just put new pipes on my 98 wide glide. took off python 3with baffles. put on vance and hines straight shot hs full system. also put in torque cones in head pipes. took out the baffles. the bike was jetted for the python pipes, do i need to re jet for this new system?

 

Easy way would be change new plugs and see what color they turn. dark tan would be good. A good ind could dial it in cheap. Personally not a fan of torque cones. Those are good pipes. 1 3/4 to 1 7/8 inside diameter pipes should work well with your engine. What diameter pipes were the pythons?? Got a pic of bike??? welcome to the forum.

 

yes it is a carbed bike, i will check the plugs. thanks
i have pictures of the bike. will get my teenageer to help me load one on here

 

I have become a great fan of tuning on a dyno in recent years on my carbed Glide. The improvement in performance can be quite something, especially if you don't know just how well tuned it was before your changes.

 

ihave not dyno tuned this bike. it is basically stock. has scremin eagle intake and pipes, that is it for engine mods. more to come in the future. where do you get your parts in the uk?

 

We have 30 or so Harley dealers over here, plus a number of Harley indys. I also get stuff from the States, especially Ebay!

As for your bike it isn't easy to say if you need to change the carb. See how it rides and if it isn't quite right then make careful adjustments, one at a time, to learn how things change. Make notes of what you do so you can go back if necessary. Alternatively find a local indy who can dial it in for you. Better to use an expert than keep chasing something round, trying to make it work right!

 

Yes money well spent is have a pro tune it right.

 

i will have a pro chek it out thanks. did not know that hd was so big in uk. my first bike years ago was a 71 bsa.loved it, my friends called it a baby harley

 

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At 13 yrs old I had my rigid 1954 bonny Trumpet. Very much like this but Green.

 

A trip down memory lane, mine was white with blue/red flames, chopped and very loud...wish I had a pic...it's also leaked oil....

If you do that then the only thing you learn is how to spend money, tuning a carb is not all that hard and your motor has not had so much work done to it that you will see a gigantic benifit. It might be different it you had a big inch aftermarket or stroked it. I'd atleast give it a try first, if it does not work out then take it in, if you succeed then you will know everything you need about the intake.

Just my .02
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