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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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OK, I hope this isn't a stooopid question... I just bought a '07 Ultra and it's complety stock.
The first thing I want to do is put on some different pipes. probably just be able to do slip ons with the head pipe i have for now. do i have to have fuel system remapped? is that the right term? and can i find a indy to do that? or do i have to go back to the stealer?
my EGC that i had last already had a pipe change so i have no experience with a fuel injected bike. i did do a stage 1 on my carburated sporty.
Thank for any replies!
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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You don't have to do anything. The HD download doesn't do much. A tuner like SERT or TTS or PCV and a good dyno tune will make your bike run cooler and not EPA lean like it is stock. You will pick up a little power with a tuner and a good tune even on a stock bike. If all you want is a little more sound and aren't worried about performance just add the slip-ons and enjoy. If you decide to go with a tuner I suggest finding a local indy and go with what they are familiar with.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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You can add slip-ons without doing any fuel mapping. If you do a stage 1 you'll need to do some fuel management. You must have rejetted your carb on the sporty. There's a lot of choices depending on your plans. there are a lot of fuel tuners that are plug and play so you'll be able to do it yourself. Good luck and cograts on the new scoot
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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what else do i have to do after adding slip on pipes?

1. get some ear plugs
2. get a louder stereo
3. stock up on your favorite headache medicine
4. start looking for the quieter slip on you will be installing in about a year
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Ride!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fabrik8r
what else do i have to do after adding slip on pipes?

1. get some ear plugs
2. get a louder stereo
3. stock up on your favorite headache medicine
4. start looking for the quieter slip on you will be installing in about a year
How true -
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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what else do i have to do after adding slip on pipes?

Stage 1 AC
Tuner
Cams
Big Bore
Head Work
Big expensive stereo
Shocks
Chrome doo-dads
Nine or ten windshields
Handlebars
Seat
Custom Paint
And keep asking questions like this so we can help you spend more money
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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The bike was the cheap part. Now the real expense begins.
 
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may want to add a true-trac or similiar device to improve your handling.
 
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what else do you want to do after adding slip on's? ride it. see, that was simple.
 
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