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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 03:04 AM
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Anyone found a set of true duals yet? Been hoping rush was going to come out with a set, but i've still haven't gotten a response from them. don't want to just do slip on. Love my m8 but didn't think it take this long for a set of decent exhaust. Honestly been thinking about just putting in cams and a tune until a decent set of true duals come out
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 07:42 AM
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Just curious, why true duals? It seems you are looking for performance.

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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 07:54 AM
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I got an email from Rinehart saying they are taking pre-orders now and will be shipping out at the end of the month. Here are prices they sent me:


Slimline header


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100-0452
2017-Later Slimline Duals Header Kit for Touring Models Chrome

589.95
100-0453
2017-Later Slimline Duals Header Kit for Touring Models Black

629.95
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100-0404
2017-Later Slimline Duals Chrome with Chrome 4" Slip-Ons and Black End Caps

1099.95
100-0404C
2017-Later Slimline Duals Chrome with Chrome 4" Slip-Ons and Chrome End Caps

1099.95
100-0405
2017-Later Slimline Duals Black with Black 4" Slip-Ons and Black End Caps

1139.95
100-0405C
2017-Later Slimline Duals Black with Black 4" Slip-Ons and Chrome End Caps

1139.95
100-0406
2017-Later Slimline Duals Chrome with Chrome MOTOPRO45 Slip-On Mufflers and Black End Caps

1139.95
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2017-Later Slimline Duals Black with Black MOTOPRO45 Slip-On Mufflers and Black End Caps

1179.95
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 09:08 AM
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never a big fan of the look of 2-1 honestly, and performance wise, if you got the right tuner and a good tune guy you can get good numbers. buddy has 2016 SGS with rush duals and big louie, kn filter just stage 1, doing 94hp 114trq. so you can get good numbers off a stage 1 without 2-1
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Yep, if you are looking for the peak numbers.
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Where in the rpm band you spend most all your time?
Look for exhaust that actually helps lower rpm running while not hurting peak numbers.
Typically duals hurt bottom end grunt....which is exactly what I want in a heavy bagger.
Nothing wrong with hurting performance to get the look. Just consider why folks put straight pipe fishtails on their bikes. It's certainly not for performance.
Just my $.02, Bob
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by FLTRI17
Yep, if you are looking for the peak numbers.
consider
Where in the rpm band you spend most all your time?
Look for exhaust that actually helps lower rpm running while not hurting peak numbers.
Typically duals hurt bottom end grunt....which is exactly what I want in a heavy bagger.
Nothing wrong with hurting performance to get the look. Just consider why folks put straight pipe fishtails on their bikes. It's certainly not for performance.
Just my $.02, Bob
I had an old timer looking at my 06 Ultra Classic with the Supermeg on it. He said he could tell I was more into performance vs how well my purse would match my shoes. I kind of looked at him funny. He then went on to explain, some guys are like chicks, they worry about looks vs function. I did try the true duals thing once, hated the low end loss, couldn't get them off and onto Ebay fast enough.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FLTRI17
Yep, if you are looking for the peak numbers.
consider
Where in the rpm band you spend most all your time?
Look for exhaust that actually helps lower rpm running while not hurting peak numbers.
Typically duals hurt bottom end grunt....which is exactly what I want in a heavy bagger.
Nothing wrong with hurting performance to get the look. Just consider why folks put straight pipe fishtails on their bikes. It's certainly not for performance.
Just my $.02, Bob
I totally agree, True Duals usually limit airflow, thus limit performance and torque. There are a number of companies out there with aftermarket head pipes and mufflers but they all pretty much advertise as "not for road use, race track only". Meaning they have removed the Cat and do not comply with EPA. Now if that's not an issue for the thread starter, then Fuel Moto has a really good head pipe that utilizes OEM heat shields, which allows them to sell them a lot cheaper than other after market head pipes.
 

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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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Bassani is making true duals and they're available on Revzilla. I'm personally looking for 2-1-2 because my OCD doesn't like 2-1 and it wouldn't help to have a "dead" slip-on just for looks.
 
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Vance and Hines has their True Duals ready now.
 
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Originally Posted by xnysgt
Bassani is making true duals and they're available on Revzilla. I'm personally looking for 2-1-2 because my OCD doesn't like 2-1 and it wouldn't help to have a "dead" slip-on just for looks.
Actually the design of the 2-1-2, due to 2 mufflers to share exhaust instead of one as with a 2-1, allow for quieter muffs without hp/tq loss.
Still, IME, not quite as good as the long primary 2-1's (i.e.:Fatcat, Roadrage, etc) but not enough for me to give up the stock dual exhaust look that works well as is.
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