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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Had Rinehearts, they were loud and I felt I was driving a very powerful bike ( psycological effect fo sound), but it got old and could not hear the radio switched to V&H monster ovals and much happier
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Maybe some cam's the epa does not approve of and of course some head work
then you will notice the happy sound
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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some folks prefer the sound of the TDs, I'm definitely in that camp.
 

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Rat1
It just sounds better, and with proper tuning the torque difference is neglidgeable.

How much of a torque difference we talking about?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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3" duals, fantastic sound & solid performance. Precise tuning - critical.



 

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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My brother switch to true duals and yep it sounds better lots better
 

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Not sure about the How and Why and after hearing the difference in the sound which is Sweet of true Duals .. Don't Really care .. Keeping them ..
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJAx-zqtVoU

and the non-true duals sound like this.
 
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You'll have a much better bike, both sound and performance, if you go with true duals and a cam upgrade.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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My impression and experience is compression makes the most difference with regards to sound...
 
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