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Need some advice - 5/11/2008 11:32:50 AM   
Errk08

 

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Status: offline 		Anyone else out there not running a tuner on their bike after getting new pipes?? I ordered new pipes but havent ordered a tuner and i really dont want to fry my new nightster haha....any input would be great...
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RE: Need some advice - 5/11/2008 11:37:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		What pipes did you get?  If you got just slip-ons, you don't need a tuner in most cases.  But if you are changing to a high flow air filter, and pipes, you'll need it.  Also, if you're replacing the entire exhaust system, you may need to do it also.  I'd make the change, and then see how it runs.  You may not need to do anything.

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RE: Need some advice - 5/11/2008 11:50:25 AM   
Errk08

 

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Status: offline 		i bought the vance and hines short shots

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RE: Need some advice - 5/11/2008 1:42:39 PM   
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ORIGINAL: DannyZ71

What pipes did you get?  If you got just slip-ons, you don't need a tuner in most cases.  But if you are changing to a high flow air filter, and pipes, you'll need it.  Also, if you're replacing the entire exhaust system, you may need to do it also.  I'd make the change, and then see how it runs.  You may not need to do anything.


 mine has been fine with slip-ons and no turner for over a year now.

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RE: Need some advice - 5/11/2008 4:26:34 PM   
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Nonstop's photo gallery 		Im running those same pipes, same bike, bout two weeks now.  No Programmer, haven't had any problems. 

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RE: Need some advice - 5/11/2008 6:37:43 PM   
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Status: online 		I am running V&H slip-on for 7 months and no problems but planning on upgrading the air cleaner soon. Want more power.

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