Stage2 - for dummies
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Stage2 - for dummies
I am so overwhelmed with info and options, Im at the point where I just dont know what to even look up at this point. Hoping someone can help me out here.
SLIPS: I have SE2 slipons ready to go on
PIPE: I'd like a cat-free, does the brand matter? Or do i just get any factory pipe thats been gutted? Not interested in creating a race bike, just want heat and sound benefits.
AIRCLEANER: From what i read i will be ok leaving my factor airbox (can you confirm?) which is good because i really like the style of it.
TUNER: Do i NEED a tuner? If so, which one? Is it easy to put in or should i pay my dealer? Is it ok if i do the pipes myself and bring it there to just do the tuner, or will that void my warrantee or something. Very confused about the tuner ... or do i just need a D/L from the dealer? So confused.
Thanks all, hoping someone can dummy this down for me a bit.
SLIPS: I have SE2 slipons ready to go on
PIPE: I'd like a cat-free, does the brand matter? Or do i just get any factory pipe thats been gutted? Not interested in creating a race bike, just want heat and sound benefits.
AIRCLEANER: From what i read i will be ok leaving my factor airbox (can you confirm?) which is good because i really like the style of it.
TUNER: Do i NEED a tuner? If so, which one? Is it easy to put in or should i pay my dealer? Is it ok if i do the pipes myself and bring it there to just do the tuner, or will that void my warrantee or something. Very confused about the tuner ... or do i just need a D/L from the dealer? So confused.
Thanks all, hoping someone can dummy this down for me a bit.
Road Warrior
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stage 1
It sounds like you are really asking about a stage 1.
Slip ons are very personal. Depends on how loud you want to how much performance is your priority.
Tuner.. I would advise a TTS, Power Vision or the Harley flash tune.
Stage 1 is tuner, exhaust and breather.
The exhaust is the most individual part of the stage 1. Some like a 2 into 1, others 2:1:2 and some like me want a 2:2 or true dual system.
Whether you go with a gutted cat or an after market exhaust is up to your wallet and performance expectations. The 2 into 1 are the most performance oriented, but the true duals (in my opinion) are the best sounding.
A new Harley is a blank canvas and your personality and expectations are what are important when you individualize your bike.
Slip ons are very personal. Depends on how loud you want to how much performance is your priority.
Tuner.. I would advise a TTS, Power Vision or the Harley flash tune.
Stage 1 is tuner, exhaust and breather.
The exhaust is the most individual part of the stage 1. Some like a 2 into 1, others 2:1:2 and some like me want a 2:2 or true dual system.
Whether you go with a gutted cat or an after market exhaust is up to your wallet and performance expectations. The 2 into 1 are the most performance oriented, but the true duals (in my opinion) are the best sounding.
A new Harley is a blank canvas and your personality and expectations are what are important when you individualize your bike.
Cruiser
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Yep your describing a stage 1. And yes it is overwhelming. I gained a ton of info from the great people of these forums in getting mine setup. I ended up with a D&D fatcat exhaust and a big sucker type intake and power vision tuner from fuelmoto. My advice, research here so you know what your looking for, then call fuelmoto (their website is confusing if you don't know what your looking for) and they are great people to talk to that know what the hell they're talking about. My two cents: It's a thousand plus from your pocket so spend the time to get the right setup for you. And, yes, its worth it 
Keep in mined the more air that goes through the engine, the more nosier the engine makes. If you remove the cat and leave the rest of it stock she runs pretty good with out the heat. So if you like the way she sounds don't mess with it to much.
That's my two-bits worth.
To keep up with me you'll need to dump about three thousand or more.
As you learn more the more you'll spend.
That's my two-bits worth.
To keep up with me you'll need to dump about three thousand or more.
As you learn more the more you'll spend.
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Im sorry yes, i meant stage1
I would like true-duals i didnt realize it was available for my 14 RK. who makes the head pipe i need to buy?
So with SE2 slips, TrueDuals, and factory airbox .. what tuner do i need? or do i just need a download? do i do it, or does dealer do it?
I would like true-duals i didnt realize it was available for my 14 RK. who makes the head pipe i need to buy?
So with SE2 slips, TrueDuals, and factory airbox .. what tuner do i need? or do i just need a download? do i do it, or does dealer do it?
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It sounds like you are really asking about a stage 1.
Slip ons are very personal. Depends on how loud you want to how much performance is your priority.
Tuner.. I would advise a TTS, Power Vision or the Harley flash tune.
Stage 1 is tuner, exhaust and breather.
The exhaust is the most individual part of the stage 1. Some like a 2 into 1, others 2:1:2 and some like me want a 2:2 or true dual system.
Whether you go with a gutted cat or an after market exhaust is up to your wallet and performance expectations. The 2 into 1 are the most performance oriented, but the true duals (in my opinion) are the best sounding.
A new Harley is a blank canvas and your personality and expectations are what are important when you individualize your bike.
Slip ons are very personal. Depends on how loud you want to how much performance is your priority.
Tuner.. I would advise a TTS, Power Vision or the Harley flash tune.
Stage 1 is tuner, exhaust and breather.
The exhaust is the most individual part of the stage 1. Some like a 2 into 1, others 2:1:2 and some like me want a 2:2 or true dual system.
Whether you go with a gutted cat or an after market exhaust is up to your wallet and performance expectations. The 2 into 1 are the most performance oriented, but the true duals (in my opinion) are the best sounding.
A new Harley is a blank canvas and your personality and expectations are what are important when you individualize your bike.
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Road Warrior
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You can get a dummy pipe for the left side and it looks mostly the same as duals. The 2 in 1 will definitely pick you up down low as long as you have a good map on your tuner. If no tuner it will pop under hard acceleration. So will True duals. A good 2 in 1 in 2 such as the FM and Jackpot will be right there with the 2 in 1. If you have a good tune for the style of exhaust you are running it isn't as big a difference as it could be. Several after market manufacturers have good stage 1 kits that work fine together.