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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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I am going round and round with myself on this issue. I just picked up a set a VH Classic slip ons from E-bay. The bike is bone stock. I would really like to put them on to get the sound change I am looking for, but, am still waiting for the funds to get the air cleaner and fuel programmer. The polls seem to be split as to whether I will need to add a programmer with just the slip ons. Thoughts??
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Id wait, those slipons are very free flowing and will lean out your bike more than needs to be done without a fuel mangement device.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Pretty simple- put them on and if you get a bunch of popping on decel, take them off till you get your programmer. If not (and I suspect this will be the case) enjoy the sound of your new pipes...
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Lost1,
I was thinking of that approach. Run it for awhile checking for issues and maybe pull the plugs after a bit. My gut feeling is that they will open things up too much though. I'll post what I do and the results after the mufflers show up.

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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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I'm with Lost1, I don't think you'll notice a thing except better sound.
 
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Important note on the bike, it is an 02 NOT an 07 so I know that it won't adjust to minor mods like the 07's can.
 
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