO MEAN.

Can't wait to ride it. I have to fab up a mounting bracket on Friday.

 

The best is to try it out and see if you notice a difference. When I had my straight pipes, they would really come on strong in the upper rpms. You could really feel it. I then added "lollipops" to the pipes. I no longer felt that surge, but the bike hade more of a linear pull rather than the high rpm burst. Even though the low end was stronger, that burst made it feel faster. When I removed the pipes to put a 2-1 on, I found torque cones. Since the lollipops worked in giving more low end power, I don't think the torque cones did much. I never ran the straight pipes without them though. The 2-1 has better power all around. Only can verify by how it runs against a buddies Ducati. He used to be side by side off the line and then leave me flat by 30mph. Now I can jump on him to a little past 40. With the lollipops, it was a little past 30, but I had a little more edge from the start than without them. The straight pipes are definitely not ideal for torque. As long as you are happy with the looks, sound and performance, I wouldn't bother with the torque cones. I also think that the only ones that work are the expensive ones. Probably not worth it. The lollipops are, but I doubt you want to put holes in your new pipes.

 

Many thanks for the great response, John!

 

Well, no cones needed. Bike hauls *** and sounds AMAZING.

Had 2 extra mounting brackets made up for anyone else who may find some hell bents for a softail and needs one.

 

Le Bracket. I have 2 extras.



So ninja

 

how about a sound clip of said "AMAZING" sound?

 

The depth of the sound would not come through over a recording device so I won't even waste my time.