Cobra Speedster Longs install
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Cobra Speedster Longs install
I have done a search for prior exhaust install threads and couldn't find any. I was wondering about whether or not it is best to get a new gasket and I was also wondering about keeping modifying or getting rid of the Baffles. I am the guy who likes obnoxiously loud pipes (feel free to give me the finger as I ride by your house at 6:00am.) I don't however want to sacrifice performance for sound.
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RE: Cobra Speedster Longs install
Can't offer any help about the baffles. As far as the doughnut gaskets, they should be replaced. I took advice of several other members and used the standard gaskets instead of the Screamin Eagle gaskets.
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I did the speedster slashdowns on my bobbah and for the 6 bux for the Screamin Eagle gaskets, do it! Installation is very simple but you'll need a 90 degree pick to snag them out.
They come with baffles and they are necessary for backpressure. I wouldn't mess with them. The pipes sound great right out of the box. Plenty of attitude when you romp on it but very bearable at cruising speeds.
They come with baffles and they are necessary for backpressure. I wouldn't mess with them. The pipes sound great right out of the box. Plenty of attitude when you romp on it but very bearable at cruising speeds.
RE: Cobra Speedster Longs install
I had the cobra speedster slash cut installed on my 2007 FXDSE, I love the sound, nice rumble and plenty loud enough, as far as the gaskets, I have no ideal as for I had the dealer install my pipes they used what ever cost the most, and that is the one thing I am the most sure of.
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Cornbread, to answer your question, no I did not install any fuel management. I had stage 1 upgrade done at the dealership when I bought my scoot. That included SEII slip ons and an air cleaner. I believe they remapped the ECU for stage 1 too.
I then put on the entire Cobraexhaust this season. I also had my bike dyno-checked for my Air/Fuel ratios after my pipe installand they are right where they should be under open throttle tests. My bike runs pissah.
I don't know what year your scoot is but if it's fuel injected, I wouldn't mess with that either. Bolt the pipes on and plug in the02 sensors and get it dyno-checked for your Air/Fuel and powerband. Then make a decision on fuel management because you probably don't need it. Do this 1 step at a time.
My bike is averaging 13.4:1 Air/Fuel with the stock ECU under full throttle tests. That's acceptable. If you get your dyno numbers and you're running consistently 14.5-15+ or more then you're too lean andI would consider fuel management or a remap to optimize it.
Also, a very good thread is going on about this topic. Look up "stage 1 advice"
I then put on the entire Cobraexhaust this season. I also had my bike dyno-checked for my Air/Fuel ratios after my pipe installand they are right where they should be under open throttle tests. My bike runs pissah.
I don't know what year your scoot is but if it's fuel injected, I wouldn't mess with that either. Bolt the pipes on and plug in the02 sensors and get it dyno-checked for your Air/Fuel and powerband. Then make a decision on fuel management because you probably don't need it. Do this 1 step at a time.
My bike is averaging 13.4:1 Air/Fuel with the stock ECU under full throttle tests. That's acceptable. If you get your dyno numbers and you're running consistently 14.5-15+ or more then you're too lean andI would consider fuel management or a remap to optimize it.
Also, a very good thread is going on about this topic. Look up "stage 1 advice"
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