You have a good pipe, one of the better one, but it is hard to look at, they make my eyes hurt lol. short shots absolutely destroy performance, the pipes are smaller diameter than standard size pipes..they do look nice though. Almost any of the 2-1 pipes will be good pick a style you like.
If you're not liking your T-Header 2:1, you might consider Supertrapp. Performance-oriented and a lotta race bikes use them.
@gree: Here's your best advice.
Also this time of year, websurf through the different distributors, then look up the manufacturers. A lot of the mfr websites (e.g. Vance & Hines) will have videos linked to UTube so that you can somewhat hear how they'll sound.
If it were closer to springtime I'd say head down to the dealer and camp in their parking lot for a day to look and listen.
Thanks guys... I love the performance of the Thunder Headers but they look clumsy on my bike build especially with my RaceTech piggy back rear shocks... I am going for a more performance orientated look...
x2 on what Tall Terry said.
A 2:1 Thunderheader is indeed a good pipe.
Going to V&H from there is a step down in my opinion.
I have both and prefer the TH any day over the V&H for power and the sound.
V&H might have the advantage for the weight though.
At the moment I'm running V&H only because the TH is way too loud for this country. Totally Illegal, big fines and bike confiscation etc...
If you are going for the looks, then the sky is the limit. I am confident that you will feel a power loss going away from the TH. For sure stick with the 2 into one. If you go to a true dual system, you will have even more power loss.
I have a little experience with the V&H 2-1's the competition model, the numbers weren't there to match the TH and other similar pipes, just not worth the change. V&H used to make some serious pipes, top of the line, not so nowdays, if all you want is look and sound they are excellent choices but.....
Thanks to you all for your suggestions, I am MOST likely going to try and have my TH bend for a slight upsweep, I think it would look bitching plus I won't lose and power. If that doesn't work I will go with the Roland Sands/VH 2into1 Comp Series pipe. They look pretty great. Happy motoring and drive safe!!!