Softail Deluxe True Duals
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Softail Deluxe True Duals
Hello to all. New to the forum and looking for advice on pipes for my 2011 softail deluxe. Looking at Samsons Part #: S2-442. Also considering Python fishtail duals. I've seen that lots of guys on here with the Samsons, but haven't
seen anything on the Pythons. Like the look of the Samsons better but baffles are a must. Also, what is the minimum needed to get true duals installed? From what I've read, need a better air cleaner than stock and a tuner of some sort. What would you guys running true duals recommend? Thanks.
seen anything on the Pythons. Like the look of the Samsons better but baffles are a must. Also, what is the minimum needed to get true duals installed? From what I've read, need a better air cleaner than stock and a tuner of some sort. What would you guys running true duals recommend? Thanks.
Road Warrior
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Hello to all. New to the forum and looking for advice on pipes for my 2011 softail deluxe. Looking at Samsons Part #: S2-442. Also considering Python fishtail duals. I've seen that lots of guys on here with the Samsons, but haven't
seen anything on the Pythons. Like the look of the Samsons better but baffles are a must. Also, what is the minimum needed to get true duals installed? From what I've read, need a better air cleaner than stock and a tuner of some sort. What would you guys running true duals recommend? Thanks.
seen anything on the Pythons. Like the look of the Samsons better but baffles are a must. Also, what is the minimum needed to get true duals installed? From what I've read, need a better air cleaner than stock and a tuner of some sort. What would you guys running true duals recommend? Thanks.
If you are going with true duals and like the Samsons why not just get them? And I think not finding much information on the Pythons might mean something?
You'll get a lot of responses I'm sure on tuners, there's also a ton of information on that topic. My bike came with a Dobeck Performance TFI Controller and on this site it's not that popular, but for me, it works. Power Commander and Fuel Moto seem to be more popular on here. If you are only doing pipes and not intending on doing a lot of performance mods I wouldn't worry about one until you add a aftermarket air cleaner and pipes (stage 1). If you plan to go beyond that, then you may want to look at some of the more expensive ones.
Last edited by NC D'LUXE; Jan 31, 2012 at 10:26 PM.
Road Captain
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I have Bassani True Dual and found out they have a Slip on Fishtail that are more of a muffler ending with a Fishtail. Adds a little different look to the ever so popular Fishtail Straight pipes.
No pic's as the bike is at the dealer for winter mods.
Karsten
No pic's as the bike is at the dealer for winter mods.
Karsten
Road Warrior
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Get the Samsons, they are fantastic, personally I wouldnt get the baffled ones, in fact I didnt, and they are quieter than the V&H true duals that I had before!, and they were baffled, strange I know but they really are quieter. S2-435 on mine.
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Road Captain
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I went with Samson TD's and am very happy. I went without baffles, but heard you can install torque cones if you decide the straight pipes aren't for you.
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Road Warrior
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This is why I went without baffles. At least you can later put in a baffle, but if you go with a baffle and want to remove it, it is my understanding you can't remove them. Maybe someone from Samsons will chime in to clarify this, they are pretty good about about commenting here in the forum.
Road Warrior
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This is why I went without baffles. At least you can later put in a baffle, but if you go with a baffle and want to remove it, it is my understanding you can't remove them. Maybe someone from Samsons will chime in to clarify this, they are pretty good about about commenting here in the forum.
Really the only option for these pipes are the torque cones to add some back pressure to the non baffled pipes.And if you get the baffled pipes and they are not loud enough for you. Well you are stuck with them.Unless you buy new mufflers.
I have the 39" Cholo True duals with a Carlini Stage 1 A/C and a PCV from Fuel Moto mapped to my exhaust and A/C combo. This thing sounds crazy and runs liked a raped ape, Its LOUD but thats what I like. The baffled pipes are pretty loud also.Bottom line for me I LOVE my Samsons.Plus I have never seen a set where I live.