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Old May 4, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Curious for all who have done this:
How many miles have you ridden since mod?

MPG increase?

Any other plus/minus?

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Old May 4, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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I had my done at about 2k i have 20 k not sure bout mileage but its a lil cooler and has better throttle response.sounds better to.i have a 10 sg with a se slip on.i just added xieds
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by speedwaysteve
I had my done at about 2k i have 20 k not sure bout mileage but its a lil cooler and has better throttle response.sounds better to.i have a 10 sg with a se slip on.i just added xieds
Are the O2 sensors on a 10 right on top on each other like the 11-12's?
Asking because I keep hearing crosstalk conversations and am wondering if anyone is having issues.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Yes they are and there just before the cat.i havent had any issuses at all.ive done two bikes the same way.that cross talk is bs
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Duc
...Asking because I keep hearing crosstalk conversations and am wondering if anyone is having issues.
Contrary to the statement above, there are those that are reporting problems with crosstalk. Just because someone doesn't hear about or recognize the symptoms, doesn't mean they aren't happening.

Do a bit more research and you'll begin to understand the issue.

Good luck!
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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I have looked into it. I also work on cars for a living. I have saw threads on cross talk.but i never seen or experience it myself
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Duc
Curious for all who have done this:
How many miles have you ridden since mod?

MPG increase?

Any other plus/minus?

Clif
i've put on over 25,000 miles since removing my cat. no noticeable difference in mpg (that can be atttributed to that)

plus: sounds better/louder, much cooler

minus: haven't found any yet.

Originally Posted by Duc
Are the O2 sensors on a 10 right on top on each other like the 11-12's?
Asking because I keep hearing crosstalk conversations and am wondering if anyone is having issues.
Clif
i just had my bike dynoed by jamie at fuelmoto. he said he experienced no problems tuning my bike. if there was any cross talk, i would think that it would be quite evident on a dyno.
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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No difference in mileage. #1 reason I got rid of mine (2011 Limited Ultra), was to get rid of that terrible extra heat.
 
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How are you guys getting rid of them? Gutting them or just cutting them out and adding a piece of pipe?
 
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