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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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I just installed straight pipes on 05 superglide, what will happen if i do not install a tuner? seems to run ok...
 

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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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1. Annoy the person next to you :-}
2. Engine will be running lean
3. Loss of bottom end power
4. Potential for burning exhaust valves.

that's just for starters...
 
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Otherwise, will be totally bad ***.
 
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so..with that said...any way to fix without a $200 tuner??
 
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