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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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I like the performance these exhaust systems get, but can't decide if it makes the bike look unblananced. I like the look of the dual exhaust. Thoughts?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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"I like the performance these exhaust systems get" pretty sums up- my feeling although the duals do look good
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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I dont think it looks weird, what performance pros and cons are there do you know?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Kind of a matter of personal preference don't you think?

There are certainly plenty of photos of bikes with dual and 2 into 1 pipes for you to make your mind up. Some people like the look, some don't.

If you want the performance of a 2 into 1 and the looks of dual exhaust, consider a ghost pipe. I'd never do it, but to each his own.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dgdamore

If you want the performance of a 2 into 1 and the looks of dual exhaust, consider a ghost pipe. I'd never do it, but to each his own.
Interesting idea!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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To answer your question in 1 word....yes
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Does this exhaust make my bike look fat?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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I do think it looks weird unless its a Curved Radius side exhaust like I have on my 2012 SG. I am going with a 2 into 1 exhaust by D&D on my 2014 SGS with a ghost pipe for the other side so it doesn't look weird.
 
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I have dragula 2 into 1 with a ghost pipe and it looks badass.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by PNSHVL
Does this exhaust make my bike look fat?
Just doesn't look right, like there is something missing.
 
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