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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 11:34 PM
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A local Harley-Davidson dealership has this.

1997 FLSTC Heritage Softail for sale. with 26,637 miles and comes with stage 1, screamin' eagle exhausts and grips for $8,995 +D/T/L. Call our sales team today for details or stop in for a test ride.

From what I've read the stage one consists of the below.

If you want more torque from your Twin Cam-equipped model, this kit provides a freer breathing capability to pump-up the power of your EFI-equipped motorcycle.
  • Features a one-piece cast back plate with integral breather and mounting brackets for simplified installation .
  • Kit includes air cleaner, breather, and all required hardware
  • Street legal when used with stock mufflers
  • All EFI-equipped models require ECM calibration (priced separately)
So are the Screamin' Eagle Exhausts considered to be a stock style system, if not how can this be legal for a dealership to sell?
 

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Old Dec 21, 2014 | 12:18 AM
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Heck , I would get a lawyer, surely what you read on the brochure is correct.
maybe you can shut them down........geeze
 
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 01:59 AM
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The pipes on my bike have "for racing only" or some such nonsense on them somewhere. I have yet to race it. Hope this helps.
And yes Screamin' Eagle parts are considered stock. They are made by Harley Davidson.
 

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Old Dec 21, 2014 | 02:21 AM
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You got things a little mixed up, the 97 is not EFI, it has a carburetor.

Stage 1 is basically adding a different exhaust and air filter that allows the engine to exchange more air/fuel mix than stock.

"Street legal" as it applies to EFI engines is meeting exhaust emission regulations,, this varies from state to state and a dealer only has to meet those standards when the bike was factory manufactured to meet those standards
A bike made before the standards where in place has no obligation to meet the criteria
 
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Originally Posted by JohnMn
You got things a little mixed up, the 97 is not EFI, it has a carburetor.

Stage 1 is basically adding a different exhaust and air filter that allows the engine to exchange more air/fuel mix than stock.

"Street legal" as it applies to EFI engines is meeting exhaust emission regulations,, this varies from state to state and a dealer only has to meet those standards when the bike was factory manufactured to meet those standards
A bike made before the standards where in place has no obligation to meet the criteria
I just copied & pasted the advert minus the store name & phone number.
 
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A dealership can sell anything they want, street legal or not. There is no law preventing them from it. The legal obligation is on YOU not to use the vehicle for illegal purposes.

Stage 1 is a free flowing exhaust and air cleaner, with an EFI or carb tune.
 
Old Dec 21, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Are you looking to purchase? First bike? I'm here on the island if you need some assistance.
 
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Call our sales team today for details or stop in for a test ride.
 
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Stage one is VARY common for even the dealer to sell , I'd consider it a plus one more thing you don't have to buy later.
 
Old Dec 22, 2014 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bart Leetch
I just copied & pasted the advert minus the store name & phone number.
Right, I was just trying to help your confusion.
Next time choose the proper advert to copy and paste, one that is actually associated with the bike that's for sale would help
 



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