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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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If I keep reading this thread I will order a Dragula and a ghostie by May instead of next year. So tempted.......
I have the Dragula and ghost pipe on my 2012 SG, quality pipe and Frank is a "fountain of knowledge".
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Did you ever get your 120R tuned with the Dragula? Would love to see the dyno sheet also dont forget to send me pictures of your bike.
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I have the Dragula and ghost pipe on my 2012 SG, quality pipe and Frank is a "fountain of knowledge".
 

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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DRAGO'S BIKE WORKS
Did you ever get your 120R tuned with the Dragula? Would love to see the dyno sheet also dont forget to send me pictures of your bike.
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I had to "swap out" hte PCV for a SE Pro Tuner in order to get a base map. I currently have about 200 break-in mile on the 120R and I plan on getting Dyno'ed at 700-800ish. Your pipe performs and sounds great. Actually, I had the rear wheel break loose on me shifting from 2nd to 3rd...it put a big smile on my face.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DRAGO'S BIKE WORKS
At this moment no. We are prototyping one. Its going to be awhile . We go through many tests. If it does not meet up to what I like it will not happen. Sorry for the delay but this does take time.... Any one can weld some steel up and say here you go we test and tune are agaisnt many brands out there to make sure we give 100% performance / qc from us.
Ok, I am getting ready to finish my 95 kit int he next couple weeks and was going to pull the plug on a set if you had them ready.

Guess I will keep shopping for now.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Thats great the hear enjoy. And maybe the end of the year will throw a blower on it like we talked make 180 hp plus easy...

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I had to "swap out" hte PCV for a SE Pro Tuner in order to get a base map. I currently have about 200 break-in mile on the 120R and I plan on getting Dyno'ed at 700-800ish. Your pipe performs and sounds great. Actually, I had the rear wheel break loose on me shifting from 2nd to 3rd...it put a big smile on my face.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aviscomi
I had to "swap out" hte PCV for a SE Pro Tuner in order to get a base map. I currently have about 200 break-in mile on the 120R and I plan on getting Dyno'ed at 700-800ish. Your pipe performs and sounds great. Actually, I had the rear wheel break loose on me shifting from 2nd to 3rd...it put a big smile on my face.
How loud is it? I'm putting together a SE120 and am considering swapping out my V&H Power Duals for a Dragula.

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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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How loud is it? I'm putting together a SE120 and am considering swapping out my V&H Power Duals for a Dragula.

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Depends on your definition of "loud". My 120R w/Dragula is mounted to my 2012 which is a 100% solo/bar hopping bike; I also have a 2010 SG which I converted to an Ultra for 2-up touring. With that said, i wanted the best performing pipe on the market for my 120R and my 2 choices were Frank Drago's Dragula and the Boarzilla. Drago's price was better and his customer service is A+. Now for the loudness of the pipe, yes its loud. I imagine it may be a bit more quiet on a smaller engine adn I also think he offers a quieter baffle.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Cant wait to see how your bike turns out. Send some pics will put it on the website.
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Depends on your definition of "loud". My 120R w/Dragula is mounted to my 2012 which is a 100% solo/bar hopping bike; I also have a 2010 SG which I converted to an Ultra for 2-up touring. With that said, i wanted the best performing pipe on the market for my 120R and my 2 choices were Frank Drago's Dragula and the Boarzilla. Drago's price was better and his customer service is A+. Now for the loudness of the pipe, yes its loud. I imagine it may be a bit more quiet on a smaller engine adn I also think he offers a quieter baffle.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Frank, I see the guys over on HTT have some nice things to say about your Dragula.
 
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Waiting for mine now, then I can say some nice things about it....
 
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