True duals or X-pipes?
#11
11-01-2011, 12:36 PM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
I've got dresser duals,and I have been thinking about changing. I would love to go with a Thunderheader,but I just can't get over the look of a 2-1 on a bagger. I might look into the power duals from V&H,but after looking at that dyno sheet,it didn't help much. The sound is great with the duals,and the heat is non existent.
#13
11-01-2011, 12:51 PM
#14
11-01-2011, 01:13 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
I've got dresser duals,and I have been thinking about changing. I would love to go with a Thunderheader,but I just can't get over the look of a 2-1 on a bagger. I might look into the power duals from V&H,but after looking at that dyno sheet,it didn't help much. The sound is great with the duals,and the heat is non existent.
#15
11-01-2011, 01:17 PM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
#16
11-01-2011, 03:56 PM
96" for now. Going to a 107 in the spring. I love the sound of TDs, but went with the PDs for the torque. Fuel Moto and Fullsac make some very nice replacement headers that fit under stock heat shields.
I also agree 2:1 is the king for power and torque. I almost pulled the trigger on a Fat Cat, but since my bags and fender have dual exhaust cut outs, I would need a ghost pipe. Dr V-Twin quoted me $500 for the ghost pipe and I almost flipped out of my chair. $500 was WAY too much for a ghostie in my opinion. Add that to the $900 for the pipe and that was just too much for me to justify. That, and I wanted it in black and I heard the black finish on them doesn't hold up for crap.
I also agree 2:1 is the king for power and torque. I almost pulled the trigger on a Fat Cat, but since my bags and fender have dual exhaust cut outs, I would need a ghost pipe. Dr V-Twin quoted me $500 for the ghost pipe and I almost flipped out of my chair. $500 was WAY too much for a ghostie in my opinion. Add that to the $900 for the pipe and that was just too much for me to justify. That, and I wanted it in black and I heard the black finish on them doesn't hold up for crap.
#18
11-01-2011, 05:37 PM
One mans pro is another mans con ?
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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11-02-2011, 01:12 AM
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11-02-2011, 02:59 AM
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take it from a guy who just went through this , had rinehart full true dual with 4 inch rineharts , was very unhappy at loss of bottome end tourque, my driving style is always on the low end running at 3000rpm. i tossed the Rinehart TD and have Vance and hines x pipe and VH slipons, they are amazing, love the sound and power and tourque to burn. Im a huge VH fan now , they work perfect for me . just my opinion though