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[Heatwave]

I finally got around to installing my chrome, slash up D&D 2:1 Boss Fat Cat for my 2010 SE Ultra. Since I have engine upgrades, it was recommended by the shop that did the headwork (Hillside) that I get the big bore baffle.

I personally prefer the look of a touring bike with dual exhaust but I'm also open to new looks. I've also made the TP detachable, so the bike also sees alot of time in SG mode.

I'd be interested it what others think about leaving the ghost pipe on or off. I took pics both ways so feel free to comment on which "look" you prefer.

BTW, the bike sounds and rides awesome. I was previously running with stock exhaust with the catalytic converter removed and Fullsac 2.25" baffles. It sounded good before but it just sounds so much better now. It's ALOT louder, particularly with the big bore baffle. I know loud isn't everyone's cup-o-tea, but the bike just sounds great to me. Very deep sounding traditional "po-TA-to, po-TA-to" sound. Of course the sound is also driven by the hi-lift cam (.650) Woods 408-6.

I took the bike for a ride and it was so much stronger. The engine gained tremendously between 2-3000rpms and just seems to be able to whip through the entire rpm range at will. The ride was a very dramatic improvement and it's still running the map from the tune with the stock exhaust. The bike get's a new dyno tuning in Jan.

The install was very straight-forward and relatively easy. The only thing I found odd was the fact that all the hardware on the exhaust is SAE with the exception of the one bolt that's used to tighten the muffler to the headpipe. For some odd reason that bolt is metric. The chrome is very high quality and the fit is very precise. The exhaust header follows tightly to the frame of the bike for a very nice fit.

So let me know what you think after viewing the pics below. Here's some pics with the single 2:1 setup.

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Here's the single pipe look in SG mode.

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Side view

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And here's the bike with the ghost pipe.

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Last shot with the ghost in SG mode. Let me know which look you prefer.

[mjb765]

I think it looks better with the ghost pipe in place. It balances the look from the rear.

[Fired00d]

Like you I was of the belief that a bagger had to have pipes on both sides, but after seeing many baggers w/the D&D's the single sided exhaust has grown on me. If I were in the market for exhaust right now I wouldn't have second thoughts about having just a pipe on the right side. Having the left side w/o a pipe gives you the opportunity to show off some chrome on that side.... chrome lower belt guard and if you so desire a matching billet pulley. Adding the ghost pipe only adds weight and covers up what I just mentioned before.... sounds/looks like you are going for a "hot rod bagger" so IMHO hang the falsie in the garage.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[NVTHIS]

Heat, I think it looks very impressive with both pipes on. I like the size of both pipes under the bags. Very nice look. 

[BALIS]

My choice goes for the two pipes.

[SERK3]

Only reason I'm not running a 2 into 1 is the look,  My vote, Looks a lot better with both pipes. 

[Black Diamond]

I got use to the 2:1 look and ran a set of D&D Fat Cats for a year. However, I always thought, and still believe, the scooter looks better with a pipe under each bag. I just never hung a ghost pipe as I didn't want to clean something that was just hanging there for looks. I've gone back to True Duals and have not regretted the decision for a minute. Stay with the ghost, it looks better.

JW

[ironhorse432]

My vote is for the ghost pipe

[bbiehl]

I know it isn't the most popular vote but I think I would have to agree with fired00d, one pipe looks great and gives you the opportunity to show off more of the bike on the other side.  Of course, maybe being "unbalanced" is my personal problem instead of a choice!!!          

[Heatwave]

I know it isn't the most popular vote but I think I would have to agree with fired00d, one pipe looks great and gives you the opportunity to show off more of the bike on the other side.  Of course, maybe being "unbalanced" is my personal problem instead of a choice!!!          

I wish there was something to "show off" on the other side. The left side looks somewhat unfinished to my eyes. If I go with a single pipe, it's definitely going to cost me as IMO it would at least need a chrome wheel pulley or something to "finish" that empty space. IMO the ghost pipe at least covers up what looks rather unfinished under the left bag.

[DanM]

The bike looks good with and without the ghost pipe.

If it were my bike, I would go with the ghost. But I've been known to be anal too.