So just got a new pair of custom pipes and immediately noticed they dont have the ports for the O2 sensors. Can I run it without O2 sensors plugged in, or do I need to get an exhaust shop to install ports? Its a 2011 Forty Eight with a V&H fuel pak. I keep getting conflicting advice. Thanks

 

Not sure what you're asking here, or if you're informing. BUT, unless you have a ECM piggyback that can eliminate the need for the data from the sensors, you will need to get bungs welded on.

 

Alot of aftermarket pipes are labeled to fit 04 and newer. As they will physically fit on the bike, 07 and newer have o2 sensors. If you can find pipes labled for 07 and newer they should have the sensor bungs installed. In your case you just need to have the bungs welded on. Any exhaust shop or auto parts store should carry the bungs for like $2.50 each. All that needs done is drill a 7/8 inch hole and have them mig-welded on. I just installed some cheap pipes on an 07 sportster the other day and just went through the same thing.

 

O2 sensor eliminators?
https://www.google.com/search?source...w=1007&bih=480

 

What did bmx do? Pm him

 

Thanks for the responses. I was hoping I could just remap it to avoid putting the bungs on since I leave for Afghanistan in two weeks. I wantedto get the pipes on asap and enjoy them a bit before leaving.

 

you have to get the holes plugged up no matter what, whether it's to us the O2 sensor or to bung them. if u don't, then its the equivalent of having an exhaust leak and your bike will run like ****. you can buy the plugs off amazon for around $10 for the pair.

 

Just don't go to Afghanistan!

 

My Exotic Chopper pipes don't have O2 sensors in them or baffles. I have the Dynojet Power Commander V though that came with the O2 optimizers that plug into the O2 sensor harnesses and by-passes/eliminates the O2's. Been running my bike for over 7,000 miles that way and haven't had any issues. I also had it dyno tuned to make it run at it's finest through out the whole power band/gears.