Exhaust Question
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Exhaust Question
I am getting a 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited tomorrow and I have a question I hope y'all can help me with. On a test drive the exhaust sounds like a sewing machine not a Harley. I have been told a couple things the first being I can take a piece of rebar and knock a hole in the baffles. The second is if I do the first the motor will run hot and it will cause glueing to the chrome.
Can someone please give some advice yes I know I can fork out another $600 and get a nice sounding exhaust, I just have a problem buying a new bike and having to fork out even more money to make it sound right.
Can I punch a hole in the baffles without it hurting anything or is the answer no don't do it because?
Any help welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Can someone please give some advice yes I know I can fork out another $600 and get a nice sounding exhaust, I just have a problem buying a new bike and having to fork out even more money to make it sound right.
Can I punch a hole in the baffles without it hurting anything or is the answer no don't do it because?
Any help welcomed and greatly appreciated.
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If you read this before you collect your bike and feel like having some fun, ask your dealer! He will probably offer you a 'stage 1' upgrade, but be sure you are sitting down first.
The problem with changing your lovely new bike, say by punching holes in the mufflers, is the fuelling will be spoiled. Because all new vehicles have to meet strict emissions laws, it is already finely balanced. The stage 1 your dealer may offer you will probably include new mufflers, but they should also include upgrading the fuelling for it. IMHO that is very important.
My wife has a Sporty, which we deliberately bought stock. We have got used to it now and it is not as quiet as we first thought! I suggest you either go with a stage 1, or ride your bike stock for a while and think about it. You are bound to come across other riders who will tell you what they have done, which will help you decide. In the meantime there is no disgrace in riding along quietly!
Have a great ride home.
The problem with changing your lovely new bike, say by punching holes in the mufflers, is the fuelling will be spoiled. Because all new vehicles have to meet strict emissions laws, it is already finely balanced. The stage 1 your dealer may offer you will probably include new mufflers, but they should also include upgrading the fuelling for it. IMHO that is very important.
My wife has a Sporty, which we deliberately bought stock. We have got used to it now and it is not as quiet as we first thought! I suggest you either go with a stage 1, or ride your bike stock for a while and think about it. You are bound to come across other riders who will tell you what they have done, which will help you decide. In the meantime there is no disgrace in riding along quietly!
Have a great ride home.
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I actually talked to one of the sales staff who has been there a long time, he was the one who said to punch them out. He said he has the same bike and has no issues. I am Leary though spend that much on a bike you would think they would fix you up.
I appreciate the reply I will continue with stock for now the get a thunder max tuner , air intake, and mufflers w/headers. Thanks Again.
Oh the dealer and stage 1
not happening I am not a Kennedy.
I appreciate the reply I will continue with stock for now the get a thunder max tuner , air intake, and mufflers w/headers. Thanks Again.
Oh the dealer and stage 1
not happening I am not a Kennedy.If you read this before you collect your bike and feel like having some fun, ask your dealer! He will probably offer you a 'stage 1' upgrade, but be sure you are sitting down first.
The problem with changing your lovely new bike, say by punching holes in the mufflers, is the fuelling will be spoiled. Because all new vehicles have to meet strict emissions laws, it is already finely balanced. The stage 1 your dealer may offer you will probably include new mufflers, but they should also include upgrading the fuelling for it. IMHO that is very important.
My wife has a Sporty, which we deliberately bought stock. We have got used to it now and it is not as quiet as we first thought! I suggest you either go with a stage 1, or ride your bike stock for a while and think about it. You are bound to come across other riders who will tell you what they have done, which will help you decide. In the meantime there is no disgrace in riding along quietly!
Have a great ride home.
The problem with changing your lovely new bike, say by punching holes in the mufflers, is the fuelling will be spoiled. Because all new vehicles have to meet strict emissions laws, it is already finely balanced. The stage 1 your dealer may offer you will probably include new mufflers, but they should also include upgrading the fuelling for it. IMHO that is very important.
My wife has a Sporty, which we deliberately bought stock. We have got used to it now and it is not as quiet as we first thought! I suggest you either go with a stage 1, or ride your bike stock for a while and think about it. You are bound to come across other riders who will tell you what they have done, which will help you decide. In the meantime there is no disgrace in riding along quietly!
Have a great ride home.
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