2-1 headers
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Road Captain
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2-1 headers
Here's my dilemma. Not only are there no 2-1 headersonthe market that I really like the look of, they all seem to be a compromise in some way too. Meaning, they don't tuck in close enough or just generally lack in design. Nothing hard core enough for my tastes. Does anyone here feel the same way? Don't tell me what you bought and how much you like them, I don't care! I've looked at them all and I've bought quite a few too. I don't get a woody for any of them. I'm not saying there aren't some good company's making pipes, there are. I'm only talking about thelooks and design...
Do you think there's any room in the market for a headermaker with something new to offer?
Do you think there's any room in the market for a headermaker with something new to offer?
Road Warrior
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From: LAKESIDE CA.
RE: 2-1 headers
I have to agree I really don't like the looks of two into one
that said I have had slip on , drag pipes (my fav.) but for sound and power 2 into one is the best. yes I wish somebody would make agood looking pipe that didn't cost as much as a bike...
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that said I have had slip on , drag pipes (my fav.) but for sound and power 2 into one is the best. yes I wish somebody would make agood looking pipe that didn't cost as much as a bike...
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Road Captain
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From: NC
RE: 2-1 headers
I with ya. I have been looking at performance pipes lately, and don't see nothing I like. I will probably leave a few ponies on the table, and go with the bassani prostreets. If I can find a used set at a good price, I will look into adding a collector making it a 2-1 pipe. Kinda like the one in the pic.
I am also not a fan of slash cut tips, just give methe straight cut.
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I am also not a fan of slash cut tips, just give methe straight cut.
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Road Captain
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RE: 2-1 headers
It's kinda hard to get across what I'm trying to say, so let me try this. When I look at a major bike componentpart it has to be perfect in the sense that you would be motivated to build an entire bike around that single piece. I'm not talking about buying something because you think it will necessarily make your bike look better, that's always subjective. I would however be motivated to buy a product that was built within a few millimeters in all the critical places and if it fit and registered into the heads and other locating pointslike a glove.How about you? Of course, looking good too for a fair price
Road Master
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From: Shelton WA
RE: 2-1 headers
I agree with you that many aftermarket parts appear to just be bolted on and "hanging" there. The sound may be OK but the design is lacking. I love the look of duals on a deluxe but cannot get away from the ugly left side as it wraps around everything...talk about not flowing with the bike....A lot of 2-1 are worse so yeah.....feel your pain.
Tourer
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From: canton ny
RE: 2-1 headers
Check out www.faic.cc ,great pipe ,just can`t afford to advertise in the big leagues.Toby
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Road Master
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RE: 2-1 headers
Then ultimatley, you'll have to go someplace that will custom bend a 2-1 header to your liking.
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RE: 2-1 headers
ORIGINAL: spikehyre
I agree with you that many aftermarket parts appear to just be bolted on and "hanging" there. The sound may be OK but the design is lacking. I love the look of duals on a deluxe but cannot get away from the ugly left side as it wraps around everything...talk about not flowing with the bike....A lot of 2-1 are worse so yeah.....feel your pain.
I agree with you that many aftermarket parts appear to just be bolted on and "hanging" there. The sound may be OK but the design is lacking. I love the look of duals on a deluxe but cannot get away from the ugly left side as it wraps around everything...talk about not flowing with the bike....A lot of 2-1 are worse so yeah.....feel your pain.
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From: Missouri
RE: 2-1 headers
I'm just not sure what you can do. You only have limited room to deal with on a 2/1 pipe. You can slash up or down or straight, maybe tuck it in a 1inch here or inch there but really what else can you do? So is that worth the cost?