putting on new rush pipes today. tips?
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From: maryland
definitely post back here once you get 'em put on, lemme know what you think
Just saw all the posts on here about Rush. Thanks for the positive feedback and let me know if you have any questions. It appears forum members have answered most but we are here if you need any information.
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Hey rush, seems like its common to have decel pop on your slip ons with the 2 and 2.25 baffles. I love the sound of my 2.25 and have richened up the bike. Do you think more air in will help?
It will most likely make things worse if you add more air. The 2.00" on a stock bike with no catalytic converter and stock air cleaner is right under the line of causing a decel pop on most bikes. The 2.25 is too free flowing to install without tuning. Once you add a high flow air cleaner with either baffle size a fuel management system will be required... assuming you have open head pipes.
Another thing that can cause pop are exhaust leaks. We use a thicker ga steel than most other manufacturers which means the muffler clamps must be torqued to 65 lbs and new ones used every time.
Please keep in mind that alot of people consider the normal flutter, with aftermarket pipes on decel, as popping simply because the stock mufflers prevent you from hearing it. I define a decel pop as a very loud backfire. I'm not saying you don't know the difference but simply wanted to point that out for any new riders who might also read this.
Last edited by Rush Racing Products; Jul 13, 2011 at 03:12 PM.
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I have a 2011 ndyna so I do have the catalytic converters but I have also installed XEID's. From what your saying, I just have a flutter and no decel pop so can I add a free flow filter since I have already richened up the motor?
Upgraded exhaust systems including slip-on mufflers and full exhaust changes, and air cleaner upgrades are compatible with the XiED(tm) upgrade.
Recommended for HD bikes with OEM emissions downloads. These include
• TC96, TC96 Stage 1
• TC103, TC103 Stage 1, TC103 Stage 2
• TC110, SE CVO 110
• XL 883, XL 1200, XR1200, all XL Stage 1
Riders can quickly and simply richen the closed loop fuel mixture on your TC96/103/110 engine from the stock 14.6:1 to 13.8:1 AFR. The XiED's will add approximately 8% more fuel to the engine in closed loop operating mode than a similar unequipped vehicle. There is an indirect richening of open loop fuel mixture's through the learning mode or adaptive fuel value action, ensuring these richer 13.8-12.5:1 AFR's are also adjusted in heavy/full throttle situations.
This richer fuel mixture results in benefits that can include:
• Cooler exhaust temperatures
• Reduced engine temperatures
• Improved throttle response
• Less engine ping
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Got the Rush's on!
WideGlide_J: Well, came home to find my new Rush slip ons waiting at the door. Took maybe 30 minutes to get old ones off and Rush's on. Looking through the Rush pipes had me worried that they'd be too loud......but fired him up and was pleasantly surprised. Had that nice deep, throaty rumble to it but nothing at all close to obnoxious which is JUST what I was hoping for. Took him out for a quick spin around the block and then got the wife and we hit the open road to see what 80 sounded like. Purrs like a tiger......very happy with this! Thanks to Rush for making a quality and affordable product and thanks to you WGJ for the link and head's up!!! I'm hoping to have pictures up soon!!!!!
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Just want to double check, i just got my first Harley a 2011 Fat Bob. You are recommending that i get the 2.25 slip ons. Also this will not effect the factory warranty will it?
Last edited by Overdose; Jul 15, 2011 at 09:58 PM.
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Been reading this closely. Is Rush saying that a high flow A/C and 2 inch baffle Rush slip-ons are not recommended even with a proper fuel management system? Is there a problem because of the catalytic converters? I did the Rush slip-ons, 2 inch baffles, Sreamin Eagle Ventilator A/C, and the Sreamin Eagle Race Tuner, and the bike is running great.