Newb questions
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Road Captain
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Newb questions
Ok, I'll get flamed good on this, but I gotta ask. I am HD ignorant. No, really. This is my 1st HD, and I want to installa set of pipes. I want a full set, that will sound good, but not too loud, I do have neighbors.A few requisites, the pipeswill continue to allow easy access to the oil filler/dipstick, reputable, good hp/tq #'s, and I'm not really digging on the 2 into 1 systems. So, suggestions? Also, I've got an '07 FXDL. BTW, I plan on installing a Tmax with AT and an aircleaner of some sort at the same time. Thanks in advance!
Mike
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RE: Newb questions
[ol][*]Important: Get to know a local bike shop/tuner. (Not your local dealer, onethat deals in performance.)[*]Don't do the pipes unless you are willing to make sure the intake is right. Balance that part out.
This is where the local shop is going to save you big time.[*]A good set of pipes costs more than typical drag pipes but they're worth it, for fit and performance.[/ol]
This is where the local shop is going to save you big time.[*]A good set of pipes costs more than typical drag pipes but they're worth it, for fit and performance.[/ol]
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RE: Newb questions
Wisemx, good advice.
1. I'm fearful we may not have anyone around here that is up to speed on the FI 96r's. But I'll check around.
2. What do you mean by this? I assumed something like an AN Big Sucker would do the trick, just bolt right on. Wrong?
3. I couldn't agree more, I'm not looking for the cheapest solution by any means. I would consider 2-1 pipes, but I want the HD sound and they all seem to have the rear pipe swoop forward over the oil cap.
Mike
1. I'm fearful we may not have anyone around here that is up to speed on the FI 96r's. But I'll check around.
2. What do you mean by this? I assumed something like an AN Big Sucker would do the trick, just bolt right on. Wrong?
3. I couldn't agree more, I'm not looking for the cheapest solution by any means. I would consider 2-1 pipes, but I want the HD sound and they all seem to have the rear pipe swoop forward over the oil cap.
Mike
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RE: Newb questions
By "balancing", in #2, I am referring to properly tuning the intake to the exhaust changes.
Few things are as satisfying as getting the mixture dead-on, not rich or lean, right in the power band.
Once you have it in the sweet spot, tuned that is, you can then experiment with your fuel, i.e. possible boosters, etc.
Yeah 2-into-1 aren't always what looks killer on a Harley but they do provide the best power.
I'm always willing to sacrifice that power on the street, just for the killer looks I guess.
Use http://www.google.com and search for any mods you can find for you specific bike.
You may find some great tips, intake and exhaust combos others have tested successfully.
Keep in mind almost everything you hear about the exhaust path is true.
It's an art of sorts, expensive to do wrong, a pleasure to be done with perfection.
Few things are as satisfying as getting the mixture dead-on, not rich or lean, right in the power band.
Once you have it in the sweet spot, tuned that is, you can then experiment with your fuel, i.e. possible boosters, etc.
Yeah 2-into-1 aren't always what looks killer on a Harley but they do provide the best power.
I'm always willing to sacrifice that power on the street, just for the killer looks I guess.
Use http://www.google.com and search for any mods you can find for you specific bike.
You may find some great tips, intake and exhaust combos others have tested successfully.
Keep in mind almost everything you hear about the exhaust path is true.
It's an art of sorts, expensive to do wrong, a pleasure to be done with perfection.
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RE: Newb questions
ORIGINAL: wisemx
Keep in mind almost everything you hear about the exhaust path is true.
It's an art of sorts, expensive to do wrong, a pleasure to be done with perfection.
Keep in mind almost everything you hear about the exhaust path is true.
It's an art of sorts, expensive to do wrong, a pleasure to be done with perfection.
That's the one thing I'm trying hard to avoid! The Tmax with AT is supposed to take care of the proper AF ratio, so that shouldn't be a problem. Right now I'm leaning towards Cobra Dragsters, Sampson's, and maybe V&H. Anyone have anymore suggestions? MAN, the crickets sure are loud!
Mike
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RE: Newb questions
Heard a sound clip of the Cobra's today. MMMMMMMMMMMM, I LIKEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Got me droolig just thinking about it!!! Unless others have an opinion one way or the other about the Cobra's, I think I made my choice!
Mike
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RE: Newb questions
I know if these Big shto staggereds didn't fall in my lab I would have gotten teh Cobra Dragsters. Remember to take pics when you get them on.
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RE: Newb questions
V&H bigShot Staggered pipes, you have the option of using the quiet baffles to keep the neighbors happy. If I was gonna gte a full set that's wht I woulda got but Money constraints made me get the V&H slipons.