'12 Road King Stage 1

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Oct 26, 2012 | 08:29 AM

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'12 Road King Stage 1

Bought a '12 Road King (FLHR) a couple months ago and have been running RCX-Haust slash down mufflers. Sounded fairly good, but the cat. had to go. I decided to do a Stage 1 and did the following:

- V&H Power Dual
- H-D SEST tuner
- Ness Big Sucker air cleaner
- RCX-Haust mufflers (the ones I already had)
- Dyno

I'm more than pleased with the results: 81 H.P. and 100 ft. lbs. torque. This thing rides like a different motorcycle. More than just the numbers at high end, it's so responsive in all ranges. And sounds great. I also had 'em install one of the new style speedo tachs. I like it a lot. Many functions and easy to read.

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Oct 26, 2012 | 08:34 AM

CWO USN

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Which solo seat do you have on your FLHR? Is it a low profile?

Oct 26, 2012 | 08:47 AM

gump305

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Your bike looks great, and very good numbers. I bet it really pulls going thru the gears. I have always loved the look of the new speedo and tach combos. I'm guessing that's a Mustang solo seat.

Oct 26, 2012 | 10:57 AM

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The seat is a Mustang Vintage Solo. It fits me perfect. I'm 6'3'' and 190# for reference. Chief Warrant Officer - No, it's not low profile. It looks good on a Road King, but I don't think it looks so good on a Street Glide or a Road Glide Custom. Those 2 bikes need a low profile seat - just my opinion. On the other hand, I had several low profile seats on my '10 Street Glide and none of them were as comfortable as the Mustang Vintage Solo.

Oct 26, 2012 | 11:01 AM

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I also had 'em install one of the new style speedo tachs. I like it a lot

How much was the tach/speedo?

I have a police King and I want to take off the stock and get the combo unit so I can clear that part of my bars and still have the tach since it is wired and there anyway.

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Oct 26, 2012 | 11:07 AM

mgmmgm

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Great dyno numbers, I only make 85hp and 100 ft/ # torque with my SE 255 cams!
Hence, the reason i am going with the TW 222 cams to replace the HD sticks.