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May 10, 2014 | 07:27 PM

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Ragnar

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I'm running Freedom Performance upswept fishtails on both of my Softails. They produce a solid, well-made product. I was really happy with the look/sound/fitment with the first set, so was an easy decision for me to go with another set. Also, they're not common, so I have a pretty unique pair.

Installing the air cleaner and the pipes should not be an issue for anyone who can operate a wrench. It may be easier for you to have a buddy help, just 'cause things get long and awkward, but it's not difficult. You may want to replace your gaskets. DON'T go with the Screamin' Eagle gaskets, go with the OEM style.

Your dealer is being stupid in regards to "we won't warranty stuff we don't install". I get it if they won't warranty the air cleaner, but they really will have hell trying to deny a motor issue with a SE part, regardless of who puts it on. I still believe they'd have a hard time denying the air cleaner...

If they don't want to service your bike because you installed or had some thing done elsewhere, find another dealer. They're obviously not in it for any reason other than their own greed and arrogance.

May 10, 2014 | 10:02 PM

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Msmall

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Find a new dealer or shop. Saying They don't have tunes for 2014's is the biggest red flag. A 103 is a 103 regardless of model or year

May 10, 2014 | 10:11 PM

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rbeamj

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Originally Posted by Msmall

Find a new dealer or shop. Saying They don't have tunes for 2014's is the biggest red flag. A 103 is a 103 regardless of model or year

He was saying this to me regarding vigilante tuners not having 2014 maps yet. The dealer and SE tuner do have them though.

I bought a vigilante for my 14 heritage.

May 11, 2014 | 07:11 AM

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PikeAl

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Thanks for all the replies. I am going to swing by the dealership and try to square things up before I do anything...Just to be able to form a more complete decision.

Thanks for the info on the tuners and the pipes. Looking forward to not riding a sewing machine

May 11, 2014 | 09:47 AM

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PikeAl

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well....just ordered the pipes...should be here in a few days. Going to be a busy week...black line dash, air cleaner, exhaust. good times to be had.

Ragnar...you mentioned gaskets...looking through the J&P site and they have different types...square profile, etc...which to get? all say they fit

May 11, 2014 | 09:55 AM

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jam436

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Originally Posted by PikeAl

He was referring to the H-D head gaskets for the pipes.
Here's what a used one looks like:

You can't reuse the old ones, and the SE gaskets are thinner, some guys have even mentioned having to use two on each pipe to get a good seal - stay away from the SE's...
..and grab a tube of Permatex Copper gasket sealant.
It's heat resistant the that little bit of lube will make installing them a lot easier.
Put the gasket into the head, then the pipes seat into the gaskets...

Last edited by jam436; May 11, 2014 at 09:57 AM.

May 11, 2014 | 09:59 AM

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PikeAl

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thanks for the quick reply. Will order a set of James gaskets from J&P. Hoping the install goes smooth when the day comes. Still gotta square away some things with the dealer...but like I said...I've done it on cars before...this can't be much different...and i'll be damned if i'm going to overpay for something at a dealership...their coffee ain't that good.