Sportster Exhaust Questions
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Sportster Exhaust Questions
Hey everyone,
I have done some research but I really can't find what I am looking for. I have a 2007 XL883R. I bought it brand new and it is completely stock except for a Rekluse clutch. The bike has less than 800 miles on it so it is fairly new. What I am trying to find out is a good exhaust for it. I like noise but I don't want it over bearing loud. I have also heard if I run a straight pipe exhaust that I will need to buy a computer chip for it so the fuel mapping is right? I also heard if I just run Screamin Eagle exhaust the computer should be able to compensate for the different exhaust? Any input would greatly help.
On another note has anyone had good luck with the Sundowner seat? I love my bike but it is uncomfortable to ride after about 20 miles with the stock seat. I would like to find a seat that would be comfortable for longer trips. Thanks for your time.
I have done some research but I really can't find what I am looking for. I have a 2007 XL883R. I bought it brand new and it is completely stock except for a Rekluse clutch. The bike has less than 800 miles on it so it is fairly new. What I am trying to find out is a good exhaust for it. I like noise but I don't want it over bearing loud. I have also heard if I run a straight pipe exhaust that I will need to buy a computer chip for it so the fuel mapping is right? I also heard if I just run Screamin Eagle exhaust the computer should be able to compensate for the different exhaust? Any input would greatly help.
On another note has anyone had good luck with the Sundowner seat? I love my bike but it is uncomfortable to ride after about 20 miles with the stock seat. I would like to find a seat that would be comfortable for longer trips. Thanks for your time.
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I agree, the Screamin Eagle Street Performance slip ons are probably a good choice. If you are looking for a bit more performance but not too loud, I can recommend Supertrapp Supermegs 2-1, that's what I run.
I have both a Sundowner and a Mustang seat. I prefer the Mustang, but the Sundowner is a good seat IMO. And yeah, the factory seats suck.
I have both a Sundowner and a Mustang seat. I prefer the Mustang, but the Sundowner is a good seat IMO. And yeah, the factory seats suck.
I have a sundowner. It is a big improvement over stock.
The biggest benefit I got in the ride quality was installing some take-off touring air shocks.
Exhaust options are almost endless.
Here is the least expensive way to go to get a little more sound and power-
Doing that will not require any change to the fuel mapping.
The biggest benefit I got in the ride quality was installing some take-off touring air shocks.
Exhaust options are almost endless.
Here is the least expensive way to go to get a little more sound and power-
Doing that will not require any change to the fuel mapping.
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I have the Sundowner on my 2007 XL1200L. It's comfortable enough that I can go from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 6hrs without complaints. However, it does look bigger (see the attachment). So if you like your bike to look sleek, the Sundowner will ruin the look. In my case it's ok because the sissy bar and the luggage rack makes the whole rear looks bulkier.
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If you like your seat you can take it to a reupholster and have the foam changed,
That is what allot of us have done.
That is what allot of us have done.
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I've had the Sundowner and swapped it out for a Mustang Wide Touring. To me, it's a big improvement.
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I have a sundowner. It is a big improvement over stock.
The biggest benefit I got in the ride quality was installing some take-off touring air shocks.
Exhaust options are almost endless.
Here is the least expensive way to go to get a little more sound and power-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGKgB0-f5A
Doing that will not require any change to the fuel mapping.
The biggest benefit I got in the ride quality was installing some take-off touring air shocks.
Exhaust options are almost endless.
Here is the least expensive way to go to get a little more sound and power-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGKgB0-f5A
Doing that will not require any change to the fuel mapping.
No need to remove mufflers, just grind out the weld with the hole saw and pull the baffle out with a needle nose. Less than ten minutes for both mufflers.
On an 883, the sound w/out baffles is not too loud and makes the engine sound much bigger. On a 1200 it is a LOT louder.
Wouldn't worry about loss of low end torque, Sportsters are short stroke engines, not very torquey, and you still have the crossover pipe connection.
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