Copd
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From: Oroville,Washington.
Have a 2009 Ultra Classic with the 96 cu. in. engine, no performance modifications. The bike sucks air like it has COPD; no get up and go. I would like to get some performance out of it without breaking the bank. I'm about ready to slip on a pair of V&H mufflers. What additional mods can you suggest without tearing into the engine? My next step is to replace the damn pipes and get rid of the cat. My right leg is darker than my left from all the heat. I suspect this has been asked a million times, but appreciate everyone's experiences. Thanks!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Windsor Ontario
Have a 2009 Ultra Classic with the 96 cu. in. engine, no performance modifications. The bike sucks air like it has COPD; no get up and go. I would like to get some performance out of it without breaking the bank. I'm about ready to slip on a pair of V&H mufflers. What additional mods can you suggest without tearing into the engine? My next step is to replace the damn pipes and get rid of the cat. My right leg is darker than my left from all the heat. I suspect this has been asked a million times, but appreciate everyone's experiences. Thanks!
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From: South Florida
It helps me a lot to always have a plan, an escape route and I am 1 step ahead of that ***@#LE who turns right into you or other dumbass maneuver.
BuzzCap7
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Just wanted to pop in for a oment abt FamedFXR tag line. It is very similar to mine and I agree (ofcourse) with it. In addition, when I ride I always play the "What if?" game. What if that person did that and this other person did, whatever.
It helps me a lot to always have a plan, an escape route and I am 1 step ahead of that ***@#LE who turns right into you or other dumbass maneuver.
BuzzCap7
It helps me a lot to always have a plan, an escape route and I am 1 step ahead of that ***@#LE who turns right into you or other dumbass maneuver.
BuzzCap7
My dealer told me they come asthmatic and constipated.
Agree with Twistnride, if you do pipes you have to do air too. Then it's tuner time as that's the only way to adjust your EFI. You're looking at $500 minimum and that's just the pieces parts. Good luck.
