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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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Ok guys,I am looking into putting true dual head pipes on my RG,so I need to hear from those who have already done this to thier touring scoots about loss of performance/power. I have a buddy who keeps trying to talk me out of it for the reason. So let me know what happened to your scoot with true duals. Thanks guys,I know I can get real info here.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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i can tell you i wanted true duals, till i looked at a bunch of dyno charts at my local dealer and talked to a couple of local tuners..... i decided to stay with the stock head pipes and slip-ons....
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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I forgot to mention that I already have V&H Slip-ons.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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I have the v &h true duals and oval slipons on my sg. I like the looks of them and haven't noticed any loss of power.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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There is a slight loss of bottom end but unless your a racer who cares. I would look at the Rush headers,they have the heat coating inside & out which makes a difference.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Does anyone out there have the Rush true dual haed pipes on thier scoot for me to look at? It would be nice to hear some feedback on this also.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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From what I've read, the stock headers (without Cat) are great. I would not change them unless I wanted a custom look.
 
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I put on VH true dual headpipes and Bub 7 mufflers and could not tell any loss of power. I like the look, and my wife likes much less heat on her right foot and leg.
 
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Couldn't notice any power or torque lose...
Then again I'm into gaining or losing .5 hp.... who cares

But my leg is a hell-of-a-lot cooler.
That was my main purpose for true duals

Very happy with my choice
 
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That is another reason for wanting the true duals,trying to get the heat down a bit.
 
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