I took some time this afternoon and was able to install the following in 2hrs. in between the bad rain storms here in Central Ma.

Arlen Ness Super Sucker Stage 1 Air filter
Vance and Hines Fuel Pak version 12
Vance and Hines Oval Slipons

The air filter went on without a hitch. Very easy to do, and the instructions were very clear. Installation was as easy as it gets!

The fuel pak also went in without any major issues. The only snag I had was with the 4 screws that mount the Fuel Pak to the spider bracket being a touch too long, and you can't seat them all the way without buggering the heads of the small screws. My simple solution, I cut about 1/8" off the length of the screws and was able to seat the screws all the way into the spider bracket.
Programming the Fuel Pak was a cinch also. With the factory exhaust and the '07 96" motor with the V&H Oval slip ons, I used the FP-0516 settings. Programming the 19 modes literally took no more than 10 minutes.

The V&H ovals came last. I removed both saddle bags and started on the right side first. I also removed the last heat shield to allow me to use a dead blow hammer to install the original HD muffler clamps. I preferred the design of the original clamps over the V&H ones, so I reused those. The original muffler came off after removing the 2 rear bolts and the clamp. Not much pulling needed to remove the muffler, since the bike only has 3100 miles on it!

The left side muffler was giving me some trouble though. The factory head pipe has a bend relatively close to where it connects to the muffler, and has a little more give to it than the right side pipe. I removed the left side heat shield, and tapped the OEM muffler clamp onto the muffler before installing it. I tightened it after checking front to rear spacing so that both mufflers were even.

Covers, heat shields and bags were installed. Heat shields and mufflers were cleaned prior to starting the bike.

I was/am extremely happy with the sound and performance of my upgrades as soon as I hit the start button. I no longer have a delay when starting the bike now. She kicks over right away, as opposed to having to hit the starter button twice before.

I took her for a sprint down I-190 and immediately felt a whole new bike underneath! Acceleration is so much more smoother now than when it was stock. She definately has more seat-of-the-pants power than before also! No hesitation, no decel popping, just pure bliss!

The V&H Ovals are definately louder than the stock mufflers, but they are also of a deeper tone. I actually shut the radio off to hear the new mufflers while riding! Even when I give her full throttle, there are no skips, sputters, or flat spots. Power comes on smooth and very consistent. Go full throttle, and those ovals will bark a sweet sound!

6th gear passing is also something new with the setup as well. Before, when the bike was stock, I had to downshift to make sure I had enough oomph to get up and go. Now, it's a twist of the throttle, and away you go!

I will post pictures and sound bytes as soon as the rain goes away up here.

Cheers!

Bob



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Sounds awesome.

Was thinkin of going with similiar combo before I finally decided on the Rineharts. Sounds like things went easy, hardest part I had was breakin apart the stock pipes, all else fit like a glove.

Enjoy!!!!!

Take it ezzz

 

I have been eyeing the same setup. Thanks much for the great post.

 

Pretty much the same setup on mine, I like it a lot. The V&H fuel pack works just fine and the V&H Oval mufflers sound great, not to loud, just right.

Take Care,
Bill G

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ditto on the ovals. they are great and love the sound.

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I hope my V&H Ovals come in tommorow. I have a slightly different setup otherwise. PCIII and Screaming Eagle Stage 1 A/C. Looking forward to the louder pipes and getting the bike to run a bit cooler.

 

I have the same set up except for SE A/C. I have some decel pop and like it, but I've noticed a growingamount ofit and had an accel pop from 1st to 2nd last night. May have to consult the V&H tech if it gets much worse.

Overall though, love the sound and performance.

 

The sound will improve with some miles. It seems to get somewhat deeper. I've put 1000 miles on the setup and it sounds better now than when first installed. kinda like a good wine.

 

Did you forget something?????? "True-Dual" headpipes....you think it sounds good now...you won't believe the difference hearin your bike in "STEREO" while ridin...maybe in your future huh?....and by the way, the Ovals sound even better after 1-2K miles, they get a little more deep and a little less tinny..

 

Stukes_md,call V&H tech center in CA. and ask for Adam Rogers.You will need to know what version Fuel Pack you have which is easy to find.Punch mode 20 on your pack and it will tell you version 11 or 12.Then Adam can help you alliviate your deaccell popping.Make sure your slip ons are tight and sealed.