slip ons too expensve to put on?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,067
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From: New Hampshire
Well, I want great sound on my 2010 fatboy. So I decided on vance and hines slip on. I ordered at the dealer. about $330 and quiet baffle around $30.
Good price so far but the mechanic told me I better get the engine tuned and dyno(I have no idea what it is) and new air filter. The total comes up about $1600 out the door. I agreed to do it oh boy that is incredibly expensive. I am not sure whether I am doing this right or not. Or is there any other cheaper way to get it done right. What do you think?
Good price so far but the mechanic told me I better get the engine tuned and dyno(I have no idea what it is) and new air filter. The total comes up about $1600 out the door. I agreed to do it oh boy that is incredibly expensive. I am not sure whether I am doing this right or not. Or is there any other cheaper way to get it done right. What do you think?
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Pt. Jeff Sta. L.I., N.Y.
I put Rush Black Ceramic slipons that I got on E-Bay for $49.95 plus shipping brand new in the unopened box. I bought an old school mesh A/C from Frantic cycles and my cousin installed them in a half hour. No mapping, no PCV no nothing and the bike runs great. No decel popping or backfiring. I have a 2010 Lo and the 4 wire o2 sensors can adjust themselves to a certain point. I notice a nice bump in midrange power. Cancel that order and be patient and shop on E-Bay.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 196
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From: Western Washington
Wifes, 2010 Heritage, Power Commander V FuelMoto $299.00 with a decent map for your setup, Screaming Eagle II Slipon's from someone on the forum used $50.00, Stage One air system $100 from this forum. Installation about 2-3 hours. It will not be perfect because of the cats in the header, but makes a nice sound and bumps the performance. The best part, Jamie at Fuelmoto will send you a new map if you change the exhaust later on at no charge. This is not a hard project to complete.
I have learned that this forum is a great research tool for your questions and purchasing different products.
I have learned that this forum is a great research tool for your questions and purchasing different products.
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Novice
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 18
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From: Tacoma, Washington
The mechanic got me into dyno tune rather than fuelpak. he said fuelpak would be a short cut process and down the line it could not be a perfect set up for the bike.
I feel dumb. but its always expensive there. s**t. ohwell, better call them and cancel
I feel dumb. but its always expensive there. s**t. ohwell, better call them and cancel
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,620
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
The FuelPak is all you'll ever need if you're not planning on doing any further engine work. And if you do decide to...you can sell it. I'm not sure this "mechanic" is really all that trustworthy. I hope his work is as good as his promises. $1600 is twice what this should all cost you. But I guess you can chalk it up to a learning experience.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 469
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From: Las Vegas, NV
If you only put on slip ons (or any exhaust) you dont need anything else really. Get a service manual, do it yourself and enjoy.
Read alot on the forums here and when you're ready to change to a hi-flow air cleaner (any type) you can do you fuel management then.
Ride safe and enjoy it. you'll be fine.
Your dealer IS trying to screw you, btw. Get on e-bay or the forum classifieds, pick up some slip ons and do the work yourself. simple tools.
Read alot on the forums here and when you're ready to change to a hi-flow air cleaner (any type) you can do you fuel management then.
Ride safe and enjoy it. you'll be fine.
Your dealer IS trying to screw you, btw. Get on e-bay or the forum classifieds, pick up some slip ons and do the work yourself. simple tools.
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