Stage One ?
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 564
Likes: 11
From: Long Island, Suffolk County
Stage One ?
I have a 2011 Wide Glide. Just ordered a Bassani 2-1 Road Rage Exhaust and a RSD Air Cleaner. Has anyone done a 2-1 exhaust, stage one air box and HAS NOT done a fuel management modification? Thanks for all response in advance...
Last edited by retxpres; May 4, 2012 at 05:27 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 42
From: Bossier City, LA
Sarcasm aside. One of my friends is running a similar setup an his bike is running fine without a tuner. It could run better if he had it tuned but he said he notices a power increase. I've always heard that the concern is the bike running lean, his runs rich.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Pa
Being new to this forum & Harley myself help would be appreciated with questions like this one. Did you ever do a search on something like this when you have know idea what is BS and true?
You get answers on threads from 4 years ago and myself I would like to hear things that are current and possibly more accurate from more experience? The point of this I thought?
Maybe welcome questions with help instead of sarcasm. Maybe if you see a thread thats been done in your mind maybe read it and say nothing or possibly just dont read it?
You get answers on threads from 4 years ago and myself I would like to hear things that are current and possibly more accurate from more experience? The point of this I thought?
Maybe welcome questions with help instead of sarcasm. Maybe if you see a thread thats been done in your mind maybe read it and say nothing or possibly just dont read it?
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Pa
I used some xieds and so far I am happy obviously it will be pointed out they are not perfect but they add more fuel and for 100 bucks I would say you cant beat them if ac and pipes are all you plan.
In the searches i have done I have heard things like do the pipes ride it a while let the ecm adjust then do the ac. My neighbor just did it with a softtail but hasnt ridden it enough to really know how it works. From my research I would atleast do xieds i dont see much bad about them.
Not sure if it helps but i am sure alot of people have done it with nothing but are afraid to post their results for the constant ridicule they will recieve from the NASA engineers here. The ones concerned with setting their bikes for horse power and the twisties...you know all the stuff harley's are known for...
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,987
Likes: 2,149
From: Ohio
Never understood why people get upset when someone new asks a simple question!
retxpres,
With what you have, and if you're not planning any more changes, the simple dealer download works great.
retxpres,
With what you have, and if you're not planning any more changes, the simple dealer download works great.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 756
Likes: 1
From: Austin, TX
I dont think they were upset, I think they were making you a better man. Why wouldn't you thank them for the info on the search feature.
I was a NOOB too, and I got the hint to search and find the sweetspots that led me to install my own progressives, when I thought I did not have that ability. Since then I have stepped lightly and learned enough to maintain my Harley by myself, which is what I was after when I came here.
when it comes to fuel management and pipes and stage one, there is enough treasure already here to not need to dig a new hole. the answer is..... you will need some fuel management, unless you do the upgrade and notice nothing that needs adjustment. which is not likely.
Sorry OP if you felt those boys were mean to you, but they weren't. they were hinting that you might do a little research first. Most of the members ARE here to help you, and we appreciate the NOOB factor, just let us know what else we can do to help.
happy posting...
I was a NOOB too, and I got the hint to search and find the sweetspots that led me to install my own progressives, when I thought I did not have that ability. Since then I have stepped lightly and learned enough to maintain my Harley by myself, which is what I was after when I came here.
when it comes to fuel management and pipes and stage one, there is enough treasure already here to not need to dig a new hole. the answer is..... you will need some fuel management, unless you do the upgrade and notice nothing that needs adjustment. which is not likely.
Sorry OP if you felt those boys were mean to you, but they weren't. they were hinting that you might do a little research first. Most of the members ARE here to help you, and we appreciate the NOOB factor, just let us know what else we can do to help.
happy posting...
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 12
From: Out on Deranged
Ret, welcome to the forums. You might run ok without fuel management although the prognosis is for a lean a/f mix. no damage and the ecu will adapt, but once you try running your machine with tuning you will notice the difference, And you will never turn back!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,477
Likes: 5
From: New Braunfels, Texas
if your tight on cash, then do the XEID's from nightrider.com. For 100 bucks its well worth it. It will get more fuel and your engine will run cooler.
Then save up for a tuner and you'll be set
Then save up for a tuner and you'll be set