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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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I really like the BR 2into2, but everyone has them. Then I liked the 2into1, until I realized I'd have to relocate the passenger footpeg. Then I liked the shortshots until I read that they are terrible for performance. Now I am looking at the sideshots. They are really cool looking and I like the fact that they have a crossover section. I wonder.... why do I not see these pipes on more bikes? They are rare from what I have seen. I think they will look tight on my denim black FB Lo...
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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I would think the side shots would be about the same as short shots . I didn't notice any difference in performance with my short shots
 
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Sideshots have a crossover section that makes them perform like a 2 into 1. They only look like a 2 into 2 pipe.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Looks to me like a lot of heat right under the leg. Then the ends right below your ears. I like the look but.....
 
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Just installed the sideshots on my 05 Deuce. Changed baffles to the V&H "quiet baffles." Love the deeper sound. No performance change at all. No noticeable additional heat.
 
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Just installed the sideshots on my 05 Deuce. Changed baffles to the V&H "quiet baffles." Love the deeper sound. No performance change at all. No noticeable additional heat.

no heat until you pull off the shields and wrap them.
 
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no heat until you pull off the shields and wrap them.
Are you suggesting to wrap the pipes under the shield???
 
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I am looking to throw them on a Blackline. I am worried about the heat. May look at some reviews.
 
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Had them on my Deuce for 2 months in Florida. Been in charity rides. Temps to 230/240. No more noticeable heat with sideshots than I had with my SE II exhaust system.
 
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Sweet. That's what I want to read. Sideshots it is...

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Had them on my Deuce for 2 months in Florida. Been in charity rides. Temps to 230/240. No more noticeable heat with sideshots than I had with my SE II exhaust system.
 
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