I just found the smooth, chrome set of CFR muffler at a local spot. Theyre selling them for $637.00. Is that a decent price?

Also, I'm still deciding if I want to do headers too. If not, is it necessary to tune for just the muffler. Currently, I have Rinehart mufflers.

Thanks

 

That is a decent price.

 

Check out their website at: http://www.cfrmotorcycles.com

 

If I read your sig right, you have mufflers and an AC, but no tune????

You'll do no more damage with CFR's than with Rineharts.



If I've posted it once, I bet I've posted it 43 times...

The FIRST thing a man should do when considering making changes is GET A TUNER. It will help a stock bike, and when you change pipes and or air cleaner, you're ready for it.

Can you run without a tuner? Yes.

Will you blow your engine up running without a tuner? Probably not.

Can you expect to get 50,000 miles out of your engine without a tuner? Most likely.

Will it run correctly without a tuner? No.

Dealers and their parts and service departments are a business, in business to sell motorcycles, and motorcycle parts and accessories. They tell you that you can get away without a tuner, because a LOT of guys won't come off the jack for a tuner, and they're afraid they'll lose sales if they tell you to get a tuner.

Changing the air flow without changing the VE tables is not beneficial. These bikes run lean from the factory, adding a more free flowing exhaust makes them run more lean.



Do what you want, I won't criticize, just trying to offer things to think about.

...but there is a reason I won't buy a used bike as my primary ride...

 

He has posted it at LEAST 43 times, and he is correct. Slip ons only - probably OK without a tune, change the air intake and exhaust and you need a tuner. Get the head pipe, tuner and a good tune-you will be happy you did. Check out our sponsor Fuel Moto they can get you everything you need and a good tune.

 

Tuners makes a world of difference.. I never ran the knockoffs without a tuner but I did with the monster ovals, you can definitely tell a difference

 

Normally, smooth are $599.00 single fluted are $629.00 and double fluted are $649.99 or $659.00

Again that is normal pricing. I have seen people selling them upwards of $800.00 plus.

I feel the extra $40.00 to purchase now is a fair price.

I also agree with the post above if it was one or the other get a tuner first.

 

What is the most user friendly tuner available? With a stock set up that is. I feel as though it wold just be a safer/better option to run a tuner. I want my ride to last as long as possible. I have heard mixed opinions on what exactly works best for people. Thanks for the advice!

One other thing. What would be the difference between running a tuner on your own bike, and having a dealership tune...other than the brutal price it would probably cost. I am a bit iffy on tuning my own bike but it doesn't necessarily seem to be anything out of the ordinary.

 

Call Fuel Moto, they will get you set up right. They have different tuners in all price ranges.

 

There are Tons of opinions on tuners out there. I am only planning on doing stage 1 work to my bike. I am currently waiting on my Rinehart Slimline headers, Rinehart 4" slip ons, Fuel Moto Pro Billet air cleaner, and Fuel Moto Micro Tuner. The tuner was only $199 and they set the map at fuel moto so I just need to plug it in and it will be good to go (because They knew the pipes and heads I was adding).

With my limited knowledge, that I picked up around here, you would for sure benefit from this tuner. You could always get a better tuner, if you were planning on doing a lot more motor work, or wanted more options with your tuner. Everyone above is correct though, a tuner would really be beneficial to you.