Stock Pipes vs Slip-Ons
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5th Gear
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From: Wisconsin
Ok back to the pipes...sorry my knowledge of Harleys is limited, that’s kind of why I’m thinking about doing this stuff myself as opposed to taking it to the dealer, to learn the bike. So if I choose to add slip-ons on, I should have it tuned as well? Will it cause damage putting them on then driving 40 miles to the stealership for the tune? Unfortunately I won’t be able to go to the same dealership to question about the “stage 2 kit” as it’s now out of business. Bought from Hal’s Harley in Waukesha, WI.
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There are just too many inconsistencies in your description of the bike. Does it have stock mufflers? Does it have a cam? Why was that air cleaner installed? Was the bike tuned? Which tuner and where is it?
If all you want to do is put another set of mufflers on it, go for it. Then, ride it like you stole it. Good luck!
If all you want to do is put another set of mufflers on it, go for it. Then, ride it like you stole it. Good luck!
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Thanks for the photos. Those are not stock mufflers. It looks like you do have the stock header, but you could have a Fuel Moto Jackpot 2/1/2 header under those stock heat shields.
Nevertheless, those look like Rush Big Louie mufflers judging from the end cap. If they aren't loud enough for you, Rush has different baffles for them.
Nevertheless, those look like Rush Big Louie mufflers judging from the end cap. If they aren't loud enough for you, Rush has different baffles for them.
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From: Wisconsin
Awesome thanks for taking a look. I assumed they were stock as a salesman told me he thought they were. They do have a nice rumble, I personally would like a little louder rumble. I’ll look into my options. I do appreciate all the responses. I did look more into the air cleaner as well. It’s a kuryakan 9866 corsair air cleaner.
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Nice bike, your salesman doesnt have a clue. You can pull the baffles out and measure them.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ffle-size.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ffle-size.html
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First learning point: Not everybody who works in a Harley dealership knows about these bikes... that includes sales, parts counter guys, service writers, and even some techs....
I don't use dealerships much, but as little time as I have spent in one over the last 15 or so years, I am always amazed at the utter BS I hear coming from the mouths of dealership employees.
I have had the absolute pleasure to use a couple dealerships during my rides across country, who were extremely educated, knowledgeable, and honest about all aspects of HD motorcycles, sales, and service... unfortunately they seem to be few and far between... and I don't have them near where I live...
If you understood, and correctly relayed, what your salesman told you... he is absolutely clueless....
You have done well to try and verify his misinformation, by posting here on this forum, but you should get a qualified friend, or pay an independent Harley shop with a good reputation, to inspect the bike and see what has been done to it... a knowledgeable person or shop, with the right tools, can check things without necessarily dismantling the bike, to see what most likely has been done, or has not been done...
Second learning point: When modding a bike, some changes will absolutely need a change in tune, while others aren't as critical...
Doing mods that change the airflow through your engine, can cause engine performance, drivability, and longevity problems if the tune isn't adjusted accordingly. If you don't know what you're starting with, you won't know what needs to be done ASAP, or what can be left to another day...
The journey of learning about any new bike, to me, is part of the fun... be smart, research your choices, and until you build a good base of knowledge, try to identify and enlist the help of a knowledgable source to assist you...
Enjoy the new bike....
I don't use dealerships much, but as little time as I have spent in one over the last 15 or so years, I am always amazed at the utter BS I hear coming from the mouths of dealership employees.
I have had the absolute pleasure to use a couple dealerships during my rides across country, who were extremely educated, knowledgeable, and honest about all aspects of HD motorcycles, sales, and service... unfortunately they seem to be few and far between... and I don't have them near where I live...
If you understood, and correctly relayed, what your salesman told you... he is absolutely clueless....
You have done well to try and verify his misinformation, by posting here on this forum, but you should get a qualified friend, or pay an independent Harley shop with a good reputation, to inspect the bike and see what has been done to it... a knowledgeable person or shop, with the right tools, can check things without necessarily dismantling the bike, to see what most likely has been done, or has not been done...
Second learning point: When modding a bike, some changes will absolutely need a change in tune, while others aren't as critical...
Doing mods that change the airflow through your engine, can cause engine performance, drivability, and longevity problems if the tune isn't adjusted accordingly. If you don't know what you're starting with, you won't know what needs to be done ASAP, or what can be left to another day...
The journey of learning about any new bike, to me, is part of the fun... be smart, research your choices, and until you build a good base of knowledge, try to identify and enlist the help of a knowledgable source to assist you...
Enjoy the new bike....
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Well spoken. That is why I posted on here as a starting point. I’ve already gotten more information from people on here. I can tell you my listening to anything the dealership states will be taken with a grain of salt. By the way, what ya doing next weekend? I got a bike I’d like you to look over 
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