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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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just bought 2012 flhx looking to remove the convertor and install vance and hines dresser duals with rinehart 3.5 slipons,will this sound loud and deep or should i go with another set up?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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you should go to a bike night, dealer BBQ kind of thing where you can hear other set ups and choose what appeals most to you.

sound is very subjective and what works for one rider may not work for another

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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If your looking to upgrade call Frank at Drago's bike works 815-765-1790

His products are coated inside and out, interchangeable baffles, different size mufflers 3"-4" and are a much better product than the VH comparable if not better than the D&D products at a much cheaper price.
He has 2 headers and I think I heard a true dual set up now. He has a ghost pipe for the header if you go with the header and don't like the single pipe look.

 

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Another one to consider if you like loud is a Thunderheader. I've ran them for at least 15 yrs on my EVO. Nice and loud when you want them to be, but reasonable when needed, around the law. They are kind of a love em or hate em pipe, I've always loved them. I've never heard Dragos pipes but I know he is great to do business with.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
you should go to a bike night, dealer BBQ kind of thing where you can hear other set ups and choose what appeals most to you.

sound is very subjective and what works for one rider may not work for another

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That's what I did. As soon as I heard D&D, I was sold!
 
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thunderheader=loud
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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thunderheader = 2x loud-
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thunderheader=loud
 
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dresser duals + CFR'S = deep & loud
 
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4" Rineharts were not loud and low enough. Put on the CFRs. Wow. Just wow.
 
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just remove everything after the header pipe
 
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