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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jus2anoyu
The d&d has a sound all its own. You either love it or hate it. I love mine, but the biggest part I love is the additional torque it makes down low. If you haven't heard one, I would advise you give one a listen before jumping on a d&d.
I agree..... I love mine, but it's LOUD.... I'm ok with it, cause the noise is all behind me..... But it's not a "deep rumble" like thunder headers or my old CFR knock offs.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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Dragos. Dont care for the D&D sound.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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I have had several D & D. Love them all. Heard good things about Dragos but no personal experience.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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I have had D & D and now the Dragula , both make good power , the D & D sound is different and you either love it or hate it , the Dragula really barks when you are on it but at cruising is quiet
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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They are similar in design and power output. Go for the one that looks the best to you.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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I have the Dragos pipe and think the sound is just right.Not as loud as the D&D but loud enough when you get on it.I would do the Same exhaust again and Frank is a great guy to deal with.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hog95023
Never had a drago pipe, but have run the D&D FatCat with quiet baffle on a 96 with PVC and air filter. Wife said it was loud on back and made her ears ring.
The borezilla that's on my bike took the ringing to a whole other level for her.
That's funny, my wife says my fatcat isn't loud when she is on back, but I beg to differ and I am the one with the hearing problem, lol

I thought about changing to something more quiet, but my wife talked me out of it. Glad she did cause I actually love my D&D.

Mike
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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I have the Dragula 2into1 and it isn't too loud or obnoxious on the highway but it has a nice bark when you get into the throttle.
 
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Although sound is a subjective thing, I'll put in another good word for Drago's Dragula 2/1. It will meet all your critera. First exhaust system I've ever had that I wouldn't change a thing about. I have the 2.55 baffle that has an impressive bark, delightful growl between shifts and it puts the sound well behind you at cruising speed. The quality, fit, ease of installation and great looks are most impressive.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys, exactly what I was looking for. Doing a law enforcement benefit ride tomorrow, hope to find a couple to listen to. Ride safe.
 
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