Would slip-ons be too much without a tune.
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From: Glendale AZ
First let me say that I'm well aware that just adding slip-ons to a bike shouldn't be cause for needing a tune. However, my stock bike already has some minor decel popping, and every once in a great while, will mildly backfire. This tells me that it's really on the lean end of the lean spectrum. So would adding just slip-ons, with it in this condition, cause more problems and make me break down for a tune. Right now, I don't want to do a stage 1, or any other tune on it. It's completely stock right now.
Should I have them check the factory tune at my next service since it's doing what it is doing?
Should I have them check the factory tune at my next service since it's doing what it is doing?
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Lansing
I ran my 08 stock until just a few weeks ago. I put the A/C and slip-ons on and used the SEPRT to install a canned tune. I was shocked at how much better it runs. I would run not walk to Zanottis and buy a tuner. 15 mins and a laptop and the bike will act like a different animal. This bike now feels more like my Kaw 1000 that I had back in 1978. You have to hold on to the grips now.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Sioux Center IA
I am looking for a new streetglide and hoping to find one with pipes and stage 1 kit already done to it, but if I don't what will all it all take to get new mufflers on it to make it sound better than stock. My 06 RoadKing Classic that i am trying to sell had rush mufflers on it when i bought it and nothing done to the motor. They looked great yet after 32,000 miles. Than I see some mufflers where they are blueing at a few thousand. I am wondering if there is a muffler out there to where you dont have to do anything to the air cleaner or the motor and still have it sound better than stock. I would like to just put mufflers on and be fine witht he bike and have it run good also. Thanks
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From: Glendale AZ
I put an VIED on mine and the slight popping went away. The 'V' for variable can be adjusted to allow AF closer to the 13.8 range which is more than enough should it go towards the leaner end. Do a search and decide for yourself if an XIED is something you want to consider. Im gonna put slips on it this afternoon and not expecting any issues with mixture. Hell even the stealership will tell you a slipon wont change anything and they are the first to try and sell you something.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Superior, WI
I would get a PCV or PV from Fuel Moto. It'll "grow" with your system as you make changes, and their customer service is outstanding.
If it's running lean now, have the dealer look at it before adding pipes. After it checks out, I would spend the few hundred dollars on a PCV or PV and have some piece of mind. And like mentioned, even the stock tune will really wake up your bike.
If it's running lean now, have the dealer look at it before adding pipes. After it checks out, I would spend the few hundred dollars on a PCV or PV and have some piece of mind. And like mentioned, even the stock tune will really wake up your bike.
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