2012 Ultra Limited Recommendations
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
I looked at cutting out the cat on the stock pipes, seems easy enough and I know how to weld so no problems getting it done. I did see that if you cut the cat the bike may need a re-map so would you say to look at a programmer or just use the stock computer and get a program? What cams seem to work best in your opinion? I did a cam chest kit on my Evo but that was with dome pistons new heads cylinders the works. Is going with just cams on this the way to go or would it lead to increased pressure and need new calves and springs and all? Thanks for the input.
Several bolt in cams available. For 103's cr570-2, tw222 and Andrews 57's are popular and all work well. No headwork required. Definitely need a tuner like Power Vision. And get some "proven" mufflers with some back pressure. Fullsac 2" or 1.75" baffle kits or Kury Crusher Mellows. Dont go with 2 1/2" baffles you will lose low end and get possible reversion. And of course a hi flo a/c. You will also need inner cam bearings, adjustable p-rods and lifters.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: So Cal The Golden State
My sig indicates what I have done to my 2012 and I love it, The thing else that I have is lots of chrome, painted inter fairing and rear shocks.
I am planning the riding this into the ground and trading my Roadking for BMW GSA
I am planning the riding this into the ground and trading my Roadking for BMW GSA
Supporter
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,056
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From: Milton Mills NH
I had the same bike, FWIW I decatted the head pipe, put 4" Rhineharts, Andrew 57H cam and at the time the SE tuner.
Could not be happier. Bike had tons of Tq, good fuel milage rode like a Caddy. Just a thought.
Could not be happier. Bike had tons of Tq, good fuel milage rode like a Caddy. Just a thought.
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Joined: May 2017
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From: Dallas, TX
the 2012 is not part of the recall but definitely can have the problem. My 12 just had the hard brake problem but I had to pay out of pocket. Mine cost an arm and a leg because the abs module was bad because of it. If they can't confirm that the brakes have been flushed recently, then get it in and get it done. Hopefully i it will just be a flush.
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: New Mexico
I don’t know if I made the right choices yet but after doing quite a bit of research I decided on this. V&H 450 Titan slip on mufflers, V&H Dresser Duels, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, V&H Fuelpak3. One consideration was getting everything from the same manufacturer so I may be less likely to run into a conflict or fit problems. I have all the parts except the headers which show tomorrow, then I’ll be bolting it all on. I’ll probably post my results once I see how it turns out. On thing I have discovered about myself is I don’t like spending $1000 and end up with something I’m not really happy with. I’ll spend the extra to make sure I’ll have no regrets.
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From: California
I dont know if I made the right choices yet but after doing quite a bit of research I decided on this. V&H 450 Titan slip on mufflers, V&H Dresser Duels, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, V&H Fuelpak3. One consideration was getting everything from the same manufacturer so I may be less likely to run into a conflict or fit problems. I have all the parts except the headers which show tomorrow, then Ill be bolting it all on. Ill probably post my results once I see how it turns out. On thing I have discovered about myself is I dont like spending $1000 and end up with something Im not really happy with. Ill spend the extra to make sure Ill have no regrets.
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Joined: May 2015
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From: West Chester, Ohio
I had V&H on my old bike with some cams and other goodies, it ran great so when i went to order the exhaust for my current bike the parts guy suggested that I steer clear of V&H due to some chrome issues, he said they will stand behind it but you go weeks without a bike while it's being mailed back and forth.
I ended up with Rineharts and couldn't be happier, they seem to have a deeper sound and the performance has been great. I did full exhaust true duals with a tuner, mine already had the SE air cleaner so no change there.
I ended up with Rineharts and couldn't be happier, they seem to have a deeper sound and the performance has been great. I did full exhaust true duals with a tuner, mine already had the SE air cleaner so no change there.
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Joined: Jun 2018
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From: California
I had V&H on my old bike with some cams and other goodies, it ran great so when i went to order the exhaust for my current bike the parts guy suggested that I steer clear of V&H due to some chrome issues, he said they will stand behind it but you go weeks without a bike while it's being mailed back and forth.
I ended up with Rineharts and couldn't be happier, they seem to have a deeper sound and the performance has been great. I did full exhaust true duals with a tuner, mine already had the SE air cleaner so no change there.
I ended up with Rineharts and couldn't be happier, they seem to have a deeper sound and the performance has been great. I did full exhaust true duals with a tuner, mine already had the SE air cleaner so no change there.
