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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 11:14 PM
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I just upgraded my 2020 softail slim with kuryakyn ES hypercharger and Bassani Radial Sweepers, still haven't received the tuner. Is it safe to ride the bike before I tune it or should I wait? I was supposed to get it last weekend but now it looks like it'll be next week before I get it! Please advice
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 07:54 AM
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I know when I did that to my Sportster it ran like **** before I got tuned her. I'd wait.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 12:54 PM
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When I was a newby I added slip ons first, then heard high flow air filter should be added, then last of all heard I needed a tuner (got FP3). Had no problems though tuner did help. Unless your engine is running noticeably rough, I think you would be safe to ride while waiting for the tuner.
 
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You will be running lean, Your bike comes lean from Harley. If you move more air in to the combustion chamber and more air out without more fuel then you your engine will be running hot.
Do your stage one properly and wait for the tuner.
What tuner are you going to use?
 
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