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Oct 31, 2009 | 05:58 AM

#11

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

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Originally Posted by xbox

Why don't they just make a 2 into 1........

That looks like 2 seperate pipes.... ???

This way we get the power and the looks...

The sort of 2 into 1 that works best are those they fit on Buells. It is their frankly ugly exhaust that helped Buell get serious power increases out of the Sportster motors. Any other variety is a compromise.

A stock XB12 gives about 100 HP, so with a similar setup a TC96 could give around 130HP. That doesn't happen, so go with what you like the look of!

Oct 31, 2009 | 09:19 AM

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CQCBlades

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From: Stamford, CT

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Originally Posted by xbox

Why don't they just make a 2 into 1........

That looks like 2 seperate pipes.... ???

This way we get the power and the looks...

According to the folks at V&H customer service, their Power Chamber does just that. Not exactly 2-1 performance but damn close, so find a set of their pipes with the "PC" logo and its as close as you'll get from V&H. I went with the Sideshots which have the PC.

Here is a photo and video, you can see the shared Power Chamber in the photo, its the shiny spot between the two pipes right under the battery box.