07 Idle
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RE: 07 Idle
Bigger engine, more heat ... you are correct. You'll get that "potatopotato patato lope" sound after your change out the pipes, I did. I went with the Rush 2.5 slip-ons and they sound great. Some claim they are too loud but I finally got to listen to them the other day when the dealer was test riding my bike and to me, they are perfect!
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RE: 07 Idle
ORIGINAL: bigbean78
Is it just me, or does the 96 engine idle higher than the 88? Seems to meit doesn't have the potato potato potato lope of the 88...
Is it just me, or does the 96 engine idle higher than the 88? Seems to meit doesn't have the potato potato potato lope of the 88...
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RE: 07 Idle
Mine kind of makes the potato sound now since I've upgraded my pipes and muffs. I'm very pleased with my upgraded exhaust... the idle sounds great and driving around in low rpm really makes me smile! 
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I think it's the pipes as well. My 07 Bob never really had that sound till I changed the pipes. I especially notice it after it warms up.
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RE: 07 Idle
ORIGINAL: ckgdrums
I think it's the pipes as well. My 07 Bob never really had that sound till I changed the pipes. I especially notice it after it warms up.
I think it's the pipes as well. My 07 Bob never really had that sound till I changed the pipes. I especially notice it after it warms up.
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RE: 07 Idle
ORIGINAL: kingultra
I think alot of it is the EFI.
I think alot of it is the EFI.
So, new pipes, fuel management, and let it breathe.. Oh.. Give her some lift too...
I feel the 96" is a hot rod waiting to be unleashed, having the heads worked (flow) and a good set of pipes, Duals 2 1/2" (to mimic the volume of the crossover and left side muffler) for scavenging.. Fuel Management (DTT SYSTEM), And Open Element Full Flow Air Cleaner, and some better lift cams... Then you have a Thumper...!