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I may have come across a little strong on the point I was trying to make. My point is the argument was all baised on power and how exhaust flowes. Someone steped up and did a test proving (for their two bikes at least) they had little or no power change. If you think it will cause power loss, it is up to you to step up and prove it. I have no idea how you would prove or disprove the exhaust flow. Like I said with stock mufflers I can see power loss. I bought my bike with TORO's on it. I cut off the xover pipe with my TORO's and noticed I got a great note and could feel no power loss or gain. I went to the 32" turnouts and gained a awsome sound and look. I still feel no power loss or gain.

I guess it would be a safe bet to agree, if you cut the crossover pipe open the muffler up.

It is a little hard to set the idle. The tach starts at 1,000rpm. I have it set where I can see it trying to move from the 1,000rpm mark. So it is right in the middle of what the book reads. (900-1100 if I remember correct).

The clip is the first crankup after I put the 32" turnouts on so the motor may be cold and I did not choke it or reset the idle at that time (I wanted to hurry up and hear the sound).


Thanks Friar John for putting that up. Like I said that clip is no justice for the sound it makes in person.

Anyone in the DFW area can contact me if they want to hear it in person. I am planning on going on some trips this summer and will post where I plan on traveling so those of you close can have a TBA meeting or something.