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im looking at geting v&h sideshots for my 04 Fat Boy and i just called the stealer and they said i have to get an aftermarket tuner for my bike or it will run like crap. i want new pipes but my wife will kill me if i have to get new pipes and a programer. is this true or are they just tring to get more money out of me?
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RE: want new pipes
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RE: want new pipes
Well, since nobody else had an actual response to your question, I'll do my best. I'm not that familiar with an 04, but I know on the newer bikes with the TC96 that it's pretty much a requirement to do pipes, air cleaner and some type of fuel management at the same time.
You'd certainlydo yourself well to check somewhere other than the dealer though. There are a lot of places online where you can get great prices on everything you need and installation is not going to be too challenging on any of these items.
You'd certainlydo yourself well to check somewhere other than the dealer though. There are a lot of places online where you can get great prices on everything you need and installation is not going to be too challenging on any of these items.
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im looking at geting v&h sideshots for my 04 Fat Boy and i just called the stealer and they said i have to get an aftermarket tuner for my bike or it will run like crap. i want new pipes but my wife will kill me if i have to get new pipes and a programer. is this true or are they just tring to get more money out of me?
im looking at geting v&h sideshots for my 04 Fat Boy and i just called the stealer and they said i have to get an aftermarket tuner for my bike or it will run like crap. i want new pipes but my wife will kill me if i have to get new pipes and a programer. is this true or are they just tring to get more money out of me?
If you just put the pipes on, well it will run. Probably real lean though. If you don't mind it running lean and possibly damaging something then I would go for it.
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RE: want new pipes
If you are EFI, you have to do something.
I have an 05 and put slip ons last summer. It needs and will get fuel management before spring.
Check into Fuelmoto for the PCIII.
Thats where Im going.
MikeM
I have an 05 and put slip ons last summer. It needs and will get fuel management before spring.
Check into Fuelmoto for the PCIII.
Thats where Im going.
MikeM
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RE: want new pipes
no, well and I would say no.
no, if you only do the pipes you dont need to do fuel management.
yes, if you do a air filter upgrade and stock pipes you need fuel management.
just keep an eye on your spark plugs to make sure they are not lean.
your engine is an air pump it can only put out as much air as it can suck in.
you can do a air filter and pipe upgrade and do a stage 1 download. I would not just because of the cost.
no, if you only do the pipes you dont need to do fuel management.
yes, if you do a air filter upgrade and stock pipes you need fuel management.
just keep an eye on your spark plugs to make sure they are not lean.
your engine is an air pump it can only put out as much air as it can suck in.
you can do a air filter and pipe upgrade and do a stage 1 download. I would not just because of the cost.
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RE: want new pipes
My experience was that pipes only did not require anything further. but keep in mind, these things are lean already..............better keep an eye on your plugs. Or pop for the HD A/C and a PCIII from fuelmoto and your set to go.
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RE: want new pipes
You should be able to get away with just changing the exhaust on your 2004. Changing the air intake from stock to a SE air filter or equivalent, will change your A/F ratio a lot more. Check your plugs now and then check them a few times after you change the exhaust. If they read good and the bike performs well, you are all set.
Tom
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