thoughts on mods...
My point is that they did not have to dyno the bike, hence it was a less expensive route which is what the question was all about. As far as running, it appears to run fine to me though I am no mechanic and don't have any diagnostic equipment. I just know that I am riding right there next to the others and the bikes appear to sound the same. I just wanted to get rid of that stock football looking thing. As you mentioned earlier, a "real" performance increase requires cams.
Oh you changed out the breather for cosmetic reasons. Is it still a restricted
flow breather like the original?
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What would be the point of Dyno' ing the bike without a tuner? From what I understand you put slip on's and a new breather on your bike. And then they downloaded the "get it in the ballpark" map to you bike? How does it run with this setup? Does the breather really do anything performance wise without a tuner?
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You should shop online for parts and use the gift card on labor. You'll be able to save a ton of money that way.
Also if you get a tuner you won't have to pay the dealer to download. Most sites wil give the map for your set up?
Probably selling my short shots within the month
Also if you get a tuner you won't have to pay the dealer to download. Most sites wil give the map for your set up?
Probably selling my short shots within the month
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Basically... I want to see what is the cheapest way (temporarily) to get the full exhaust on my bike, safely.
Or should I just "waste" the money for just the slip-ons for now, and get full exhaust/AC, and tuner later on?
Any idea where the cats are on a 2011 Lo?
Thanks again guys, not trying to spark an argument!
Maybe I should WAIT on the stage-one stuff for later, forget the slip-ons, and just get the speedo that I like for now? LOL
Or should I just "waste" the money for just the slip-ons for now, and get full exhaust/AC, and tuner later on?
Any idea where the cats are on a 2011 Lo?
Thanks again guys, not trying to spark an argument!
Maybe I should WAIT on the stage-one stuff for later, forget the slip-ons, and just get the speedo that I like for now? LOL
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Basically... I want to see what is the cheapest way (temporarily) to get the full exhaust on my bike, safely.
Or should I just "waste" the money for just the slip-ons for now, and get full exhaust/AC, and tuner later on?
Any idea where the cats are on a 2011 Lo?
Thanks again guys, not trying to spark an argument!
Maybe I should WAIT on the stage-one stuff for later, forget the slip-ons, and just get the speedo that I like for now? LOL
Or should I just "waste" the money for just the slip-ons for now, and get full exhaust/AC, and tuner later on?
Any idea where the cats are on a 2011 Lo?
Thanks again guys, not trying to spark an argument!
Maybe I should WAIT on the stage-one stuff for later, forget the slip-ons, and just get the speedo that I like for now? LOL
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Ok, got vance&hines big-shots in black, screamin' eagle stage 1 air cleaner kit (the stock cover fit over it, sweet!), and a v&h fuel pak.
installed at Eastern Performance. runs like a champ, and i feel like the bike is finally ALIVE!
she is definitely running a bit quicker than before, not just the loudness playing tricks on me, this bike woke up!
i am so happy with my stage one choices, i appreciate everyone's input.
so it starts.... (ignore the Bimmer!)
installed at Eastern Performance. runs like a champ, and i feel like the bike is finally ALIVE!
she is definitely running a bit quicker than before, not just the loudness playing tricks on me, this bike woke up!
i am so happy with my stage one choices, i appreciate everyone's input.
so it starts.... (ignore the Bimmer!)
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Anyone else notice the volume of the exhaust while sitting on the bike is MUCH louder than when you are watching it ride by.
Stupid question, but is that normal? Like, WAY louder when youre riding than watching it ride by...
Stupid question, but is that normal? Like, WAY louder when youre riding than watching it ride by...
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First thing I wanted to do was cool her down...
Thats means pipes. A/C, SERT, and dyno, before Eye Candy for me..
Then I did Cam to make her even better...Course the usual $3-$4k worth of chrome mods, pillion seat, detachable sissy-bar, floorboards, inserts, and leather work.
Thats means pipes. A/C, SERT, and dyno, before Eye Candy for me..
Then I did Cam to make her even better...Course the usual $3-$4k worth of chrome mods, pillion seat, detachable sissy-bar, floorboards, inserts, and leather work.
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