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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 04:00 AM
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Best aftermarket pipes for a 2018 Softtail Deluxe
 
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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 04:46 AM
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Is that a question or a statement? Might as well ask what the best oil is to use while your at it.








Great first post.
 
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In order of personal preference on the M8:

Cobra
Rinehart
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Bassani

....all are pretty good.
 
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Welcome to the forum from central Texas.

There is no best. Best is what YOU like.
 
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Is it true you loose power with 2 into 2 vs 2 into 1?
 
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Originally Posted by wrightnow
Is it true you loose power with 2 into 2 vs 2 into 1?
You don't necessarily "lose" power as much as you don't reach full potential. 2 int 1 systems will help you untap more power that a dual system will.
 
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You don't necessarily "lose" power as much as you don't reach full potential. 2 int 1 systems will help you untap more power that a dual system will.
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