Why does everyone get 2-1 exhaust?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: TEXAS
Not sure how much you want to know, but this is a good read about 2-1 exhaust. I had these on an Ultra a few years ago, liked them alot. Thinking seriously about puting them on again on my current Ultra.
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/
They generate better back pressure for this engine, which they suggest makes them run slightly better. Personally I liked the look of a 2 into 1 my FXDC. However, on my old softail (96) I preferred the look of a 2 into 2 (Sampson Ground Pounders), and to improve the back pressure I used exhaust cones and it worked well.
So bottom line...go with what you like best, there is always something else you can do to balance it out.
So bottom line...go with what you like best, there is always something else you can do to balance it out.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: TOAK western branch
YEs but somewhere along the like someone called it back pressure and it stuck.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: North Florida
great for low end torque.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: North Florida
Yea that drives me crazy when people say they need more back pressure.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: TOAK western branch
Banana in the tail pipe will fix that! Hows the motor runnin?
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: anthem, arizona
Just to be different I think. Different sound, looks, etc. Don't think it really matters, just whatever makes you happy. Everyone wants to change their bike & exhaust somewhat. I opted for SE slip-ons. Did seem to give me a little more power (imagination?). Like the sound much better.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 275
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From: Wichita, Kansas
I'd agree with you both, the language has just stuck with me and generally gets the point accross, nonetheless thanks for the clerification.