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seen comments on 06 heads, why?

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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Default seen comments on 06 heads, why?
While reading posts about 2006 heads but can't find any reason if they have ipside or downside. Any light on subject would help.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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The 2006 heads were reworked and were a supposed "upgrade" to years previous.

Read about them here:

http://neverworld.net/socalnetscum/f...BStudyRel1.pdf
 
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Originally Posted by MNPGRider
The 2006 heads were reworked and were a supposed "upgrade" to years previous.

Read about them here:

http://neverworld.net/socalnetscum/f...BStudyRel1.pdf
great post and read
 
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I am pretty sure they flow better to compensate for the shitty stock "EPA friendly" cam. This can be an advantage when upgrading.
 
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I am pretty sure they flow better to compensate for the shitty stock "EPA friendly" cam. This can be an advantage when upgrading.
Good point. My '06 sure woke up when I installed a set of Andrew's 21's.
 
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i have a set i will sell if anyone is interested. i removed them from my 06 Streetglide after only 5000 miles. $400 shipped in CONUS

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