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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 07:34 AM
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83 Low Rider FXSB I have drag pipes on it now and thinking of changing them out. Any suggestions on which ones to get. I don't want go with drag pipes anymore.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 01:52 PM
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I believe drag specialties carry’s duals in muffled like the old pythons
 
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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 09:06 PM
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These dual shotguns with a glasspack insert sound amazing and are easily tuned - I also run the dual singles with resonators lije JZ suggested and they are also easy to tune - the sound of the long pipe is really nice - two into ones are also easy to tune - sound great - here are some pics




 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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I bought Cycle Shack 1 3/4" Tapered Muffler Pipes just a few years ago, and they fit and sound great. Problem is they don't seem to be available any more. Since you already have drag pipes, your choices for slip on mufflers are endless.

 
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Thanks for the reply, Dumb question. If I go the slip on route, for my existing drag pipes, do I shorten (cut) the drag pipes. And if that's the case, where you cut it would seem significant to the overall tuning.
 
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Yes cut as desired, or what will help with fitting the mufflers.
 
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Took the drag pipes off and put on a Super Trapp 2 into 1 on my 72 FX. Open end cap with 16 plates, looks and sounds great. The muffler is a megaphone style.

Similar to the black shovel in the background of fergerburger's post.
 
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