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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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would like to know if i change stock tips on my 2015 ultra limited does the bike have to be tuned. thinking about reinharts or if anyone else has any other suggestions
 
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dwilbur
would like to know if i change stock tips on my 2015 ultra limited does the bike have to be tuned. thinking about reinharts or if anyone else has any other suggestions
technically no it does not. The bike ecm will compensate for it. Our bikes run a little lean from factory for emmisons standards and this will make it a little leaner but won’t cause any issues. If you add a full exhaust or just slipons and an air cleaner then you will need to tune. Go get the slip on and enjoy the sound!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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You don't have to tune it, but you should tune it.....Even stock bikes benefit greatly from a proper tune!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 11:52 AM
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As the two replies above demonstrate there are differing views on this subject! IMHO the ECM is not there to compensate for changes we make to our bikes, it's only job is to ensure the vehicle meets EPA specs and compensates for changes in altitude, humidity, temperature etc.

While many owners will make mods to their bikes and make no adjustments, that's been so for all the 40+ years I've owned Harleys. Badly tuned Harleys are a fact of life! On the other hand a well tuned one is a source of great joy and riding pleasure.

Take your choice!
 
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I'm selling some rc xhaust 4" Excaliburs if you're interested

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/mpo/...554749772.html
 
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S&S states that installation of their slip-ons does not require a new tune
 
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 12:17 AM
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S&S states that installation of their slip-ons does not require a new tune
The bile will cotinue to run ok and hot.
Just don’t ride a properly tuned bike and you’ll be fine.
 
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