General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

Stage one

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 07:55 PM
  #1  
EMTY66's Avatar
EMTY66
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 53
Likes: 1
From: Alberta Canada
Default Stage one

I just changed my air intake to a heavy breather and change my slip ons to the v&h monster rounds. Can I harm the engine if I idle it before I get it re mapped? 2012 Ultra Limited.
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:29 PM
  #2  
usraptor's Avatar
usraptor
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 780
Likes: 4
From: Utah
Default

Doubtful. Could probably even ride a few miles. Just don't over do before mapping. It's gonna run a lot leaner.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lexx2222
Touring Models
2
Sep 18, 2018 05:04 PM
chromedome
Touring Models
14
Sep 2, 2010 10:13 AM
ashenfang
Sportster Models
9
Aug 19, 2008 03:50 PM
grandpawmoses
Dyna Glide Models
14
May 5, 2008 04:42 PM
Stumpman
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
8
Mar 18, 2006 10:15 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:32 AM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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