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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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I was originally planning on slip ons, but said what the heck and ordered Vance and Hines Propipe 2-1 Chrome from Fuel Moto along with a new AC.

I put them on myself. Spent way more time shopping for tools than working on the bike. I was really stressing about pulling and replacing the O2 sensors but that turned out to be no big deal at all. Hardest part was getting the exhaust flange bolts back on. A 1/2 inch swivel socket would have made my life a lot easier.

So in the end I'm happy I did it myself. Plus I have a lot of new shiny tools in the garage.

 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Looks and sounds good.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Nice dog lol
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Smileman
I was originally planning on slip ons, but said what the heck and ordered Vance and Hines Propipe 2-1 Chrome from Fuel Moto along with a new AC.

I put them on myself. Spent way more time shopping for tools than working on the bike. I was really stressing about pulling and replacing the O2 sensors but that turned out to be no big deal at all. Hardest part was getting the exhaust flange bolts back on. A 1/2 inch swivel socket would have made my life a lot easier.

So in the end I'm happy I did it myself. Plus I have a lot of new shiny tools in the garage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neTRGRcBIQU
Sounds great! But... you lose points because of the reflectors.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Looks and sounds Nice! Do you have baffles in? If yes which ones?
Thanks and ride safe!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Markske
Looks and sounds Nice! Do you have baffles in? If yes which ones?
Thanks and ride safe!
The baffles are in. They are the standard baffles that come with the pipes. The sound is nice and deep at idle, but really pretty mellow on the road. Just what i was hoping for. I'm very pleased. I also considered Supertrapp Supermeg 2-1 but I prefer the look of the Vance and Hines.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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What kind of tuning was required?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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What kind of tuning was required?
I purchased the Power Vision from Fuel Moto and loaded the preconfigured tune they sent me.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Smileman
I purchased the Power Vision from Fuel Moto and loaded the preconfigured tune they sent me.
their preloaded tune is good, but be sure to log and send it to them and they will shoot u back one thats more refined. Mine still could be better and am looking towards a dyno tune. but power vision really is idiot proof.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Sounds great! But... you lose points because of the reflectors.
++++1 lol.

and you're dogs seem mystified by it lololol
 
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