Vance & hines pipes install question?
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Vance & hines pipes install question?
I JUST GOT SOME V&H BIG SHOT DUALS FOR CHRISTMAS AND IM GONNA INSTALL THEM TONIGHT AND WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS OKAY TO JUST INTALL AND DRIVE WITHOUT MAPING AND TUNING AND FUEL PAKS AND AND ALL THAT AOTHER B.S.. i HAVE A 08 STREET GLIDE.
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If you just change the pipes, you should be okay to ride without anything else.
If you change the A/C later, then you should definitely look into fuel management (Fuelpak, Power Commander, or SERT).
If you change the A/C later, then you should definitely look into fuel management (Fuelpak, Power Commander, or SERT).
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I hope you don't mind if I jump in this thread but I've run into a problem trying to install a pair of Bub 7 slip on's on my '09 Street Glide. The right muffler doesn't even come close to lining up with the rear saddlebag support. It's gotta be close to 3/4's of a inch off (towards wheel) I did notice this when I removed the stock muffler. Has anyone else come across this problem? I guess I'll need to loosin' up the entire exhaust system and somehow correct this, Rich
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I thought the rear "bracket" under the saddlebags was adjustable, i.e. will slide forward or back an inch or so? Maybe my memory is faulty, or perhaps the 09s have changed?
I have been told in the past to always make sure all the brackets will fir before tightening anything...i.e. fully install will bolts loose, then go back an tighten. Probably not the most timely advice however.
good luck
I have been told in the past to always make sure all the brackets will fir before tightening anything...i.e. fully install will bolts loose, then go back an tighten. Probably not the most timely advice however.
good luck
I hope you don't mind if I jump in this thread but I've run into a problem trying to install a pair of Bub 7 slip on's on my '09 Street Glide. The right muffler doesn't even come close to lining up with the rear saddlebag support. It's gotta be close to 3/4's of a inch off (towards wheel) I did notice this when I removed the stock muffler. Has anyone else come across this problem? I guess I'll need to loosin' up the entire exhaust system and somehow correct this, Rich
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I thought the rear "bracket" under the saddlebags was adjustable, i.e. will slide forward or back an inch or so? Maybe my memory is faulty, or perhaps the 09s have changed?
I have been told in the past to always make sure all the brackets will fir before tightening anything...i.e. fully install will bolts loose, then go back an tighten. Probably not the most timely advice however.
good luck
I have been told in the past to always make sure all the brackets will fir before tightening anything...i.e. fully install will bolts loose, then go back an tighten. Probably not the most timely advice however.
good luck
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I'm sorry. I didn't make myself clear. They do slide forward and back, I'm talking about side to side. The muffler needs to be force over (outward) about half an inch to line up with the bolt holes. What I did was loosen the entire system up, install the mufflers and then retighten everything up starting at the exhaust flanges and work my way back. It helped. Thx for responding, Rich
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You should either have the stage 1 done that includes the S/E air filter and backing plate or purchase yourself a PCIII USB.
You can then purchase an Arlen Ness Big Sucker or any other model of your liking.
Your fuel/air mixture will change and the adjustment can be made using the correct map. Timing can also be altered. The maps can be obtain on this site or from the PCIII website.
If your machine is under warranty the stage 1 will not void it if performed by a dealer. I'm not so sure about the PCIII
No more air in = no more air out = no more HP, just noise
