Need Exhaust Opinions!!!!
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I like the looks of the sideshots on a wg. They really flow with the lines of the bike. Especally after adding a tank lift. And they sound great! Three of my riding buddies have baggers with Reinhardts, and they sound really good too. In the back of my mind I have had this idea of running true duals on a wg like the baggers. Since you run bags maybe you can run with that idea.
I suppose you could fab up something to hold them up, but they hang pretty far to the rear. Remember, the supports need to come off of the transmission (since the Dyna are rubber mounted). If it comes off the frame of the bike, the pipes can crack or come loose at the joints due to flexing of the engine within the frame. I think there may be a little more give in the Touring models' exhaust, since the rear supports are mounted to the fender/struts ....
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With My tax returns I'm going to do a different exhaust on my fxdwg tc88. and the arlen Ness Big Air kit.
Im looking for recommendations on what exhast will
1. Look best
I run bags most of the time want something that will match their length. Also not a fan of staggered
2. Sound awesome
I love the sound of the thunderheader exhaust. the deep rich sound with out any ping but I hat the backwards cone look on the end.
3. will provide a decent performance gain
I'm currently running seII with stock air
Im looking for recommendations on what exhast will
1. Look best
I run bags most of the time want something that will match their length. Also not a fan of staggered
2. Sound awesome
I love the sound of the thunderheader exhaust. the deep rich sound with out any ping but I hat the backwards cone look on the end.
3. will provide a decent performance gain
I'm currently running seII with stock air
You can't do True Duals on a Dyna.
The pipes are often the same between Softails and Dynas, but the mounting brackets are completely different....different frames.
Last edited by rockon; Feb 8, 2009 at 02:52 AM.
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Road Captain
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From: Sioux Falls, SD
Big Radius 2-2
I didn't like the look of the 2 into 1.
The wife picked them out I was looking for something more affordable, but found them onsale from a reputable dealer (not ebay)
I think I can live with them!
I didn't like the look of the 2 into 1.
The wife picked them out I was looking for something more affordable, but found them onsale from a reputable dealer (not ebay)
I think I can live with them!
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
Personally I like the reversion cone on the end of the Thunderheader...it keeps it from looking like a leaf blower, ala the D&D Fat Cat or V&H Big Radius 2-1. If you want performance but don't like the Thunderheader, I recommend the aforementioned Fat Cat or a Supertrapp. Don't bother with a 2-2 if you want performance. Just my opinion, but I think the Thunderheader is the best looking 2-1 out there...I don't understand how so many here think it's ugly.
You can't do True Duals on a Dyna.
The pipes are often the same between Softails and Dynas, but the mounting brackets are completely different....different frames.
You can't do True Duals on a Dyna.
The pipes are often the same between Softails and Dynas, but the mounting brackets are completely different....different frames.
I guess I would have to say I'm one of the ones that doesn't care for the Thunderheader. I don't like the three piece heat shields that only partially cover the head pipes.
The D&D FatCat looks like a cleaner set up because they have two head pipe heat shields, one continuous shield that covers the head pipe from the head to the collector on each head pipe. The only exposed joints on the D&D FatCat are right where the collector and baffle connect.
Also The D&D FatCat's head pipes are much closer to equal length then the Thunderheader. I don't understand why the Thunderheader has a longer rear cylinder head pipe, usually you would want equal length head pipes so the cylinders can be more balanced and breath the same.
When I was looking for an exhaust set up I wanted it all, fit, finish, and performance. I looked at all the 2 into 1's (January 2006) and in my "opinion" the D&D FatCat was one of the better quality set ups out there.
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From: Valdosta, Ga
I also think that thunderheaders are ugly...that's why I want one!
They look so raw when wrapped. I think that the Fatcat looks better; almost too pretty for the direction I'm going. I don't know why more folks dont look into Python 2into1's. They seem to be alot cheaper than other pipes and look almost identical to the Fatcats.
They look so raw when wrapped. I think that the Fatcat looks better; almost too pretty for the direction I'm going. I don't know why more folks dont look into Python 2into1's. They seem to be alot cheaper than other pipes and look almost identical to the Fatcats.
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Does anyone have performance #'s I can expect with the big radius? 2 into 2?
Stock engine with arlen ness big air? had se2 slip ons before.
Stock engine with arlen ness big air? had se2 slip ons before.
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[QUOTE=WS6 Formula;4520413]I guess I would have to say I'm one of the ones that doesn't care for the Thunderheader. I don't like the three piece heat shields that only partially cover the head pipes.
The D&D FatCat looks like a cleaner set up because they have two head pipe heat shields, one continuous shield that covers the head pipe from the head to the collector on each head pipe. The only exposed joints on the D&D FatCat are right where the collector and baffle connect.
Also The D&D FatCat's head pipes are much closer to equal length then the Thunderheader. I don't understand why the Thunderheader has a longer rear cylinder head pipe, usually you would want equal length head pipes so the cylinders can be more balanced and breath the same.
When I was looking for an exhaust set up I wanted it all, fit, finish, and performance. I looked at all the 2 into 1's (January 2006) and in my "opinion" the D&D FatCat was one of the better quality set ups out there.
Fat cat sure is a pretty lookin pipe if pretty is what your lookin for! Lol. Just messin dude. I ran a fat cat for a while - real nice pipe, great fit & finish, good performer, tone is a little light to the thunderheader. Thunderheaders are for a certain breed, aren't they all though!
The D&D FatCat looks like a cleaner set up because they have two head pipe heat shields, one continuous shield that covers the head pipe from the head to the collector on each head pipe. The only exposed joints on the D&D FatCat are right where the collector and baffle connect.
Also The D&D FatCat's head pipes are much closer to equal length then the Thunderheader. I don't understand why the Thunderheader has a longer rear cylinder head pipe, usually you would want equal length head pipes so the cylinders can be more balanced and breath the same.
When I was looking for an exhaust set up I wanted it all, fit, finish, and performance. I looked at all the 2 into 1's (January 2006) and in my "opinion" the D&D FatCat was one of the better quality set ups out there.
Fat cat sure is a pretty lookin pipe if pretty is what your lookin for! Lol. Just messin dude. I ran a fat cat for a while - real nice pipe, great fit & finish, good performer, tone is a little light to the thunderheader. Thunderheaders are for a certain breed, aren't they all though!
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.I also think that thunderheaders are ugly...that's why I want one! They look so raw when wrapped. I think that the Fatcat looks better; almost too pretty for the direction I'm going. I don't know why more folks dont look into Python 2into1's. They seem to be alot cheaper than other pipes and look almost identical to the Fatcats.
They look so raw when wrapped. I think that the Fatcat looks better; almost too pretty for the direction I'm going. I don't know why more folks dont look into Python 2into1's. They seem to be alot cheaper than other pipes and look almost identical to the Fatcats.Here's the Python 2 into 1's below.....I see differences
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Fat cat sure is a pretty lookin pipe if pretty is what your lookin for! Lol. Just messin dude. I ran a fat cat for a while - real nice pipe, great fit & finish, good performer, tone is a little light to the thunderheader. Thunderheaders are for a certain breed, aren't they all though!
Just messin too ). Everybody has there own personal taste, as I expressed mine. Here's one that both looks good and sounds good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_AC2Yww4I
Last edited by WS6 Formula; Feb 9, 2009 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Corrected video link