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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 02:42 AM
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He just bought his first harley and wants to add pipes airflow(is it needed), tuner(if needed), bars meat hooks.

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2017 road glide special I have a set up but it was for the 103 not sure if it would all be needed for the Milwaukee 8 any information regarding pipes performance on the new Milwaukee 8 would greatly be appreciated I as well as any other info regarding the other upgrades I will now post and send link to my buddy for him to check periodically

for me I have a
2015 road glide base
2n1 fat cat
rsd clarity air cleaner(with the complete line of clarity)
tuner Dyno jet power vision
added 585se cams and pushrods
also dyno it in happy with performance sound
16" meat hooks
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 02:32 PM
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I think his parts are model specific. Since it's a different engine.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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Tell your friend he has a beautiful bike.
Go to the Fuel Moto site and look at Dyno Charts. I'd encourage your friend to call them .
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