SE Stage 1 is complete
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From: NJ Shore
SE Stage 1 is complete
And I am loving it. 2007 Road King Classic, and I was happy with stock performance. Thought I would like just a little more sound, but not too much. Also, from reading here, I thought it would be a good idea to cool the engine down just a tad. So after months of reseach, went with SE 1584 ST 1 EFI Kit with download, and 80491-07 Screamin' Eagle® Street Performance Slip-On Mufflers. Was able to engineer a couple of nice breaks in the work calendar for today, and went for rides. I could not be happier.
The sound is awesome, just cruising, it is not so loud that it hurts to think, but twist on a little throttle, and she has a nice bark. And I was happy with performance before, and am just a little happier now. I know this set-up is not for everyone, but it sure works for me. I will take new pics and post soon.
The only downside I can find is they are a couple inches longer than stock, so my days of wheelies on the scoot are over.
The sound is awesome, just cruising, it is not so loud that it hurts to think, but twist on a little throttle, and she has a nice bark. And I was happy with performance before, and am just a little happier now. I know this set-up is not for everyone, but it sure works for me. I will take new pics and post soon.
The only downside I can find is they are a couple inches longer than stock, so my days of wheelies on the scoot are over.
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From: Atlanta
RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
That sure is a sweet RKC! I think the Stage 1 really helps the engine to purr - the increased flow through the engine seems to finish the job the factory started!
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RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
Wait... You could do wheelies on a stock RK??
I have the same setup and agree with your reaction. I was satisfied with it until I read on here about the stereo sound of true duals. Once I read that it bothered me to no end that I could always hear the right muffler but not the left. Sooo... My V&H dresser duals and PCIII will arrive on Monday. By Wednesday my sound should be evened out.
Ciao!
I have the same setup and agree with your reaction. I was satisfied with it until I read on here about the stereo sound of true duals. Once I read that it bothered me to no end that I could always hear the right muffler but not the left. Sooo... My V&H dresser duals and PCIII will arrive on Monday. By Wednesday my sound should be evened out.
Ciao!
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RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
ORIGINAL: Lord Albany
Wait... You could do wheelies on a stock RK??
I have the same setup and agree with your reaction. I was satisfied with it until I read on here about the stereo sound of true duals. Once I read that it bothered me to no end that I could always hear the right muffler but not the left. Sooo... My V&H dresser duals and PCIII will arrive on Monday. By Wednesday my sound should be evened out.
Ciao!
Wait... You could do wheelies on a stock RK??
I have the same setup and agree with your reaction. I was satisfied with it until I read on here about the stereo sound of true duals. Once I read that it bothered me to no end that I could always hear the right muffler but not the left. Sooo... My V&H dresser duals and PCIII will arrive on Monday. By Wednesday my sound should be evened out.
Ciao!
I had slip-on's on two previous RK's with the stock crossover pipes, then installed duals. [sm=happy046.gif]
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From: Victoria BC
RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
Did the same mod to my 08 RK but went with the V&H Ovals. Thought I was fairly happy with the sound of stock exaust, but what a difference it made, they are exactly the sound I was looking for.
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From: San Diego
RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
Worked for me too. Not for everyone, but I wasn't looking to tune and tinker. I just wanted to open up the inhale / exhale and get it more gas. I couldn't be happier.
Dan
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RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
ORIGINAL: DanM
Worked for me too. Not for everyone, but I wasn't looking to tune and tinker. I just wanted to open up the inhale / exhale and get it more gas. I couldn't be happier.
Dan
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Worked for me too. Not for everyone, but I wasn't looking to tune and tinker. I just wanted to open up the inhale / exhale and get it more gas. I couldn't be happier.
Dan
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From: Western PA
RE: SE Stage 1 is complete
That's the best thing that you could do for you and your bike. Last year after a 2000 mile trip to Myrtle Beach I took off my SuperTrapp SE slipons, pcIII, and k&n ac. I could not believewhat a dead player it was stock. Especially riding two up. Needless to say I changed it back.
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