18 lowrider owners
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 303
Likes: 81
From: Kentucky
Putting the canned stage1 tune on was very easy. I just installed the software on my laptop, hooked the USB cable from the tuner to the laptop, then the cable from the tuner to the bike.
Turned the ignition on and followed the prompts, put my bike specs in and chose the stage1 tune and installed it. I do not plan on using autotune at this time because my bike runs great with the canned tune. There are advanced features that are more complicated and time consuming that I have not used.
I saved time and money by doing it myself. If you are talking about the training classes on the Harley website, yeah I went through those pretty quickly. They are helpful especially if you have no idea how everything works (e.g. open loop vs closed loop). I was a auto mechanic for 17 years so that helped.
If I make further mods down the road I will be using those but I think I will leave the bike as is.
Turned the ignition on and followed the prompts, put my bike specs in and chose the stage1 tune and installed it. I do not plan on using autotune at this time because my bike runs great with the canned tune. There are advanced features that are more complicated and time consuming that I have not used.
I saved time and money by doing it myself. If you are talking about the training classes on the Harley website, yeah I went through those pretty quickly. They are helpful especially if you have no idea how everything works (e.g. open loop vs closed loop). I was a auto mechanic for 17 years so that helped.
If I make further mods down the road I will be using those but I think I will leave the bike as is.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 4,251
Likes: 3,134
From: Texas
Depends on the Softail. On most of them it's in the mufflers, but on the Fat Bob it's in the headpipe.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 303
Likes: 81
From: Kentucky
Cruiser
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 178
Likes: 47
From: montecello
finaly got around to taking a few pics , of my bike , im not computer savy so it took a while to figure how to install pic on my pc .going with the willie G theme so,i got the derby cover gas cap covers, timing cover and front n rear axle covers . next up is the foot pegs . the seat is a saddlemans solo (obviously ) a lil stiff but with time it will break in , I love the seat you fall right in and you dont move around ,which helps at high speeds .
Cruiser
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 178
Likes: 47
From: montecello
just another pic . i got the RCX slip ons from a member here, to hold me through till i can get the pipes i really want. i took off the rear pegs . and installed some signal covers and brake light cover ,still got a lot to go before im done with this bike .
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 70
Likes: 5
From: Virginia Beach, VA
It is the HD model below. I still get a lot of wind and noise. I got a lot less wind and noise on my Road King. Maybe a taller/wider one would be better. It's better than nothing though. Wind Splitter Quick-Release Compact 18 in. WindshieldPart Number 57400327$394.95
https://www.jpcycles.com/product/750...-custom-lowers
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 422
Likes: 182
From: Queensland
Love your bike mate looks superb you must be really happy with it as i am with mine.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 303
Likes: 81
From: Kentucky
I installed a memphis shades 17" slim and still had a lot of wind and noise. Installed these lowers and after playing with the adjustment angles, the noise and wind are all but eliminated.
https://www.jpcycles.com/product/750...-custom-lowers
https://www.jpcycles.com/product/750...-custom-lowers
Thx,
Stage I
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: iowa
hello everyone, new here and had my 18 low rider for 3 months now. anyone done bars on theirs yet. i want to do so t handle drag bars probably 8" or 10" but was wanting to see if anyone has done bars so i know the limits for stock cable length. also planing on internal wiring, any info appreciated thanks.