Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Pipe Questioin

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 12:16 PM
  #1  
jpowell490's Avatar
jpowell490
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 819
Likes: 21
From: Johnson City, TN
Default Pipe Questioin

Guys,

On the new 08 train I bought, if I put hooker troublemakers on it, would I need the sert or stage 1 download? Or should it be ok stock.

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:16 PM
  #2  
Sarge4life's Avatar
Sarge4life
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
From: currently NC
Default RE: Pipe Questioin

You will need some type of fuel management system as your bike is running way lean from the factory and the hi-flow pipes would make it worse. I would recommend the SERT and a Dynotune if you can afford it. The Harley Stage 1 downloads are crap and the paperwork for my Hooker Rebels even said that using the Harley download would void the anti-bluing warranty. I went with a Dobeck TFI because of the price difference, but will get a SERT in the future.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:31 PM
  #3  
Volcom21's Avatar
Volcom21
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Pipe Questioin

Just to let you know what my dealer said about the hooker troublemakers. I also just bought a 08 train and was going to put the troublemakers on but my dealer said that hooker has been have problems with pipes fittiing correctly and other problems in preformance. Just to let you know what i heard. I changed my pipes cause i would rather not deal with any problems.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:47 PM
  #4  
Sarge4life's Avatar
Sarge4life
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
From: currently NC
Default RE: Pipe Questioin

ORIGINAL: Volcom21

Just to let you know what my dealer said about the hooker troublemakers. I also just bought a 08 train and was going to put the troublemakers on but my dealer said that hooker has been have problems with pipes fittiing correctly and other problems in preformance. Just to let you know what i heard. I changed my pipes cause i would rather not deal with any problems.
My Hookers bolted right up with no issues and they sound incredible. I am constantly getting compliments on them. As far as performance goes, my Bones actually feels like a 96ci now. It was gutless before I put the pipes, SE intake, and Dobeck on it. I couldn't be happier with my pipes.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:29 PM
  #5  
FXSTD.AU's Avatar
FXSTD.AU
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 212
Likes: 2
From: Melbourne, Australia
Default RE: Pipe Questioin

From the tech sections https://www.hdforums.com/forumid_247/tt.htm

Tuning EFI bikes https://www.hdforums.com/m_341723/tm.htm

SERT, PC III, TFI or DFO? https://www.hdforums.com/m_228829/tm.htm
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lawdawg
Touring Models
8
Apr 30, 2008 12:26 AM
RoadDog2105
Exhaust System Topics
9
Oct 30, 2007 11:23 PM
rnothog
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
6
Jul 7, 2006 01:03 AM
ltkris
Softail Models
4
Jun 13, 2006 10:59 PM
Robbartos
Softail Models
3
Apr 30, 2006 06:54 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:21 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE