Best bang for the buck
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Fairmont West Virginia
I had an 04 sportster 1200 and jetted it, with the SE air cleaner and V&H pipes it was night and day, I thought it was the best bang for the buck but it was a different animal.
I put a D&D 2-1 fat cat exhaust on my dyna i have now but after I did some motor work so I can't say how much it would help a stock bike. I've read the 02 models have a really good crank in them, you can find info on that using the search function on here. Good luck !
I put a D&D 2-1 fat cat exhaust on my dyna i have now but after I did some motor work so I can't say how much it would help a stock bike. I've read the 02 models have a really good crank in them, you can find info on that using the search function on here. Good luck !
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: PA
I seem to be leaning toward the BUB 7 for my exhaust, anyone running those around here? I have to make sure I can use them with the extended forward controls I have waiting to be installed.
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From: Seattle, WA
I like this pipe on forum member Gassernorm's bike ... I believe it's a Bassani Road Rage ...
... looks a little like a Thunderheader, but I like the looks a little better ....
I have a Paughco 2-into-1 made for the Touring models ... had to have it modified to fit my bike ....
... good luck with your decision ...
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'Chop
... looks a little like a Thunderheader, but I like the looks a little better ....
I have a Paughco 2-into-1 made for the Touring models ... had to have it modified to fit my bike ....
... good luck with your decision ...
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'Chop
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From: PA
So who can explain why a 2 into 1 or a longer exhaust increases performance? I really like the way my short shots look on my bike, I would like to do a stage 1 and a new air cleaner, but if my exhaust is going to nullify my upgrade then I will of course change it also.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Missouri USA
Cam #1 Crane or Andrews, Carb #2 S&S until that is done you don't know what you need from your pipes.#3 ignition Dana adjustable rev limiter gets the RPM's up to 6000 then you will be romping
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From: Missouri USA
Fact is the more air fuel mix you put into and out of you motor the faster it will go like supercharger & open headers fastest
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From: PA
Ok, I'm reading and hopefully learning a little. I think I'm going to leave my exhaust the way it is for now and do the big bore kit, cams, jet and air intake. Now I need to pick a brand. I see conflicting material everywhere I look. The dealer recommended the traditional SE 203 and the 1550 kit conversion blah blah blah. I have read many postings about losing low end power with this old upgrade. What do you guys think as far as a big bore bolt on package?
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From: Oxford, Nc
2 into 1 works on the principal that one exhaust 'pulse' creates a vacuum in the other pipe which aids in superior scavenging of that cylinder on its exhaust stroke which in turn allows more fuel in the cylinder for the next cycle. etc etc etc
And they do indeed work. BUT if you're not drag racing and 2 or 3 hp isn't that big of a deal, run the pipes you like. V&H are plentiful in the Harley world.
It's your bike!