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:

V&H Power Duals?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:41 AM
  #1  
finallygotone!'s Avatar
finallygotone!
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default V&H Power Duals?

I am wondering if the power duals make any real difference over the stock system. I have the stock headers with V&H Ovals and would appreciate opinions on the Power Duals. I am trying to decide if is should go with 2-1's or the power duals on my 09 Road Glide.
 
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:26 PM
  #2  
kingkingking's Avatar
kingkingking
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 2
From: Australia
Default

What motor are they behind?

General opinion seems to be they dont make much difference until the motor is making 100hp+.
 
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:37 AM
  #3  
Bdhouse61's Avatar
Bdhouse61
Road Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 756
Likes: 20
From: Western KY
Default

Originally Posted by kingkingking
What motor are they behind?

General opinion seems to be they dont make much difference until the motor is making 100hp+.
what if they are behind a SE 110 on a 09 Road Glide?? I know my stock headers has that massive behive baffle in it.........holds alot of heat besides back pressure.
 
Reply
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 05:03 PM
  #4  
AK BAGGER's Avatar
AK BAGGER
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 594
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

I put the Power Duals on my 2010 Streeet Glide (96"). Dont have a dyno sheet for numbers, but there is a very noticeable increse in performace over the stock 2/1 system. Love the design of the Power Dual header, as well as the balanced look of the duals on a bagger.
 
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:49 AM
  #5  
finallygotone!'s Avatar
finallygotone!
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default

I have a stock road glide, 09, 96"
 
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 07:02 AM
  #6  
Ultra Street Jewell's Avatar
Ultra Street Jewell
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 671
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
Default

Love the power dual on my Ultra.
 
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 12:40 PM
  #7  
JackFrank's Avatar
JackFrank
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default

I have a 103 build with the V&H power Duals and Rineharts....love the sound, the power and the look.
 
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:12 PM
  #8  
Da Butcher's Avatar
Da Butcher
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 715
Likes: 1
Default

Every time I see a Power Duals post, I feel compelled to offer a small warning to those really lean their bikes rather than normal cruising around.

These headers touch down when the floorboards touch down, right about the same time. A stupid design flaw for some of us. And a pricey one for a few of us.

Having said that, not sure I can speak to to just the headers themselves regarding the power, but I do have them on my Road Glide along with the Monster Ovals, a decent air cleaner and a PC-V a got from Jamie. The bike runs uncharacteristically fantastic. A huge difference in such a plain 96 motor. I'm unable to say if it's mainly the tune (mapping), the components, or the fortunate sum of the package. But it's nothing short of amazing. Very weird, but in a very good way. The bike spanks my 103 bike at all rpm's.

If you are concerned about the grinding issues, perhaps you might consider Jamie's headers. They even retain the OE heat shields. When I'm finished grinding the snot out mine I plan to go with Jamie's.

Can only imagine what kingkingking's motor rides like!
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:33 PM
  #9  
kingkingking's Avatar
kingkingking
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 2
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by Da Butcher
Every time I see a Power Duals post, I feel compelled to offer a small warning to those really lean their bikes rather than normal cruising around.

These headers touch down when the floorboards touch down, right about the same time. A stupid design flaw for some of us. And a pricey one for a few of us.

Having said that, not sure I can speak to to just the headers themselves regarding the power, but I do have them on my Road Glide along with the Monster Ovals, a decent air cleaner and a PC-V a got from Jamie. The bike runs uncharacteristically fantastic. A huge difference in such a plain 96 motor. I'm unable to say if it's mainly the tune (mapping), the components, or the fortunate sum of the package. But it's nothing short of amazing. Very weird, but in a very good way. The bike spanks my 103 bike at all rpm's.

If you are concerned about the grinding issues, perhaps you might consider Jamie's headers. They even retain the OE heat shields. When I'm finished grinding the snot out mine I plan to go with Jamie's.

Can only imagine what kingkingking's motor rides like!
I have only scraped them a couple of times. But being in a right hand drive country you do tend to corner harder turning left than right.

I wonder if the SG lowered susp could make them more likely to scrape?
 
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:05 PM
  #10  
Called2Duty's Avatar
Called2Duty
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 694
Likes: 2
From: indiana
Default figures

dont know i orderd my two weeks ago and just found out their on back order till August 9th more waiting
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sbeast
Touring Models
7
Jun 22, 2015 05:36 AM
tech7734
Touring Models
4
Apr 12, 2015 07:28 AM
A Whole lotta Rosey
Touring Models
13
Jun 7, 2012 07:29 AM
derk8088
Touring Models
9
Mar 15, 2011 03:41 PM
Bagged Out
Touring Models
5
May 29, 2009 07:00 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 PM.

story-0
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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