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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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I guess the JL C2 speakers I put in a couple months ago. Just blew one!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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My first Harley I upgraded to when I got rid of my FJR1300. Since then I have spent thousands on customization. Who says money can't buy happiness
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rubberfrog
i blew a hundred bucks on a ***** enlarger that guaranteed an inch. I only got half an inch.
lmfao!!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by blacktopr
Yeah well ive looked over the whole true duals thing.... and you would be better off keeping your stock header pipe and just putting on the slip ons .It will dyno out better as well. Check with any indy shop they will tell you the same thing for the 103 motor.Thi is not the case for the pre 09 bikes ( they have a different exhaust setup)
Lot's of variables in that one blacktopr. Without even going into a HP or overall flow discussion, here in FL the heat from the CAT(s) can be a killer all by itself.

It's worth it to get the Californistan crap off our scoots with virtually ANY after-market exhaust - maybe just gut the stock system. Heat is probably not as big of a problem where you are though.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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My worst upgrade was progressive monotube shocks for front end.I bought them on e-bay and installed and soon as I hit the front brake they bottomed out.Contacted a rep and they would not do anything since i didnt buy from themor dealer.I threw them in trash where they belonged.
 
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Bumping this thread as there's now a similar newer one. Reply to either. I figure this is a useful read for anyone looking to save a buck or two.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Ditto on the cup holder....didn't make it a mile and turned around and took it off.
 
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what did you replace them with I thought they are alot better than the stock ones
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jjnoble
Power Commander V and Auto Tune, total waste of money and a year of my time. I sold it, I hope someone else had better luck with it.
Damn I have a PCV was looking at installing autotune what was your issue with your ride
 
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