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I have a set of Harley Sportster mufflers to install on my 81 XS11. What would be the effect of not having a crossover?
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Sportster mufflers with no crossover may make your bike sound as flatulent as a Harley.Walt
80 XS11s - "Landshark"
79 XS11s
03 Valkyrie
80 XS Midnight Special - Freebee 1
78 Honda CB125C - Freebee 2
81 Suzuki 850L - Freebee 3 -
i have not had this effect, infact the sound is "better" than before but the original exhaust was rusted and drilled...
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Marko
'81 SHComment
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The crossover helps low-end performance by helping 'balance' the 2 sides, helps improve low-end exhaust scavanging. Those who have switched to non-crossover systems have reported little difference in performance, but this also depends on your riding style and YMMV. In my case Ifrequently pull a trailer, so changes in low-end performance is more noticeable. I stayed with a Jardine 4 - 2 system with balance tube just to be on the safe side, but it seems the difference is more theoretical than practical.Jerry Fields
'82 XJ 'Sojourn'
'06 Concours
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I have Sportster mufflers on my 80 Mongrel sans the crossover pipe. I haven't notice any difference other than it's not as loud as burnt out stock pipes.
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The King of Kong likes his Harley muffs. No low end dropoff noticed.
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