2004 Heritage from CA
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2nd Gear
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From: Crystal Lake Illinois
2004 Heritage from CA
I just got a ridiculously good deal on a 2004 Heritage that was purchased originally in California, but I bought it in Illinois. I really wasn't in the market for another bike, but what am I gonna do? My question is this: Because the bike came from California, I assume it's set up with the "California emissions". The problem is I can't tell if it's got it or not. Does anybody know what to look for? I'm looking to possibly pop the baffles out of the original mufflers, but I'm not sure how having the California emissions equipment may change my ability to do that. Thanks.
Road Warrior
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From: Bay Area 41510 To Vegas!!!
RE: 2004 Heritage from CA
Check with HD, possibly one in california,they should be able to tell whats all installed to make it cali. legal.Then take that chokeing crap off and oneway express it to the dump!
Tourer
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RE: 2004 Heritage from CA
Looking at my 05 service manual: Maybe the only thing you have is a EVAP canister (carbon canister) if you have EFI. Looks like the canister is located somewhere in front of the rear wheel and behind or under the oil tank/tranny. You have to take the final drive belt off and move the tire as far to the rear as possible. The canister is hiding behind a splash guard. There is a a bit of plumbing associated with this unit.
On the EFI models: there is a hose from the canister to the EFI body and a hose from the canister to the fuel tank.
On the carb model: there is a trap door on the air intake, a fuel valve (WTF?), a hose from the fuel valve to the carb, a hose from the canister to the air intake backplate and a hose from the canister to the fuel tank. I don't know if it would affect the tank venting if any of this stuff was cut loose. I would call a dealer to get all the info before hackin' at it.
On the EFI models: there is a hose from the canister to the EFI body and a hose from the canister to the fuel tank.
On the carb model: there is a trap door on the air intake, a fuel valve (WTF?), a hose from the fuel valve to the carb, a hose from the canister to the air intake backplate and a hose from the canister to the fuel tank. I don't know if it would affect the tank venting if any of this stuff was cut loose. I would call a dealer to get all the info before hackin' at it.
Cruiser
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RE: 2004 Heritage from CA
On the Dyna's, they hung the canister on the front of the engine, below the regulator. I would have jerked it from my Dyna in a second if my bike had one. If yours is hidden as well as that well as Mike05 says, leave it there. It doesn't spoil any performance. All it is weight, may a pound or so...
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2nd Gear
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From: Crystal Lake Illinois
RE: 2004 Heritage from CA
Thanks guys, that's helpful. That would explain why I couldn't see the canister. A friend's Sporty had it hanging in front, and that's what I was looking for. I've read as much as I can find, but I'm not sure of one other thing. Will a 2004 EFI have a cat in either of the mufflers, and if it does, would that affect my ability to pull the baffles out? Not to drill through, but to pull them out completely? I know there are varying opinions on whether or not that's a good idea, but I wouldn't be changing the intake, so I think I can get away with it for the short term. Thanks again.
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