True dual question
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True dual question
Noticed on the 09 and newer touring models most true dual headers aren't available in the "cross over" style, meaning the rear headpipe does not cross above the transmission on the left? Is there something different about these years that prevents this?
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I'm guessing they are trying to keep heat away from the passenger.
Some of the old TD designs took hits as they might not allow checking the oil etc.
And routing to the right and back under will allow for more even length exhaust tracts ( front and rear) which is good.
Mike
Some of the old TD designs took hits as they might not allow checking the oil etc.
And routing to the right and back under will allow for more even length exhaust tracts ( front and rear) which is good.
Mike
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the x on the right makes it closer to the dip stick and if like the stock pipe(I have not seen personal) the cross under pipe may have been reduced in diameter for ground clearance. I do like the equal length idea but not the look and possible draw backs so i went with the classic RHs and love them
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I put Vance and Hines true duals on my 2012 Ultra this winter. The pipes follow the same path as the stock pipes, except that they do not merge where the catalytic converter used to be. I liked it because it really did not change the look of the bike. Only the performance and sound.