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Oct 11, 2010 | 10:57 AM

Navy UC Rider

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Stock Exhaust Question

I recently re-installed my stock pipes and A/C after a recent fender bender (Which is a funny story). After a few rides, I have actually come to enjoy the quieter exhaust, my wife especially. Are there any advantages to running the Fuel Moto A/C and PC V with the stock pipes or should I just leave it all stock?

My fuel mileage is much better since I put it all back stock, I can tell that there is less power, but I am not out racing, so not that big of a deal.

The fender bender was from a buddy following me through the Austrian mountains, when the road turned (no signs, GPS showed straight road) I did not, neither did he, the brakes (ABS) brought my bike to an immediate stop, his bike (Honda ST1300) did not. His front disk caught my FM Jackpots (1/4 inch gash) and front tire hit my right saddlebag guard. He had to replace his disk and have his forks straightened out. I changed my pipes back and re-aligned the guards, they are warped, but cannot tell. That was a rough day for him. The UC is built like a tank!!

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Cale

Oct 11, 2010 | 11:08 AM

Max96

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If its runs perfect with the custom PCV map and your stock hardware, leave it alone. The richer fuel tune will keep your ride running cooler.

Oct 11, 2010 | 12:17 PM

mtclassic

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kind of depends too rich is not good either. Have an afr done so you know for sure.

Oct 11, 2010 | 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Max96

If its runs perfect with the custom PCV map and your stock hardware, leave it alone. The richer fuel tune will keep your ride running cooler.

I forgot to mention that I took the PC V off also, because I did not have a good MAP for the set up.

Cale

Oct 11, 2010 | 01:26 PM

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To answer your question, Yes the PC V and extra air would help even with the stock exhaust. You can get a very close map from fuel/moto.

Oct 11, 2010 | 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wingfoot

To answer your question, Yes the PC V and extra air would help even with the stock exhaust. You can get a very close map from fuel/moto.

Thanks, I did receive one from Keith this morning, I guess I will eventually be going back out to put the PC V and A/C back on. I wonder if the extra air flow will make the pipes sound any different?

Oct 11, 2010 | 01:41 PM

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I'm also thinking of putting the stock exhaust back on. I've loved the sound of my Ovals up to now but I'm starting to get a little tired of the drone at cruise. Maybe they're getting louder? Dunno, but I might try the switch back.