Will 09 FLSTN pipes fit 2011?
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Will 09 FLSTN pipes fit 2011?
I've read everything I can on here to educate myself concerning solutions that don't cost an arm and a leg to reduce the heat from my Deluxe. I was wondering, will a set of pipes from an 09 fit my 11? What would have to be done to tune the bike without much cost. I'm not very happy with this bike for onl y this reason and thinking of selling it after Januaruy if I can't find a low cost solution that keeps the heat down. I'm retired and the money is just not there to do alot. Any help would be appreciated.
Karen
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What have you tried to reduce the heat?
Pipes from an 09 should work on your 11 as 09 had 02 sensors and should mount the same.
As for tuning the cheapest way to go is to find a used fuelpak from V&H. You can find them for around $125. Another option is to get XIED's i have heard nothing but good things about this product and it only cost $100 and they plug right in. Finally there a few places that advertise on here that make crotch coolers that shield the heat of the rear cylinder on to you leg.
All would be good options, and it would be a shame to get rid of such a beautiful bike for this reason.
Pipes from an 09 should work on your 11 as 09 had 02 sensors and should mount the same.
As for tuning the cheapest way to go is to find a used fuelpak from V&H. You can find them for around $125. Another option is to get XIED's i have heard nothing but good things about this product and it only cost $100 and they plug right in. Finally there a few places that advertise on here that make crotch coolers that shield the heat of the rear cylinder on to you leg.
All would be good options, and it would be a shame to get rid of such a beautiful bike for this reason.
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Thanks for your response. I have the CC, yes its great to have. I have tried the XIED's and did not do much for the heat, but made the bike run alot better. However, I lost 8mpg's. I have those for sale.
Apparently I'm just asking for too much to get this heat issue down with limited cost.
Apparently I'm just asking for too much to get this heat issue down with limited cost.
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U need to do more than just pipes to help cool Ur motor... Pipes alone won't do much at all, cept make her louder..
U need to do pipes and A/C with a fuel mgt system for starters, then a good dyno tune to make it all work together. That will drop the oil temp around 10-15 degrees.
Next U need to change out to a good syn oil in all three holes. That will drop her another 5 degrees.
Then the best next thing to do is cams, Those EPA cams that harley has to put in our bikes really chokes the motor down.
By changing cams U'll get the best performance bonus for Ur money and drop the temp another 15-20 degrees while getting 10-20% increase in TQ and better mileage
Its best to do the STG1, A/C, Pipes. and cams at one time, that way U only need one dyno which will save U money in the long run....
U need to do pipes and A/C with a fuel mgt system for starters, then a good dyno tune to make it all work together. That will drop the oil temp around 10-15 degrees.
Next U need to change out to a good syn oil in all three holes. That will drop her another 5 degrees.
Then the best next thing to do is cams, Those EPA cams that harley has to put in our bikes really chokes the motor down.
By changing cams U'll get the best performance bonus for Ur money and drop the temp another 15-20 degrees while getting 10-20% increase in TQ and better mileage
Its best to do the STG1, A/C, Pipes. and cams at one time, that way U only need one dyno which will save U money in the long run....
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A chance to refinance my house came up suddenly and stopped my search for a different bike. I found a 08 SG that I want so badly that has all the eng mods. But I have to face facts, I'm 60 years young, female, and vertically challenged. I just want a bike I can be comfortable on to do some traveling on my own. If I keep the Lux, I've decided on the V&N Double Barrel Long pipes. I don't need loud and I do need the noise to be behind me. Many of you guys here all have different opinions concerning FuelPac, FuelMoto, PC5, SERT? Which will do the job and be cost effective? Or are all of them about the same? Which cams are recommended? Is all this going to require an oil cooler also? Thanks for any advice.
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