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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Tossing around the idea of Vance and Hine Big Radius 2-1. Pic of my bike here. I have since put on slash cut tips (in other photo). Would appreciate some thoughts on how V&H Big Radius 2-1 would look.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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I think it would look kinda stupid and would really upset the "nostalgic" look of your Deluxe. My .

Despite the performance advantages of a 2-1, I can't make myself like them.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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dont touch it. Hollywood is correct. if you go with the diffrent exhaust the lines will not flow.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks for the honesty. What I'm looking for.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Greetings,

My vote is the same as the others...While they do look good on some bikes, definitely not on your bike.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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If I were you, stick with your true dual, might add a couple of fishtails. True dual doesn't look good on my fatboy.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Put some fishtails on and call it a day
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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heres mine with a borzilla similar to the fat cat
 
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2 into 1??? not on your scoot noway
get dem fish tails REAL LONG ones
please dont put 2 -1 on your beautiful scoot
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Don't change a thing it looks great now. I would not even add the fishtails a lot of guys have them, your bike is unique and good looking. stay original.
 
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