18 RGS 114 noisey engine

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Jul 30, 2018 | 06:13 AM

Pipewrench1

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18 RGS 114 noisey engine

bought a new RGS this year and upgraded to the 114stage 4kit by the dealer so it would be covered under factory warranty. I love the power but I’m almost embarrassed to pull up on the side of some one beacause the thing sounds like a sowing machine.
Anyone else experiencing issues like this ?
Im going to try and post a video if possible later
thanks Jim

Jul 30, 2018 | 08:16 AM

tbob

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Originally Posted by Pipewrench1

Take it back to your selling dealer,If they can't help you try another dealer . And never I mean ever buy a Harley bolt on Horsepower kit.

Jul 30, 2018 | 05:50 PM

lionsm13

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Welcome to the forum on your very first post.

Jul 30, 2018 | 05:58 PM

Pipewrench1

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Thanks

Jul 30, 2018 | 06:04 PM

Mofo67

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As mentioned I would take it back to the dealer. On the other hand I like the HD bolt on kits. I have had good luck with them in the past and keeping your bike under warranty can reduce cost if something does go wrong. Lastly most upgrades will be louder than stock, shouldn’t sound like a sewing machine but it will be louder. I could hear the fuel injectors and throttle body on my TS kit a couple of years ago. Thought there was something wrong until I talked to the dealer.
Good Luck and welcome to the forum.

Jul 31, 2018 | 09:00 AM

Redlegvzv

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My Dealer Stage 1 on my 2018 Road King increased the sound of the exhaust to right where I wanted it, so it can be done, depending upon your preference and expectations. Good luck. My Dealer let me listen to several bikes with different Stage 1 slip-ons, and I went with the Two-Brothers slip-ons. Very pleased with them but of course it is all a matter of preference.

Jul 31, 2018 | 10:59 AM

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When I bought my bike I also bought RCX headers and hardly rode it until the exhaust came in which took almost 2 months. Rode the Road King most of that time. The more miles I put on the new bike the better it sounds.