2014 Low Rider
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From: Colorado
Stage one and working on tune. 40-43 mostly in town speeds range 35-60. ... 10-15% eth at altitude. Mileage improved since new - hope that continues.
Last edited by rednred; Nov 11, 2014 at 09:16 AM.
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Slip-on
I picked up a 2014 Low Rider at the end of the summer. Now that the riding season is over up here, it is time for a stage 1. However, I really don't want a loud exhaust. I am thinking of Fuel Moto micro tuner, AC, and a slip on. I like the Nightstick, Thundercone, or Cycle Shack slip ons. I can't find anyone that has actually put the Thundercone or Cycle Shack on their bike.
Anybody have experience with these? Also, is it reasonable to expect a noticeable power gain with the stock header pipe including the cat?
Anybody have experience with these? Also, is it reasonable to expect a noticeable power gain with the stock header pipe including the cat?
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Colorado
This person tried CS.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...low-rider.html
Also some discussion here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-options.html
Here's my journey (so far).
Wanted more sound and wanted to go stage 1 so:
Installed used SE AC from user here - happy except will re-route crankcase breather tubes.
purchased used-but-not-used
SE super tuner from local person. They had purchased it but then sold bike so it was still in sealed box. Have been very happy with that purchase as I can do smart-tune sessions for anything I do with exhaust - and more.
Exhaust is on-going. In pursuit of 'the sound' I slotted the back end of the muffler and that did a lot. Was happy at first but then wanted a bit more so pulled the baffle. The result was ok but not to my liking. Found a local bassanni slip-on from switchback for good price so got it. Don't like length but sound is actually pretty nice - still not quite right though. Over winter I'm going to play with gutted stock muffler a bit. I think first try will be wrapped 3" baffle 'tube' capped with rinehart tip (from ebay) and a bolt across end. The rinehart idea came from a thread on a switchback forum -- 4" rinehart tips fit nicely in stock muffler. This configuration is based on the bassanni I have that is 2 1/2 with bar across the opening in back of muffler. Hoping it gives enough/right sound without robbing low-end torque. Will have to see. Have considered de-catting but want to play more with mostly stock-looking muffler first.
Tuner helped everything -- great heat reduction and some with surging it had at constant speeds. Hoping to get the surging fully sorted out with future tuning - just can't right now because of snow and 3 degree temps
Didn't dyno before/after stage 1 and butt-dyno is not very discriminating so can't comment on performance but at least haven't noticed anything negative about it.
Good luck with your search!! fwiw - I do love the bike !!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...low-rider.html
Also some discussion here. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-options.html
Here's my journey (so far).
Wanted more sound and wanted to go stage 1 so:
Installed used SE AC from user here - happy except will re-route crankcase breather tubes.
purchased used-but-not-used
SE super tuner from local person. They had purchased it but then sold bike so it was still in sealed box. Have been very happy with that purchase as I can do smart-tune sessions for anything I do with exhaust - and more. Exhaust is on-going. In pursuit of 'the sound' I slotted the back end of the muffler and that did a lot. Was happy at first but then wanted a bit more so pulled the baffle. The result was ok but not to my liking. Found a local bassanni slip-on from switchback for good price so got it. Don't like length but sound is actually pretty nice - still not quite right though. Over winter I'm going to play with gutted stock muffler a bit. I think first try will be wrapped 3" baffle 'tube' capped with rinehart tip (from ebay) and a bolt across end. The rinehart idea came from a thread on a switchback forum -- 4" rinehart tips fit nicely in stock muffler. This configuration is based on the bassanni I have that is 2 1/2 with bar across the opening in back of muffler. Hoping it gives enough/right sound without robbing low-end torque. Will have to see. Have considered de-catting but want to play more with mostly stock-looking muffler first.
Tuner helped everything -- great heat reduction and some with surging it had at constant speeds. Hoping to get the surging fully sorted out with future tuning - just can't right now because of snow and 3 degree temps
Didn't dyno before/after stage 1 and butt-dyno is not very discriminating so can't comment on performance but at least haven't noticed anything negative about it. Good luck with your search!! fwiw - I do love the bike !!
Last edited by rednred; Nov 12, 2014 at 01:23 PM.
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reedyjm.....welcome to the site and LR ownership.
I can give you feedback on the SE Nightstick slip-on. When I first installed it it was far too quiet for me even though I no longer care for excessively loud exhaust these days. What I ended up with is a 5 disk stack with the stainless steel Supertrapp end cap. Nice tone and sound level at idle and under cruise conditions and a nice deep bark when you open up the throttle.
I can give you feedback on the SE Nightstick slip-on. When I first installed it it was far too quiet for me even though I no longer care for excessively loud exhaust these days. What I ended up with is a 5 disk stack with the stainless steel Supertrapp end cap. Nice tone and sound level at idle and under cruise conditions and a nice deep bark when you open up the throttle.
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