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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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I completed installing Rush Slip-On's yesterday (2.25" bafflers with Nighter Rider Xied's). I fired her up sounded really good but noticed a little vibration. Stalled out several times from a stand still and never could get above 70 mph. Keep riding thinking the EFI would self adjust after a few minutes. Went home found exhaust leaks from both headers. After fixing the leaks went on another ride - same problem, however this time I noticed oil coming out of the front muffler.

I figured out the problem and I very happy with my purchase and the exhaust note is great.

Can you guess what the problem was? The fix had nothing to do with the installation.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Ummm............ you blew the piston rings out of the front cylinder and then had them replaced?

Kidding of course.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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overfilled your oil tank?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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The front spark plug wire was off the plug! I worked all day long trying to figure out the problem. My first and only thought was the lack of back pressure until I noticed the oil in the muffler. Anyway I'm very please with the Rush Slip-On's - the chrome is excellent, the install was simple and the tone makes the bike sound like a Harley.
 
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70 MPH on one cylinder, not bad. You should be able to get at least 140 on two.
 
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