Looking to buy 2010 Wide Glide
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From: Northern VA
Looking to buy 2010 Wide Glide
Hello all! I have been reading a lot of posts and I definitely appreciate all the knowledge and experience that you all have and share.
I am looking to buy a 2010 Wide Glide with some modifications done at the time of purchase and I wanted your guys input.
I am looking to do the 103 ci stage IV upgrade, automatic compression release, a heavy breather kit (not sure I can do that with the stage IV, but am hoping), as well as an exhaust.
After reading on this forum, I am thinking about going with the Thunderheader, but I like the look of the V&H 2 into 2 but don't want any performance decreases. How much should I be worried about scraping the exhaust in a corner as I know some have this problem with the stock exhaust?
Has anyone done or seen these modifications combined as I would really like to hear what they have to say.
Any advice, comments, or anything would really be appreciated!
Thanks again.
I am looking to buy a 2010 Wide Glide with some modifications done at the time of purchase and I wanted your guys input.
I am looking to do the 103 ci stage IV upgrade, automatic compression release, a heavy breather kit (not sure I can do that with the stage IV, but am hoping), as well as an exhaust.
After reading on this forum, I am thinking about going with the Thunderheader, but I like the look of the V&H 2 into 2 but don't want any performance decreases. How much should I be worried about scraping the exhaust in a corner as I know some have this problem with the stock exhaust?
Has anyone done or seen these modifications combined as I would really like to hear what they have to say.
Any advice, comments, or anything would really be appreciated!
Thanks again.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Saratoga Springs,NY
Hello all! I have been reading a lot of posts and I definitely appreciate all the knowledge and experience that you all have and share.
I am looking to buy a 2010 Wide Glide with some modifications done at the time of purchase and I wanted your guys input.
I am looking to do the 103 ci stage IV upgrade, automatic compression release, a heavy breather kit (not sure I can do that with the stage IV, but am hoping), as well as an exhaust.
After reading on this forum, I am thinking about going with the Thunderheader, but I like the look of the V&H 2 into 2 but don't want any performance decreases. How much should I be worried about scraping the exhaust in a corner as I know some have this problem with the stock exhaust?
Has anyone done or seen these modifications combined as I would really like to hear what they have to say.
Any advice, comments, or anything would really be appreciated!
Thanks again.
I am looking to buy a 2010 Wide Glide with some modifications done at the time of purchase and I wanted your guys input.
I am looking to do the 103 ci stage IV upgrade, automatic compression release, a heavy breather kit (not sure I can do that with the stage IV, but am hoping), as well as an exhaust.
After reading on this forum, I am thinking about going with the Thunderheader, but I like the look of the V&H 2 into 2 but don't want any performance decreases. How much should I be worried about scraping the exhaust in a corner as I know some have this problem with the stock exhaust?
Has anyone done or seen these modifications combined as I would really like to hear what they have to say.
Any advice, comments, or anything would really be appreciated!
Thanks again.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Colorado
It is true you will get more HP and torque with a 2 into 1 exhaust...I went with the V & H Big Radious 2 into 2, HD heavy breather, and HD race tuner and I did not loose any HP or torque...I gained both HP and tourque....maybe not as much as a 2 into 1 exhaust but I perfere the look of the 2 into 2....Its your bike...pick the exhaust you like most and go for it.
Here is a pic of my ride so you can see what my exhaust looks like.
Here is a pic of my ride so you can see what my exhaust looks like.
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Thanks for the reply. I thought that the bike was less likely to lose torque with a 2 into 1 exhaust compared to a 2 into 2 because of less back pressure. I have been reading about this and it doesn't seem that there is a huge loss, but any insight on this as well would be appreciated.
I am definitely looking to utilize the torque more. I too have and still do ride sport bikes and that's one of the reasons I changed to sport bikes with a big twin engine.
Thanks again!
I am definitely looking to utilize the torque more. I too have and still do ride sport bikes and that's one of the reasons I changed to sport bikes with a big twin engine.
Thanks again!
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It is true you will get more HP and torque with a 2 into 1 exhaust...I went with the V & H Big Radious 2 into 2, HD heavy breather, and HD race tuner and I did not loose any HP or torque...I gained both HP and tourque....maybe not as much as a 2 into 1 exhaust but I perfere the look of the 2 into 2....Its your bike...pick the exhaust you like most and go for it.
Here is a pic of my ride so you can see what my exhaust looks like.
Here is a pic of my ride so you can see what my exhaust looks like.
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From: Lake Conroe, TX
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I love the bike. right now my biggest problem is I cant decide between the big shots or the big radius 2 in to 2. Chrome of course.
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Thanks for all the feedback! I am in the process of negotiating so hopefully I can work out a deal. Hopefully if I scrape the pipes it's not that noticeable as that would just hurt my soul...