Forty Eight Performance Mods
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 933
Likes: 1
From: Indianapolis
Another way to say what UPSBROWN is saying is that it takes a lot of money to get a Harley to have a little HP. A lot of guys shoot for around 100HP and that takes thousands of dollars. That is thousands of dollars for 20-30 HP. You spend all those thousands of dollars and you still get smoked by a kid on a bike with an engine that is half the size. And not to mention a high horse power Harley isn't a very streetable bike especially if you put high compression together with an air cooled engine and pump gas.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 29
Likes: 2
I'm also diggin that new 48..as far as hp goes, I'll just do the pipe, ecu and airbox..I've had/still have go fast bikes and don't really feel the need for more power...Besides, it's fun embarrassing more powerful bikes on a twisty back road.
That said, to each his own..you do what you want to your bike..you only have to please one person..
Steve
05 st3
00 sv6fity
That said, to each his own..you do what you want to your bike..you only have to please one person..
Steve
05 st3
00 sv6fity
Stage II
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
2012 Forty Eight 48 Mods
Hi Guys,
Never used this forum before but i have a Forty Eight here in OZ I'm sure you guys will enjoy the mods on, i will try post some pics but the list is:
Ape Hangers
Vance & Hines Exhaust
Air Suspension
21" Front wheel
Custom painted Gold Leaf Tank
Screamin Eagle Air Breather
Screamin Eagle Plug leads
Never used this forum before but i have a Forty Eight here in OZ I'm sure you guys will enjoy the mods on, i will try post some pics but the list is:
Ape Hangers
Vance & Hines Exhaust
Air Suspension
21" Front wheel
Custom painted Gold Leaf Tank
Screamin Eagle Air Breather
Screamin Eagle Plug leads
Hi Guys,
Never used this forum before but i have a Forty Eight here in OZ I'm sure you guys will enjoy the mods on, i will try post some pics but the list is:
Ape Hangers
Vance & Hines Exhaust
Air Suspension
21" Front wheel
Custom painted Gold Leaf Tank
Screamin Eagle Air Breather
Screamin Eagle Plug leads
Never used this forum before but i have a Forty Eight here in OZ I'm sure you guys will enjoy the mods on, i will try post some pics but the list is:
Ape Hangers
Vance & Hines Exhaust
Air Suspension
21" Front wheel
Custom painted Gold Leaf Tank
Screamin Eagle Air Breather
Screamin Eagle Plug leads
welcome to the forum
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,258
Likes: 522
From: USA
I read a concern from the OP about warranty.
FWIW I would not mod the 48 until 1000 miles past to insure the bike is not a lemon.
Then many good comments above. I'd agree, if big HP is wanted then the 1250 kit tuner, intake exhaust and be done with it. Else Stage 1 for a good running bike.
FWIW I would not mod the 48 until 1000 miles past to insure the bike is not a lemon.
Then many good comments above. I'd agree, if big HP is wanted then the 1250 kit tuner, intake exhaust and be done with it. Else Stage 1 for a good running bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: Cheyenne, WY
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Stage III
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Noosa
Best fuel Pak for Vance and Hines short shots
Hey all,
Just got my first Harley 2017 48. I'm looking to put on Vance and Hines short shots on it but I have never had a fuel injected bike before. Can I get some advice on the best fuel paks, where to buy and what needs to be done? I'm in Australia if that helps too.
Cheers
Just got my first Harley 2017 48. I'm looking to put on Vance and Hines short shots on it but I have never had a fuel injected bike before. Can I get some advice on the best fuel paks, where to buy and what needs to be done? I'm in Australia if that helps too.
Cheers