If I replace my stock exhaust w/the SEII mufflers with a set of V&H Big Radius, would I have to re-map, or would the remap done at the time of the stage I be enough?

 

I don't have fuel injection however when I changed from SE II to V&H on my 2005 Heritage, I had to rejet again. Go to the V&H web site and get their tech support phone number. They are super and will answer your question. I did. Hope this helps. Doc :-)

 

Buy a power commander and do the remap at home without paying the Stealership $220 for 5 minutes of work.
My six cents. I have had zero problems with a 2 into 1 and a ness big sucker air cleaner. Do iT.

 

Thanks, guys. I like the idea of a Power Cmd., but I still have a year on my warrenty and would be worried it might be voided were an engine problem to occur.

 

I had the SE pro II slip-ons, SE air cleaner, and remap done at the time of purchase on my FLSTFI.

This week I'm dumping the entire exhaust and installing the SE Pro 16 guage double barrel exhaust.
The wrench at the dealer told me that I do not need another remap.

BTW, is there a market for used (5k miles) SE II mufflers?

 

OMG, somebody post a STICKY on what really affacts the factory warrenty!

 

If a dealer refuses a warrantee claim because he claims that you have made modifications to your bike and that system is not where the problem lies, you should print this out and take him or her a copy. Only those systems that are directly affected by your modifications are affected.

This is a 1975 United States Federal Law which deals with consumer warranty coverage. It defines responsibilities for both the buyer and the seller of all consumer goods costing more than $25. A portion of this law applies to aftermarket parts and modifications and how it affects your vehicle warranty.

For our purposes the law basically states that you have a right to use aftermarket, non-OEM parts on your vehicle and still retain the factory warranty. However, if there is a failure and the manufacturer can show that the failure was caused by the aftermarket part, they can deny coverage.

The important thing is that your dealer cannot VOID your entire warranty just because the part is on the vehicle. There have been cases where a dealer would tell a customer that their new vehicle had no warranty because it had an aftermarket exhaust or other part. Granted, the exhaust or other part is not covered, however the rest of the vehicle is still under the normal warranty.

Under Magnusson-Moss Act a dealer must prove, not just vocalize, that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before they can deny warranty coverage. If they cannot prove such claim-or offer an explanation- it is your legal right to demand compliance with the warranty. The Federal Trade Commission (202.326.3128) administers the Magnusson-Moss Act and monitors compliance with warranty law.

In large cities, there are always other dealers you can do business with. It's a good idea to find out about the most cooperative performance-oriented dealer available to you by checking with clubs, local groups, etc.

If you live in smaller communities, make sure that an uncooperative dealer knows that they are giving you plenty of reason to take you business elsewhere.

If you should have to do that, write the "manufacturer" to tell them that their dealer's activities have caused you to buy from another car company!



The bottom line is to talk to your dealer and get their feeling about aftermarket mods. Some dealers are more prone to be ok with it than others. Your option is to find a dealer that will work with you and not against you for their profit.

 

I would be interested in finding out of you what the performance differance if any you have noticed. I have heard the big radius pipes don't drop any power or torque compared to other after market pipes.

 

The stock EPA pipes on HD's are so restrictive that most ANY aftermarket pipe will pick you up tq and hp over most of the powerband, doesnt mean the pipes are good or even performance oriented, it just proves how cr@ppy the stock pipes are in performance terms as a comparison.

 

Voiding the warrenty is a scare tatic. That should be a permanent thread. We should start a HD aftermarket legal defense fund.
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