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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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I just took the plunge and purchased my first Harley. It is an 09 Street Glide. The guy I bought it from works for Harley in the development department. The bike has had a couple of mods being a SE Ventilator and Stage 1 calibration. I've read some on air/fuel and exhaust things here on this wonderful forum and am still a little confused. The exhaust is still stock on the bike. I want to give it a little more rumble. I am looking at ordering a set of V&H Twin Slash Round slip ons for it. The guy I purchased it from said I won't have to change anything else since he did those upgrades. I don't plan on doing anything else other than the exhaust if I don't have to with the current setup. My question is - was he telling the truth? If not what else will I have to do? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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telling the truth yup he was
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Changing the Air cleaner is when you need to add fuel. Sounds like he already did that, so if you change pipes your AF ratios will be fine.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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If he already had the stage I download and all you are adding is slip ons you will be fine.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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A BIG congrats on your purchase and welcome to the family!!! Your gonna love the bike.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Congrats on the new bike and welcome aboard!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Congrats on the new Ride...
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Go with what he said. He should know.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Thank you to everyone who replied and for the welcome messages. I appreciate it. I'll post pics soon.
 
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Conrats and great choice on the bike!
 
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