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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Hello All, I need some advice on an exhaust issue. I just put on some vance and hines duals that my brother-in-law had on his 05 springer. I have an 06 heritage. The header pipe has the crossover and they fit just fine, the question that I want to know is, can I put any brand name slipons, or do I have to stick to the V&H?? I would like something a lil longer like the cholo's from samson, but not sure it they will go in the header pipe with no problems.

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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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I would think that you would be ok as long as they were for your model of bike
 
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I think the V&H's are a different diameter pipe than OEM or something like a Samson.... A different slip may not "bolt" right on......

Let me see if I can find the info that's banging around in my head.
 
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If the slipons fit the head pipe and will mount up properly, no problem. However, they may be baffled differently than the V&H units and could have more or less back pressure which could affect tuning.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hspring03
I think the V&H's are a different diameter pipe than OEM or something like a Samson.... A different slip may not "bolt" right on......

Let me see if I can find the info that's banging around in my head.
V&H use the same outside diameter of pipe Samson does on the true duals. Samson mufflers with Samson brackets will bolt right on.
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