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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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All I did was change the baffles on my V&H BSS exhaust to another kind of baffle. Such a small change should not require a dyno run right! Is there a fine tune on a dyno that takes only a few minutes to check! Have the PC-V and Big Sucker air. I'll ask my dealer but he's always looking for bucks so it would be nice if I had some background here.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Since you had baffles before the change-over, you're probably good to go...
I doubt the dealer is going to give you a quick check on the dyno for a discount.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Did you already have it dyno tuned. If not I highly recommend it. A canned map just doesn't compare to a custom one.
Harley ships all the bikes tuned down for the epa so even a stock bike will see gains when dyno tuned.
Just bite the bullet.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Thanks. Yes, its been custom dyno tuned with the other baffles. New Harley owner but it seems to have plenty of power. Custom dyno, winter rates $200.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I swapped out the baffles on my BSL and never really noticed any difference in performance. Unless you made a big change and really open or restricted your exhaust, I wouldn't worry to much about it as long as your bike still seems to be running good. But that's just my two cents...
 
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A dyno that only take a few minutes... ARE U KIDDING.???

takes more that that to just put her in the booth and try her down..

Any time U want a good tune its gonna take some time and $$$$$$$.
 
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