Milage before replacing pipes?
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4th Gear
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From: NE Pa.
Milage before replacing pipes?
I have a 2011 FXDC. It is pretty quiet with the stock staggered duals. I would like to make a little more noise, however, I think it would be a good idea to run it for a while before changing to another exhaust. What might be some of your recommendations as to how many miles I should put on the bike before I change pipes? Thanks in advance, Frank aka Killer CH
Cruiser
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You are going to get a different opinon from nearly every single person who responds. I just bought a 2011 FXDF and, after much research, will be swithing out the entire exhause after I complete my 1000 mile service.
you can do it right away - few months later.. or years later... and whenever u have the $$ - just do it when ure ready.... I'm waiting till my first oil change on new scoot and then going with Power Duals, SE heavy AC and a PV... the first 1600km should hopefully show any defects for warranty work and less hassle with HD dealer since i am doing Mods myself..
as above.... ull get many different views... ride safe.
as above.... ull get many different views... ride safe.
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I just replaced the stock pipes off my 2010 fatbob at the 1000 mi mark... it was a matter of convenience to get it done when they did the first check.... the throttle response is clearly noticeable in the upper rpm range.... the power band seems to last much longer and being able to hear the bike at high speeds helps....
Road Master
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Changed mine out out at a little over 1,000 miles to Jackpot Dyno-tuned slip-ons along with the Fuel Moto stage 1 w/ catless head pipe. Bike sounds and runs way better. The slip-ons were my second mod right after I removed the cat. The stock pipes on my Ultra Classic sounded anemic from day 1. Problem solved.
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Road Warrior
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I'd do pipes, air cleaner upgrade and something like a Power Commander for an entire stage 1 upgrade whenever you feel the urge. The PC can be ordered premapped for your selected choices with no dyno tune needed, thus no break-in required.
This set-up will hold you over until you decide to do a build. The AN Big Sucker (stage 1) can be upgraded with a $65 Wimmer A/C kit, the PC can be tuned for whatever you later decide to do, and a good 2 into 1 will handle whatever you throw at it.
This set-up will hold you over until you decide to do a build. The AN Big Sucker (stage 1) can be upgraded with a $65 Wimmer A/C kit, the PC can be tuned for whatever you later decide to do, and a good 2 into 1 will handle whatever you throw at it.
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Just make sure to get it tuned or add a tuner to the bike to get the AF close if you
do the mod yourself.