07 Road Glide - Stage one questions.
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
That's the first I remember "hearing" anything about the tranny size limiting choices of pipes. Also, I'm pretty sure they only put bungs on what they were already making so that buyers could use use both O2 sensors if they wanted to for some reason. In terms of being "legal" I don't think any of the aftermarket pipes are legal for road use anyway, whether they have bungs or not. If it didn't come on the bike from the factory it's almost a sure bet it won't be road usable in strictly legal terms. The rare exception is stuff like the (in the case of HD) Screamin' Eagle slip-on mufflers which have an EPA stamp.
I'm not an environment cop or really all that much in favor of wanting or needing them. Just stating the way things currently are.
I'm not an environment cop or really all that much in favor of wanting or needing them. Just stating the way things currently are.
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
I also ride an 04 XL883. It would hardly run stock. I love my bikes but I can't help but get a little po'ed having to spend so much money to get them to run right. Sure, I know the reason . . . EPA. I understand the legal issues and the reasons that Harley has to "choke" their bikes to get them to pass. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll be spending close to a grand on my RK to get it right.
Everyone here has their opinions concerning which pipes to buy. I've finally settles on Rineharts. (the black tips will look great on my black bike!)Now all I need is the MONEY!
Thanks to everyone for their help. I'll be sure to post my results.
Future set-up will be:
Rinehart duals
PCIII
Big Sucker
The hardest part is picking the parts to buy. That's done . . . time to ride.
Steve
Everyone here has their opinions concerning which pipes to buy. I've finally settles on Rineharts. (the black tips will look great on my black bike!)Now all I need is the MONEY!
Thanks to everyone for their help. I'll be sure to post my results.
Future set-up will be:
Rinehart duals
PCIII
Big Sucker
The hardest part is picking the parts to buy. That's done . . . time to ride.
Steve
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
I put a set of 06 V&H dresser duals on my 07. All I had to do was grind a small notch in the transmission mounting bracket and open up the frontbolt hole just a little. Took all of two minutes with a bench grinder and dremal.Then I repainted the bracket with black engine paint. If I decide to go with a DTTorTMax later, I'll either weld the bungs on or change out the pipes.
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Thanks for the help. I see that you have a BS air cleaner. How do you like it? Is it well made and simple to install?
Also, I see you have V & H pipes. I'm sure you like them. Do you have any advice in that direction?
Steve
Thanks for the help. I see that you have a BS air cleaner. How do you like it? Is it well made and simple to install?
Also, I see you have V & H pipes. I'm sure you like them. Do you have any advice in that direction?
Steve
The Big Shots are nice, they are loud when on the gas, I like the sound, some don't.
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
I found a complete Rinehart true duals system for $699 with free shipping. Anyone find a better deal? If so, could you post the link or phone number. Thanks
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RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
Here is the place that has them for $699 delivered.
EVERYTHING To Light Up Your Ride!
Custom Dynamics LLC
12335-203 Wake Union Church Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
http://www.customdynamics.com
Email: sales@customdynamics.com
Phone: 800-382-1388
Phone: 919-554-0949
Fax: 919-882-9611
EVERYTHING To Light Up Your Ride!
Custom Dynamics LLC
12335-203 Wake Union Church Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
http://www.customdynamics.com
Email: sales@customdynamics.com
Phone: 800-382-1388
Phone: 919-554-0949
Fax: 919-882-9611
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
Runs great . . . starts slow. Yes, I have the delayed starting issue that everyone is posting about. If I start it immediately after turning on the switch it starts normally, otherwise it takes a second or two.
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: New 07 Road Glide question - my first post.
Stage 1 is complete. V&H ovals, Torres True Duals conversion kit, AN BS air cleaner, PCIII.
Bike runs GREAT! Actually BETTER than great. Pinch me because I might be dreaming!
Steve
Bike runs GREAT! Actually BETTER than great. Pinch me because I might be dreaming!
Steve