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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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I just put my d&d fat cat on my 2011 SG. I still have the stock air cleaner on it right now. Is it safe to ride it without tuning it? Just want to be for certain before I mess something up.
 
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Oh, and good god this thing is loud!
 
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Oh, and good god this thing is loud!

Well, cross the D & D Fat Cat off my list...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Well, cross the D & D Fat Cat off my list...
Well don't cross it off yet.....I got the standard baffle. They make a quiet one.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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what baffle did you use. The Cocentric, the standard or the high performance?
D&D says you dont need a tune however, you are always better tuning
 
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Where did you buy your D&D fatcat? I would go ahead and change the A/F to Stage1 and get a Tuner. These bikes already run lean stock. I'm assuming the D&D Fatcat includes the header pipes 2into 1 Right?
 
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Where did you buy your D&D fatcat? I would go ahead and change the A/F to Stage1 and get a Tuner. These bikes already run lean stock. I'm assuming the D&D Fatcat includes the header pipes 2into 1 Right?
That is correct, it is a 2-1. I'm going to use the TTS mastertune on it and put the heavy breather on it next week. Just wondering if I can ride it safely until then? Oh and I bought it thru my Harley Dealership.
 
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The reason I'm saying that, I've got a 2010 RK with Stage1 A/F and Jackpot slipon's. I'm running a FL-XIED for fuel management. I'm thinking the D&D Fatcat is a little more than The FL-XIED'S will handle. JMO
 
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You will probably be ok as long as you still have the stock A/F. Not sure though, might want to keep an eye on your plugs to see how they are burning. Does it run ok?
 
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Runs great at idle and revving but will have let it cool down and take it for a short test ride.
 
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