True Duals with crossover or not
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 234
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From: La Crosse, WI
I know it's personal preference and to each his own, but I don't get the 2-1 look and really miss the second pipe when looking at the back of the bike. I saw the 2010 Street Glide at the local dealer the other day and I absolutely loved the look of the bike and everything they did to it...except for that single pipe....just doesn't do it for me. I understand there are performance gains, but when it comes to the appearance, you can't beat the dual pipes under the bags in my opinion.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,325
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From: SE Florida
For those with 2008 and earlier, couldn't you just take off the left side muffler, cap off the end of the pipe and put the muffler back on? Immediate 2 to 1 pipes with a dual look??!!?? This seems to easy, and I'm not an experienced 'pipes' person, so don't shoot me if it's totally stupid. Just explain why!!
Yes.......no?
Yes.......no?
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: ELMSFORD, NY
I agree mja, I love everything about the 2010 except the pipes--just doesnt look right without the second pipe, thats why I changed mine and went with the BUB7 true duals, I love them, they sound awesome-unfortunately havent had much riding time with them with this damn NY weather, looks like a war zone here after all the storms we had this weekend LOL. Hoping to get out a day or 2 this week, supposed to be around 60deg the next few days.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,979
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From: Northern Colorado
I know it's personal preference and to each his own, but I don't get the 2-1 look and really miss the second pipe when looking at the back of the bike. I saw the 2010 Street Glide at the local dealer the other day and I absolutely loved the look of the bike and everything they did to it...except for that single pipe....just doesn't do it for me. I understand there are performance gains, but when it comes to the appearance, you can't beat the dual pipes under the bags in my opinion.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NJ
Me too. Bc. Lol
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2021
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From: backwoods
You are the first person I heard say that, other than drag racers.
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From: backwoods
I know it's personal preference and to each his own, but I don't get the 2-1 look and really miss the second pipe when looking at the back of the bike. I saw the 2010 Street Glide at the local dealer the other day and I absolutely loved the look of the bike and everything they did to it...except for that single pipe....just doesn't do it for me. I understand there are performance gains, but when it comes to the appearance, you can't beat the dual pipes under the bags in my opinion.
I like working on 2-1. Also like not dealing with heatshiellds, atleast on mine they don't have to come off. I got one of each. cross over does sound better, but easier not having to deal with the other pipe when working on bike.
