Modify or Stock??
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Joined: Jul 2010
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well no matter what the bikes are designed to meet epa standards and emissinos and stuff, they cant breathe and run hot stock.
I would say at least add a good air kit to increase the amount of air intake and pipes for air out and a good tune to adjust the bikes ecm to rum properly with the new set up so that you get a better ride with a little more (5 10 15hp) is common, otherwise if your happy why change it?
lump
I would say at least add a good air kit to increase the amount of air intake and pipes for air out and a good tune to adjust the bikes ecm to rum properly with the new set up so that you get a better ride with a little more (5 10 15hp) is common, otherwise if your happy why change it?
lump
You have to free her at least a little...
An exhaust (with no cat) a good air filter and a XIED is a good start :-)
http://sales.nightrider.com/Touring_c_16.html
An exhaust (with no cat) a good air filter and a XIED is a good start :-)
http://sales.nightrider.com/Touring_c_16.html
I would do these three things, it will give you a healthier longer lasting bike and you will notice a difference in performance.
1. AC
2. Exhuast
3. Xied's
Anything else can wait until you've had the bike long enough to know what you need to change for comfort or looks. But I would make the bike run healthier right from the start.
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Oh, and I've never had to deal with a cat, you might want to take that out too.
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From: Bedford UK
What's holdin' ya back!!!!
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
I put on a complete exhaust system on my Ultra and did the Stage 1. I did this not for more performance, but to lessen the heat for my passenger from the catalyst. The performance gain was nice though. It is really noticeable on hills two up. I can stay in 6th now no problem.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
I'm on my 4th Harley and I have fallen for all the Forum hype on the previous three bikes of you need this, you need that.
I have finally learned if the heat don't bother you, don't mess with it.
Sure there is a lot of things you can do to increase performance, but like you I have gotten over all that.
Speed limits around me are now 75 mph and everyone's bike can cruise at that speed.
If you need to pass "down shift".
Unless you are into a pissing contest with your buddies about who is faster, you don't need to spend anther $1,200 to $2,500 to be happy.
Dragging Floorboards is about driving skill, not how much power you have.
Floorboard draggers will drag them with a stock motor or one that is all suped up.
If the heat and/or sound bothers you, they're are things you can do.
Other than that just ride and enjoy it.
I have finally learned if the heat don't bother you, don't mess with it.
Sure there is a lot of things you can do to increase performance, but like you I have gotten over all that.
Speed limits around me are now 75 mph and everyone's bike can cruise at that speed.
If you need to pass "down shift".
Unless you are into a pissing contest with your buddies about who is faster, you don't need to spend anther $1,200 to $2,500 to be happy.
Dragging Floorboards is about driving skill, not how much power you have.
Floorboard draggers will drag them with a stock motor or one that is all suped up.
If the heat and/or sound bothers you, they're are things you can do.
Other than that just ride and enjoy it.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 2
From: MKE, WI
I'm leaving my 2012 RGU Engine Stock. I've always done sage 1 at least on every bike I've owned. This one I am spending all the money I spent on pipes, fuel management and breathers on other parts on the bike. Speakers, windshield, chrome the list goes on. A friend of mine said your bike is too quiet and doesn't sound like a Harley. My reply was, your Gold Wing doesn't sound like a motorcycle. :-)
Ride safe,
T
Ride safe,
T
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 400
Likes: 2
From: Central WI
My 13 SG is my 3rd new bike in 4 years (Ultra/Ultra LTD). I had a 107 in my 1st bike (after owning it a month, came from sport bikes), a 255 cam in my 2nd bike, and now a stage 1 (heavy breather/pipes/powervision) in my new bike.......you see the trend??
On this bike I spent he dough on other stuff, LED light, agitators (which will come off and go on my next bike), etc.
I was gonna do a 120r in this bike, but instead of spending 7000 on it, I bought a 2008 CBR600rr to go fast on. The RR is less money, faster, has real brakes and I can sell it when Im sick of it in a month.....LOL.
Will I end up with cams in this bike, maybe, and if I do, that's it!!
On this bike I spent he dough on other stuff, LED light, agitators (which will come off and go on my next bike), etc.
I was gonna do a 120r in this bike, but instead of spending 7000 on it, I bought a 2008 CBR600rr to go fast on. The RR is less money, faster, has real brakes and I can sell it when Im sick of it in a month.....LOL.
Will I end up with cams in this bike, maybe, and if I do, that's it!!
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