This weekend I was able to take my 2013 RK out on the interstate for the 1st time since installing the S&S headers. The difference is amazing. Now I can roll the throttle at 80-85 in 6th and the RK pulls strong up to 110 (speedo indicated) with more left and had a wider powerband than before. This is the only change I made, already had Full Board 2.5 baffle slipons, Big Sucker and the FLXieds. I was going to explore a tuner but this thing runs so good I'm not going to. There may be a few more HP but for me it's perfect now, with great sound and power. Pipes also look cleaner after a ride (gray vs sooty) so I guess the fuel mixture is good. S&S headers fit perfect, look great and sound really good with the 2.5 baffles.

 

What bracket did you get for the crossover pipe?

 

The new one that is the same mount as the stock bracket. I guess the old version had some issues with the trans. bolts.

 

Cool, and yes there was a problem with the other...I know first hand.
But in the end they took care of it!

 

Ugh! Reminder to self I need to convert mine To new bracket.

 

I love mine too! SE Air, Power Vision from Fuel Moto, and RC 4" slip ons. Love the look, sound and feel. I was looking at VH True duals but opted for the S&S....glad I did!

 

On the subject of "tune or not to tune," I've gone through 3 different exhausts and even an upgraded set of cams over the years and with just the stock Stage II download from the Factory I've never sensed a need for additional tuning. Good idle, excellent pull up to red line, no decel popping and no pinging ever. Yeah there may be a HP or two left on the table, but I don't use what I've got now, so if it ain't broke......

 

What was the problem with the older style crossover bracket? Did you just contact S&S and they sent you the newer bracket free of charge?

 

Good point, I did cams and later a 107, sticking with a stage one next time.

 

Now I did do cams and exhaust, but the bike came with that download (S/E RG,) 95" and the high flow AC. If I went bigger, I'd assume that I'd need to give it more fuel (My bike doesn't even have O2 sensors.)