Drag pipe recommendation?
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Drag pipe recommendation?
Hey there,
I'm looking for a set of drag pipes for my FLH. Finally decided I would order some Cycle Shack pipes because they seemed to be reasonably priced, and they fit a kicker and stock crash bars and bags... but of course J&P are out of stock. And Cycle Shack won't sell directly to a consumer. Any ideas on where else to look? (Also checked ebay with the part number [phd-103]; no go.) Would rather buy something made here in the states, but would these be worth trying?http://m.ebay.com/itm/121664487442?nav=SEARCH
Just looking for some ideas and opinions. Thank you, -Danny
P.S., I'm also keeping my eye open at swap meets, but there aren't too many swap meets that I'm aware of in Minnesota)
I'm looking for a set of drag pipes for my FLH. Finally decided I would order some Cycle Shack pipes because they seemed to be reasonably priced, and they fit a kicker and stock crash bars and bags... but of course J&P are out of stock. And Cycle Shack won't sell directly to a consumer. Any ideas on where else to look? (Also checked ebay with the part number [phd-103]; no go.) Would rather buy something made here in the states, but would these be worth trying?http://m.ebay.com/itm/121664487442?nav=SEARCH
Just looking for some ideas and opinions. Thank you, -Danny
P.S., I'm also keeping my eye open at swap meets, but there aren't too many swap meets that I'm aware of in Minnesota)
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the recommendation is going to be - don't use drag pipes.
A lot of people find the bike won't run very well with them.
I'm still fighting a plug fouling situation that might end up being related to open exhaust.
A lot of people find the bike won't run very well with them.
I'm still fighting a plug fouling situation that might end up being related to open exhaust.
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Best way to Know that the pipes are responsible for your plug situation is to change them out.
My Kick Only FX will carry A Real Exhaust thanks...
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Nevermind should he or shouldn't he run drags, the question is do you have an alternate source for the guy?
That said, have you checked with Dennis Kirk, the other mail order catalog.
https://www.denniskirk.com/
That said, have you checked with Dennis Kirk, the other mail order catalog.
https://www.denniskirk.com/
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Okay ... I'll bite. What's a "real exhaust". I just wanted to be sure that I was in "compliance" My Shovel utilizes Python Stagered Duals with "anti reversion technology" which was the hot ticket when I built it many years ago :>)
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If that means torque cones....knock 'em out and you'll have real exhaust.
I like O.E Head pipes with S.E muffs or Cycle Shack muffs...
Cycle shack makes a good pipe...the old Paucho's were good also....
While some folks thing "nothing sounds like a Shovel with drags" ..I find that Nothing Sounds like an Iron H-D [Sporty or Knuck] with drags...
Evo's..? Not so much, and Twinkies???? ***etaboutit...!!!
Nothing makes any of 'em run better than a Tuned exhaust designed for the Job at hand...so ya see there is a Place for Drag pipes....Guess where???
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Nevermind should he or shouldn't he run drags, the question is do you have an alternate source for the guy?
That said, have you checked with Dennis Kirk, the other mail order catalog.
https://www.denniskirk.com/
That said, have you checked with Dennis Kirk, the other mail order catalog.
https://www.denniskirk.com/