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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Hey guys, just installed the q-baffles on my V&H BSL. Should the PCV be re-tuned, or just run her as is? I'd take it for a spin to get a better feel for it, but it's raining sideways....
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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I wouldn't, you will have a bit more back pressure and you might run a bit richer.
 
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Like the difference with the baffles in?
 
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Yeah, sounds better. Just seems to be deeper, but almost as loud...
 
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Leave it as is !
 
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call Jamie and ask him..http://www.fuelmotousa.com/
 
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I did this mod back in December and love it - not changes other than deeper sound. Let it be.
 
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call Jamie and ask him..http://www.fuelmotousa.com/

I actually did this he said things will be fine without a new map.
 
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'll leave it for now and see how things go.
 
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