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Old Jul 23, 2023 | 06:54 AM
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Good morning,
I have a 2019 Tri Glide and I am planning on a cam over the winter. I am hoping to get a head start by installing the stage one products prior to the Cam install.

I have been reading and reading the threads about cams, and the big thing that I have taken away is that I need to choose the correct exhaust system and air breather kit. This is where i am hoping to get some help. Please help me choose an exhaust and AC for my bike. Or point me in a direction to make that choice. I am leaning towards the Star 3030 Cam for the Torque down in the 2200 range. I will also use an aftermarket tuner for my build.

Being that it is a Tri Glide, I don't know how or if that makes a difference in exhaust systems.

Thanks,
Bob
 
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Old Jul 23, 2023 | 07:23 AM
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Give @fuelmoto a call and see what they recommend. You will get various opinions here, but it is best to hear from the experts.

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/

 
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Originally Posted by dynamic098
Good morning,
I have a 2019 Tri Glide and I am planning on a cam over the winter. I am hoping to get a head start by installing the stage one products prior to the Cam install.

I have been reading and reading the threads about cams, and the big thing that I have taken away is that I need to choose the correct exhaust system and air breather kit. This is where i am hoping to get some help. Please help me choose an exhaust and AC for my bike. Or point me in a direction to make that choice. I am leaning towards the Star 3030 Cam for the Torque down in the 2200 range. I will also use an aftermarket tuner for my build.

Being that it is a Tri Glide, I don't know how or if that makes a difference in exhaust systems.

Thanks,
Bob

It does make a difference. Clearance mainly.
I have a neighbor and I guy I use to work with both with Tri Glides. You need to run twin cam style mufflers with 1.75" inlets as I recall.
​​​​​I know one is running Power Tune Duals with S&S Grand Nationals and this seems to confirm what I thought about mufflers.

https://www.sscycle.com/feature/perf...i-glide-models






 
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