Exhaust help
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Exhaust help
Hi everybody! I have a 2016 SG Special and I'm looking to change to a 2-1 exhaust. Right now I have V&H Dresser Duals with V&H Eliminator 400 mufflers. The rear has been lowered 1" and the crossover under the bike constantly comes loose, making it necessary to carry tools to fix on a regular basis! I've tried replacing mounts, hardware, etc to no avail! So, now I'm looking at just going to a 2-1 to not only alleviate the crossover issue, but also for the performance boost that'll come along with it. I don't mind the increase in sound ( I prefer a louder bike to begin with ), but the heat will definitely be an issue! I don't have a problem wrapping the pipes under the heat shields, and I typically ride solo. Now, with all of that said, I'd like to get everybody's opinion on which to buy! Any and all opinions are appreciated, good AND bad!! Thanks!
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a performance "boost" may come with the selection of cams- otherwise negligible on a near stock bike.
wrapped pipes can hold moisture and rot the metal underneath- this could maybe be more an issue is a damp, salty climate.
you might d better with a "jet" or other type ceramic coating
weird crossover problem- is the oil pan bolt stripped?
I have a supertrapp on my fxr, it's been on there for over 25 years, I love it. stainless so it won;t rot/rust- and tunable so a change in cam or other motor work can be re-tuned to take best advantage.
these pipes can also be adjusted to be about as loud or quiet as anything out there- while still making great power.
Supertrapps have been near the top of multiple shootouts for over 40 years
various versions available for various model bikes
these pipes have a brace that fits around the tranny end cover bolts and an arm extends to the rear to hold the muffler- that way the entire exhaust moves with the rubbermount drivetrain.
this weighs about 18 pounds less than my stock exhaust did
mike
wrapped pipes can hold moisture and rot the metal underneath- this could maybe be more an issue is a damp, salty climate.
you might d better with a "jet" or other type ceramic coating
weird crossover problem- is the oil pan bolt stripped?
I have a supertrapp on my fxr, it's been on there for over 25 years, I love it. stainless so it won;t rot/rust- and tunable so a change in cam or other motor work can be re-tuned to take best advantage.
these pipes can also be adjusted to be about as loud or quiet as anything out there- while still making great power.
Supertrapps have been near the top of multiple shootouts for over 40 years
various versions available for various model bikes
these pipes have a brace that fits around the tranny end cover bolts and an arm extends to the rear to hold the muffler- that way the entire exhaust moves with the rubbermount drivetrain.
this weighs about 18 pounds less than my stock exhaust did
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jun 20, 2017 at 11:25 AM.
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OP, you might not give a rip about this...but when I see a two into one on a Harley, it says to me that the owner is a little more coyote about what makes a Harley run good. She or he is more into having their scooter run well than having it look 'just so'...and it tells me that maybe they appreciate the old school look, because for generations, Harleys mostly came with exhaust pipes on the right side only!
To me, having duals on a dresser just doesn't look 'right'...but a two into one just looks fine!
To me, having duals on a dresser just doesn't look 'right'...but a two into one just looks fine!
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