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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I have a set of V&H Big Radius' that I want to install on my Deluxe and wondering if this can be done without buying a sert or power commander; if all I'm doing is adding the pipes, is that all I need to do is just put the pipes on?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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If pipes only and not an air cleaner you should be fine.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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However...you will eventually want to do the air and download or FuelPak eventually. It'll really bring out the power and cool down the engine for you.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Of course others, including V&H will tell you different.


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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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However...you will eventually want to do the air and download or FuelPak eventually. It'll really bring out the power and cool down the engine for you.
yep, what he said. you will want to do a Stage 1 with fuel management at some point. It's amazing how much you can lower the running temp. of your v-twin....from the factory this motors are lean and that means hot......
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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However...you will eventually want to do the air and download or FuelPak or thundermax or PCIII eventually. It'll really bring out the power and cool down the engine for you.
yes what he said
 
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Thank you guys, very much appreciate the info. Pipes now and will do the air and download or FuelPak later.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Very cool. Interested in seeing pic of big Radius on the Deluxe. Pretty radical look for a Deluxe. Talked myself out of it. Now let's see...
 
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