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" What's it getting really getting you? "
Slip-ons with 2 1/4" baffles, SE Ventilator AC, H-D fork deflectors, 21" wider than stock Rifle shield. Running 89 octane with no ping, ding, knocking or any other motor noise with 50 mpg tank after tank. Running 14.2 ARF for light cruising, after a 200 mile ride, 230 F front and 250 F rear cylinder temps. Took a buddy to test ride a 114 Heritage, ran him to 90 mph, beat him by a length. That's real world.
Originally Posted by T^2
Debatable.
Sure. Using the ATM with a racer tuner gets around the EPA compliance constraints. Not really relevant to folks buying new here in the States. But, even with that, the question remains - "What's it really getting you?"
I love the bike. Bought an 18 107 Black. Added mustache engine guard, sissy bar, and back passenger pad. The passenger seat might need to be upgraded for longer rides and waiting for passenger foot boards.
However, im closing in on 800 miles and the bike has been in the shop (3) times for oil leaks. The M8 has had rocker box gasket leaks. From the gate, they had to fix it under warranty. Leaving the dealership from the rocker box fix, I had a hose clamp issue on the oil cooler for round 2. Now, the third leak appears to be the oil cooler again. The primer box has a discoloration spot and they will replace the primer box under warranty.
So far, Ive needed the warranty. Looking to put on a stage 1 with tuner. The Bassani full exhaust looks great. Too much talk on tuners and I couldnt make sense of it. Can anyone just list the few that wont void warranty and will work well with any future setups?
So far, Ive needed the warranty. Looking to put on a stage 1 with tuner. The Bassani full exhaust looks great. Too much talk on tuners and I couldnt make sense of it. Can anyone just list the few that wont void warranty and will work well with any future setups?
That Bassani full exhaust will void your warranty. Only option for tuners that won't void your warranty is HD's SEPST. Technically speaking, about the only option for exhaust is SE slip-ons - if warranty is a concern.
Work well with future setups? Assuming you mean after the warranty has expired etc. In that case the SEPST might likely become dumpster fodder.
That Bassani full exhaust will void your warranty. Only option for tuners that won't void your warranty is HD's SEPST. Technically speaking, about the only option for exhaust is SE slip-ons - if warranty is a concern.
according to my dealer, a/m Slip-Ons will not void my warranty. Only things that will modify the ecm, and are traceable, would great a problem. Ymmv.
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