Still need more advice
Still need more advice
I have V&H Short Shot staggered pipes and a Thundermax w/AT module to install on my 2007 Softail Standard. What I am missing is the Stage 1 Air Filter kit. I know I can buy it and have it all installed at my local HD store, but they say it will take 4 hours to install all this plus the cost of the Stage 1 kit which is just the air filter. They charge $89 an hour for labor. I am wondering if the Stage 1 kit is really necessary or would it be better to just buy a K&N Air Filter, install eveything myself, and create the mapping with the Thundermax software provided?
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RE: Still need more advice
For stage 1 you need a high flow air cleaner not a regular air cleaner. You can't just swap out the filter with a K&N. You can easily install a high flow air cleaner in about 30 minutes and then drive it to the dealership and letthem put the pipes on and install the thundermax and mapping.
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if you are mechanically minded.... even just average, you can do the installation yourself.
I had slip-ons & drag pipes,PCIII and a HD Screaming Eagle air cleaner installed on my bike - total labor was $150 - by a local independent mechanic. it took him about 3 hours to do it all. I knew I could handle it, but for $150, it was a no-brainer for me.
good luck.
I had slip-ons & drag pipes,PCIII and a HD Screaming Eagle air cleaner installed on my bike - total labor was $150 - by a local independent mechanic. it took him about 3 hours to do it all. I knew I could handle it, but for $150, it was a no-brainer for me.
good luck.
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i agree with aviator. save yourself the 4 hours of labor and do it yourself. stage 1 is about the easiest do it yourself work you can do. At minimum the high flor air cleaneris a piece of cake.
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Its not that hard to do, I did the same thing on mine, just different pipes and AC.
If you can't find a decent map for the TMax just go to their web site and fill in the help form.
They will get back to you with a recomendation, and they are usually fairly quick about it.
Stupid me I misspelled my own e-mail address when i asked a question, but they justcalled me with the info I needed.
If you can't find a decent map for the TMax just go to their web site and fill in the help form.
They will get back to you with a recomendation, and they are usually fairly quick about it.
Stupid me I misspelled my own e-mail address when i asked a question, but they justcalled me with the info I needed.
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I have V&H Short Shot staggered pipes and a Thundermax w/AT module to install on my 2007 Softail Standard. What I am missing is the Stage 1 Air Filter kit. I know I can buy it and have it all installed at my local HD store, but they say it will take 4 hours to install all this plus the cost of the Stage 1 kit which is just the air filter. They charge $89 an hour for labor. I am wondering if the Stage 1 kit is really necessary or would it be better to just buy a K&N Air Filter, install eveything myself, and create the mapping with the Thundermax software provided?
I have V&H Short Shot staggered pipes and a Thundermax w/AT module to install on my 2007 Softail Standard. What I am missing is the Stage 1 Air Filter kit. I know I can buy it and have it all installed at my local HD store, but they say it will take 4 hours to install all this plus the cost of the Stage 1 kit which is just the air filter. They charge $89 an hour for labor. I am wondering if the Stage 1 kit is really necessary or would it be better to just buy a K&N Air Filter, install eveything myself, and create the mapping with the Thundermax software provided?
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