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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Anyone else out there not running a tuner on their bike after getting new pipes?? I ordered new pipes but havent ordered a tuner and i really dont want to fry my new nightster haha....any input would be great...
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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What pipes did you get? If you got just slip-ons, you don't need a tuner in most cases. But if you are changing to a high flow air filter, and pipes, you'll need it. Also, if you're replacing the entire exhaust system, you may need to do it also. I'd make the change, and then see how it runs. You may not need to do anything.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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i bought the vance and hines short shots
 
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What pipes did you get? If you got just slip-ons, you don't need a tuner in most cases. But if you are changing to a high flow air filter, and pipes, you'll need it. Also, if you're replacing the entire exhaust system, you may need to do it also. I'd make the change, and then see how it runs. You may not need to do anything.
[sm=exactly.gif]mine has been fine with slip-ons and no turner for over a year now.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Im running thosesame pipes, same bike, bout two weeks now. No Programmer, haven't had any problems.
 
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I am running V&H slip-on for 7 months and no problems but planning on upgrading the air cleaner soon. Want more power.
 
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