question about pipes....
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question about pipes....
What is the major difference between the 04-06 pipes to the 86-03 pipes? I see so many kick *** pipes for the rubber mount sportys that are not available for the earlier years....
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RE: question about pipes....
I don't know anything aboutVH SS but imagine that they could bemade work but likely there are mounting issues where the brackets are in relation to the rear brake resivoir.
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RE: question about pipes....
ORIGINAL: ride2tires
Please post your findings... have a '02 and would be geeked to put on short shots!!!!
Please post your findings... have a '02 and would be geeked to put on short shots!!!!
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RE: question about pipes....
The 2004+ Sportster still have the 'crossover pipe', but it is hidden behind the pipes.
On the 2003 and earlier Sportsters it is mounted up high, between the cylinders.
Here is a picture of a 2005 1200C. Kind of hard to see the crossover pipe, but if you look closely you can see where one end of it attaches to the front muffler.
On the 2003 and earlier Sportsters it is mounted up high, between the cylinders.
Here is a picture of a 2005 1200C. Kind of hard to see the crossover pipe, but if you look closely you can see where one end of it attaches to the front muffler.
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RE: question about pipes....
OFG, had not noticed that b4 on my buddies 06. still don't know the purpose, wish my 02's was "hidden".
ORIGINAL: possum67
What is the purpose of the crossover pipe anyway? Backpressure?
What is the purpose of the crossover pipe anyway? Backpressure?