Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

true duels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:30 PM
  #21  
Hoffy's Avatar
Hoffy
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 987
Likes: 2
From: Sierra Nevada Mountains of N. Calif
Default RE: true duels

ORIGINAL: stoker62

I usedta have dools but eyes got sum too inta one pipe wid da ghostly pype on da left side.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!![sm=laughingsmilie.gif]
 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:33 PM
  #22  
big_al's Avatar
big_al
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,523
Likes: 1
From: South Florida
Default RE: true duels

I like the looks of the duals and love the sound. I have not experienced any loss in torque at all.

[IMG]local://upfiles/45508/462A15D3E6F448B2B27C9EBCBB715BCC.jpg[/IMG]
 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:36 PM
  #23  
Dalton's Avatar
Dalton
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,663
Likes: 7
From: Northeast Ohio
Default RE: true duels

Only reason I think this 2 into 1 issue keeps resurfacing is that once you are spending thousands of dollars in engine modifications, you are shooting yourself in the foot by not going to a 2 into one to take full advantage of the money you spent. Other will disagree, and all are entitled to their opinions, but I am not going to sacrifice some of the tq I just spent money to gain by hanging true duals on the bike.

BTW, I did run Rinehart TDs on my 95" 03 RKC and was perfectly happy with the performance. At that time I just could not get past the look of a bagger without duals, now I rather like the looks with a 2 into 1.
 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:37 PM
  #24  
ripper43's Avatar
ripper43
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,161
Likes: 4
Default RE: true duels

ORIGINAL: racklefratz

ORIGINAL: cirhere2

new so question why go with true duels if so many of you claim it lowers torque? just asking
If you're "just asking", maybe you ought to "ask" how to spell it.

"Duel" is when people try to cancel each other out, by whatever means. Not what you are trying to find out about, right?

Since you didn't ask, but you still need to know the difference, "duel" and "dual" are distinctly different. Important? Yes, assuming you want to actually "communicate".

Duelling? That's challenging someone to the death. "True duals" - that's separate exhausts for each cylinder.

You're welcome.

Flamers? Screw you - speaking the language correctly and being able to communicate is what separates us from the apes. Join the human species, or accept the alternative. Your choice.


[IMG]local://upfiles/45501/38DACC3A643246E098258251737E9431.jpg[/IMG]
 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:48 PM
  #25  
dhweber1's Avatar
dhweber1
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: Plantation, FL
Default RE: true duels

ORIGINAL: cirhere2

new so question why go with true duels if so many of you claim it lowers torque? just asking
I put Vance and Hines True Duals and their oval mufflers on my 2003 Ultra. I also installed a Power Commander III with a standard pre-programmed map. The maps did not specifically call out my 2003 so I used one that was for a 2005 with this setup. I also have the Screaming Eagle air cleaner kit. The standard map I used runs the engine a little too rich. I haven't done anything to correct that yet.

If there is a torque differenceI couldn't tell. My wife noticedthat her right leg was cooler than before. These pipes open up the area behind the engine and I believe that they are much better looking than stock.

 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:59 PM
  #26  
sanaga's Avatar
sanaga
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: indonesia
Default RE: true duels

less heat on right leg, sound, and the look....
i cant noticed torque loss on my 07 compare to stock exhaust....im sure no loss on torque...
but i must admit thatmy TD give meNO gain at low rpm torque compare to stock exhaust and give some gain at the mid to high rpm....maybe 2-1 will improve the torque more than stock exhaust....
 
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:32 PM
  #27  
sublime_ac's Avatar
sublime_ac
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,231
Likes: 0
From: Nor-Kal
Default RE: true duels

Looks and Sound.. Performance difference is marginal at best..
 
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 01:17 AM
  #28  
Jsans's Avatar
Jsans
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: true duels

ORIGINAL: racklefratz

ORIGINAL: cirhere2

new so question why go with true duels if so many of you claim it lowers torque? just asking
If you're "just asking", maybe you ought to "ask" how to spell it.

"Duel" is when people try to cancel each other out, by whatever means. Not what you are trying to find out about, right?

Since you didn't ask, but you still need to know the difference, "duel" and "dual" are distinctly different. Important? Yes, assuming you want to actually "communicate".

Duelling? That's challenging someone to the death. "True duals" - that's separate exhausts for each cylinder.

You're welcome.

Flamers? Screw you - speaking the language correctly and being able to communicate is what separates us from the apes. Join the human species, or accept the alternative. Your choice.

Uh....excuse me.....uh......Professor Racklefratz....."Duelling" is spelled "D-U-E-L-I-N-G". Sorry I'm not trying to be a smart ***, I'm just supporting your theory.


 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:41 AM
  #29  
Roofuss96's Avatar
Roofuss96
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: true duels

true duals for looks and sound
2-1 for best power & torque { most cases }
Just depends on your " priorities " .........my 2 cents worth. [sm=smiley31.gif]
 
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:19 AM
  #30  
cirhere2's Avatar
cirhere2
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Default RE: true duels

you made a mistake too my small minded friend grow-up
ORIGINAL: racklefratz

ORIGINAL: cirhere2

new so question why go with true duels if so many of you claim it lowers torque? just asking
If you're "just asking", maybe you ought to "ask" how to spell it.

"Duel" is when people try to cancel each other out, by whatever means. Not what you are trying to find out about, right?

Since you didn't ask, but you still need to know the difference, "duel" and "dual" are distinctly different. Important? Yes, assuming you want to actually "communicate".

Duelling? That's challenging someone to the death. "True duals" - that's separate exhausts for each cylinder.

You're welcome.

Flamers? Screw you - speaking the language correctly and being able to communicate is what separates us from the apes. Join the human species, or accept the alternative. Your choice.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:26 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE