Harley Davidson Forums

General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

mapping my engine

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:17 PM
Share
  #1  
garey1's Avatar
garey1
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Thumbs down mapping my engine
I have a 2008 sportster 1200 and I just put on some cycle shack slips. they are simply amazing. But the Harley Dealer said i need to get my engine mapped for $230.00... Does it make that much of a difference on the engine with simply replacing the pipes? or is this just a way for the dealer to make some money?

Any help would be appreciated
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:32 PM
Share
  #2  
Juno's Avatar
Juno
Banned
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,862
Likes: 2
Default
Unless it's running lean, you're OK. Simple cycle shack slipons should run fine. You don't have a tuner do you?
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:51 PM
Share
  #3  
garey1's Avatar
garey1
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default
no i dont have a tuner. A buddy of mine said as long as it seems to run fine and to watch the pipes to ensure they do get normal carbon build up on them. said if it is to lean they will not turn black. It just seems crazy to spend that kind of money to have it re mapped.
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:54 PM
Share
  #4  
Donnylee's Avatar
Donnylee
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,159
Likes: 1,074
From: Brandon, Mississippi
Default
Well, I can tell you that when you get the money put a tuner on and have it dynoed. You would be suprised what is on the table for power. At worst yes, I would do a Stage 1. It not a gimmick by the dealer.
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:59 PM
Share
  #5  
garey1's Avatar
garey1
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default
alright I do appreciate the help... I suppose I will do the Stage 1 in a week or so.
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:17 AM
Share
  #6  
Medicfrost's Avatar
Medicfrost
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,649
Likes: 4
From: Celebration, FL
Default
If you start getting a popping noise on deceleration, get her tuned. You'll be surprised how a simple change can make it run lean.
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:48 AM
Share
  #7  
nigelgeast's Avatar
nigelgeast
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From: Durban South Africa
Default
If I am getting popping on deceleration does that mean I am running lean, I have never had carbon build up even before I put my Slip-Ons on, what damage could I do,
 

Trending Topics

Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:16 AM
Share
  #8  
TexasSnake's Avatar
TexasSnake
Banned
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 923
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default On an '08?? Naw...
Your EFI & O2 Sensors will automatically adjust to accommodate your slip-ons, there's no need to re-map until you drop in the Stage 1.

Search the forums and you'll find lots of info to fill in the blanks.
 
Last edited by TexasSnake; Nov 23, 2008 at 01:03 PM.
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:50 PM
Share
  #9  
bandit31's Avatar
bandit31
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: North Platte, Nebraska
Default
I put cycle shack slip ons on my 08 883 back in Aug. Bike runs great no problems and I even have normal carbon build up. I'm thinking of doing a stage 1 sometime next year.
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 09:40 PM
Share
  #10  
garey1's Avatar
garey1
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default
Well it seems to be running fine, although i did gun it earlier and a flame shot out the pipe... that can not bee good...
 



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:31 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE