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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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I've got 32k miles on my '07 RKC and the stock H-D rear header has cracked for the second time. The first time, it was replaced under warranty but this time it's on my dime. A new rear header is $185 plus labor and a set of V&H True Duals are $415 plus labor. I guess the stock headers are crap so I guess I'll go with the V&H duals.

Is there a noticeable loss in torque with the true duals?
 
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I sure like my thunderheader with ghostpipe. Can't remember what I paid for it.
 
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I buy extra pipes off EBAY and put them away for a rainy day.

13K 0n my 03 and I'm on my 3rd one
 
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Where are you guys getting the break, behind the rear head near the exhaust outlet or down on the lower pipe behind the rear head upright pipe?
 
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Behind the rear cylinder where it Y's off to the left and right sides.
 
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