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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 05:36 AM
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Any sound clips with that set up? Also can you expound on the reason for replacing the 447 cam? Complete newb here and expecting to go this route next spring and want to know more about which cams to look at for better sound and lope at idle.
Sound never comes through on computers, and I’m tired of messing with uploads. I’m doing it to gain more efficiency, and move the torque band further left.

As to sound, the only way to imitate a Shovelhead is to buy a Shovel. Which, if I had the cheddar, I would RUN, not walk, to do.
 
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Sound never comes through on computers, and I’m tired of messing with uploads. I’m doing it to gain more efficiency, and move the torque band further left.

As to sound, the only way to imitate a Shovelhead is to buy a Shovel. Which, if I had the cheddar, I would RUN, not walk, to do.
Well I didnt mention wanting my bike to sound like a shovelhead...never gonna happen. If I can get it close to the twins or evos, thats fine. Completely different motor, but still some better sound is in there without giving up performance.
 
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When I gutted the cat I did so on the bike by yanking mufflers. The shop vac got most of the dust out, followed by a brief startup to purge the rest.

Believe it or not, when it started it was BEAUTIFUL - had a fantastic lope to it I never could have seen coming. Felt bad putting the muffs back on.
 
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When I gutted the cat I did so on the bike by yanking mufflers. The shop vac got most of the dust out, followed by a brief startup to purge the rest.

Believe it or not, when it started it was BEAUTIFUL - had a fantastic lope to it I never could have seen coming. Felt bad putting the muffs back on.


So then something like this would sound crazy good? lol
 
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And the rest:
Thank you very much for sharing some screen shots, looks like most of the engine sensors should be available...hopefully, the road Kings have an ambient temperature sensor on the left head neck frame just behind the head light nacelle like the Limited. I'm sure one sensor that will not work is the engine coolant temp...
 
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So then something like this would sound crazy good? lol
Tell me that’s not yours...

Looks like those running boards could carry two more passengers
 
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Thank you very much for sharing some screen shots, looks like most of the engine sensors should be available...hopefully, the road Kings have an ambient temperature sensor on the left head neck frame just behind the head light nacelle like the Limited. I'm sure one sensor that will not work is the engine coolant temp...
Never saw the need for a ambient temp sensor on two wheels - we pretty much know whether we’re hot or cold, after all. Practically speaking the IAT is of more use, particularly if it fails. GM vehicles in earlier years would default to minus forty; not good for a hot soak restart

I’m waiting for someone aftermarket to come up with a analog oil pressure gauge for handlebar mounting. The FLHR’s don’t have much stock.
 
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^The only reason I think the RK & RKS may have an ambient temp sensor is for EITMS to work, it has to know what is current air temp...unless it uses the IAT for that same function.
 
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Tell me that’s not yours...

Looks like those running boards could carry two more passengers
Lol no but I bet those pipes are LOUD. And I've seen some m8 baggers with similar pipes at local bike nights.
 
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