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Old Nov 14, 2019 | 07:57 AM
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Bracket racing is all about the tree, and consistency. After my last Dyna was stolen, I finished the season on the ol ladies blast. Dial in of 17.76 and a sub 15 tree made more then one racer red light/break out. ( them passing me at the big end was always a rush- i was doing ~75 MPH max and some were easily double that )
Practice until you cut seriously good lights, and then just run your number. Be consistent, and you'll end up with a lot of cheap trophies.
 
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Damn, I knew that too! When my mind saw "slip-ons" I automatically pictured the Tab garbage.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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Damn, I knew that too! When my mind saw "slip-ons" I automatically pictured the Tab garbage.
Which is what I have now..lol
Hate the look, hate the way they stick out.
I'm going with a shifter so won't be super concerned with getting my feet back up on the pegs.
Don't get me wrong I'd love to go Fitzgerald engine upgrades ect but can't afford that right now.
 
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Whatever you decide- and when you get it done- post some pics please!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2019 | 12:44 PM
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Oh, I get it. You won't have to worry about getting your feet back on the pegs. I've never had the problem. I love my Fitz pipe. Its expensive but I wanted room down the road if I decide on more mods. I hate buying things twicw. It costs more in the long run.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2019 | 08:25 PM
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Don’t rule out the Supertrapp.
 
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This is the Thunderheader but I will say this: it's extremely loud. Almost too loud. Running the Vance and Hines FuelPak.
 
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Forgot to mention that the included mounting bracket is very low and scrapes on hard right turns. Admittedly it doesn't help that there is a lowering kit too.
 
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The Thunderheader was designed and built for the traditional, air-cooled Harleys, specifically the Evo. Much to long for the Revo engine.
 
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