2012 Ultra Limited Recommendations
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2012 Ultra Limited Recommendations
So I am new to the forum but have used the guidance y'all throw out through the years on several builds. I just got a 12 ultra limited, my first touring bike and first efi bike. So here is my first of what I assume will be many posts:
Recommendatios on exhaust (true dual or cross over), get rid of catalitic converter and get a programmer to remap, keep the cat go with slip ons and remap anyway, and recommendations on brands for all (but I'm leaning toward the thunder max and Reinhardt true dual when my wife stops reminding me what I just spent on the bike). Thanks in advance,
Chris
Recommendatios on exhaust (true dual or cross over), get rid of catalitic converter and get a programmer to remap, keep the cat go with slip ons and remap anyway, and recommendations on brands for all (but I'm leaning toward the thunder max and Reinhardt true dual when my wife stops reminding me what I just spent on the bike). Thanks in advance,
Chris
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Since you're asking...I'd go with a two into one exhaust and call Fuel Moto and work with them for a tuner. I'd likely go with a Rinehart exhaust.
My priority is a good running, happy engine. Not making a bunch of noise or drag racing a touring bike.
My priority is a good running, happy engine. Not making a bunch of noise or drag racing a touring bike.
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Thanks, I was looking at the threads on that last night. I'm going to check this week if it's been done. All the work was at the dealer before now so it should be a phone call.
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+1 on contacting Fuel Moto.
I had Thunder Max on a few bikes and switched to Power Vision on the 2 bikes we have now. Power Vision is simple to use and if you buy it from FM they will have the map you need.
I ran Dresser duals for years but like the performance from the 2:1:2 Power Duals were have now.
Good Luck
I had Thunder Max on a few bikes and switched to Power Vision on the 2 bikes we have now. Power Vision is simple to use and if you buy it from FM they will have the map you need.
I ran Dresser duals for years but like the performance from the 2:1:2 Power Duals were have now.
Good Luck
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+1 on contacting Fuel Moto.
I had Thunder Max on a few bikes and switched to Power Vision on the 2 bikes we have now. Power Vision is simple to use and if you buy it from FM they will have the map you need.
I ran Dresser duals for years but like the performance from the 2:1:2 Power Duals were have now.
Good Luck
I had Thunder Max on a few bikes and switched to Power Vision on the 2 bikes we have now. Power Vision is simple to use and if you buy it from FM they will have the map you need.
I ran Dresser duals for years but like the performance from the 2:1:2 Power Duals were have now.
Good Luck
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If youre looking for performance, forget TD's. If performance without breaking the bank is of interest, decat your exhaust and install cams. A 2n1 or performance 2-1-2 does little compared to decatting your stock header and camming the bike. Especially if its a 103". The stock 2-1-2 header is actually a decent performer. And decatting and installing cams will cost hundreds less then some of the pipes mentioned.
Take your time and research. Meet and ride with others that have done these type of upgrades. Then decide.
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Take your time and research. Meet and ride with others that have done these type of upgrades. Then decide.
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If youre looking for performance, forget TD's. If performance without breaking the bank is of interest, decat your exhaust and install cams. A 2n1 or performance 2-1-2 does little compared to decatting your stock header and camming the bike. Especially if its a 103". The stock 2-1-2 header is actually a decent performer. And decatting and installing cams will cost hundreds less then some of the pipes mentioned.
Take your time and research. Meet and ride with others that have done these type of upgrades. Then decide.
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Take your time and research. Meet and ride with others that have done these type of upgrades. Then decide.
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And for me, also, I come from a time where Harley exhausts only came off the right side. Whether it was two into ones on the touring bikes, or staggered duals on the FX and XL lines, the exhaust always was on the right hand side. At some time in the early eighties, the touring bikes started sporting duals on both sides...and that has always looked weird to me.
For guys who are later into the game than I, the opposite seems to be the case. So it's just what appears good to you, I reckon, and whatever your priorities are. A Harley engine just seems to be a happier camper with a two into one system...but again, my opinion only. Others will disagree. But what does seem to be a universal acknowledgement is that the two cylinders need to be balanced for optimum power. In other words, a crossover, or siamesed system. A true dual system seems to give up a significant amount of low end torque. There's ways to gain some of that back, though.