duals
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RE: duals
An they can be a PITA when a baffle blows out. That was the case with my Hard Krome 3" T-Rex true duals. I've had a baffle plate installed and that reduced the noise to a drivable degree. I've only heard one other person blowing out a baffle on a T-Rex.
I'm going to install 2-1 sitting in my den next.
Usually the duals are so loud that you don't end up liking them and want to quite them down. They really are a nusance when wanting to take a long trip or even a short one an listen to the radio! Then its "how" do I make something or find who ever makes something to quite them down.
Way more of a PITA then I've expected.
But if you want the noise, reduced heat, loss or changes in torque by all means go with true duals. Some places even give you a certificaiton of noise when you visit them, only draw back is you end up paying for that too. (A ticket)
I'm going to install 2-1 sitting in my den next.
Usually the duals are so loud that you don't end up liking them and want to quite them down. They really are a nusance when wanting to take a long trip or even a short one an listen to the radio! Then its "how" do I make something or find who ever makes something to quite them down.
Way more of a PITA then I've expected.
But if you want the noise, reduced heat, loss or changes in torque by all means go with true duals. Some places even give you a certificaiton of noise when you visit them, only draw back is you end up paying for that too. (A ticket)
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From: Hoboken, New Jersey
RE: duals
ORIGINAL: BillyG0856
Considering the same thing....primarily the heat issue, then the sound. I'll keep my SE slip-ons cause I like their sound. Ive allready done the SE A/C and remap. Waiting to decide on which management system....SERT or PC III. Any warranty considerations?
Billy G
Considering the same thing....primarily the heat issue, then the sound. I'll keep my SE slip-ons cause I like their sound. Ive allready done the SE A/C and remap. Waiting to decide on which management system....SERT or PC III. Any warranty considerations?
Billy G
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From: Willis, Texas
RE: duals
The only drawback would be that the True Duals stick out a little farther on the left side. I burned my leg 2 times before I learned my lesson. I guess I shouldn't be wearing shorts when I ride. T.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
RE: duals
pros- good equal sound, slightly louder
pros- less heat
cons- "they" say loss of performance in lower end
pros- less heat
cons- "they" say loss of performance in lower end
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: duals
For me it is just knowing the motor breathes as good as it can.The sound is a little better.It also opens up the connection between motor and trans a real plus in my eyes.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Arizona
RE: duals
Just installed a V/H true dual setup with their "basic" slip-ons , already had a Stage 1 H/D , K/N air filter , and soon to get a Power Commander . Been layed up with knee surgery, but will let ya know the results when I'm back in the saddle .