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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Why are there so many bikes with V&H big radius pipes on them?Are they that sweet performing? I myself do not care for the look. Anyone help me out?
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Each to his/her own. just a popular pipe at the moment, but it's all subjective.
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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they were on my bike when i bought it,they sound on the road but in slow traiffic or on a mountain road thier loud
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Cause its the best pipe out there! Seriously though, awesome looking pipe, great sound, decent price, and good performing 2 into 2 pipe. You may not like the look, and that's cool, but you are definitely in the minority on that one.
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Personal preference...I know a bunch of guys running them just because they like 'em...as an old timer used to tell me years ago...

"It ain't rocket science, son...it's a Harley..."
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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They are popular enough to make the Sportster line this year.
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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I got mine sitting in a box on my carport waiting for first service.
 

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Seems a few fellas (ladies) report a loss in torque... like not being able to run in 6th gear. Seems odd, I run stock pipes and I have a very usable 6th gear around 55/60 and up - as stated in the manual... someone in the forums said he was boggin at 70mph. Unbelievable. What do you guys and gals think?
 
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What is a 6th gear, and why would someone want one?
As for the big radius: less backpressure, less performance. It's that simple.
 
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exactly... and as far as 6th gear... because they kick azz!!
 



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