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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Hello all,

I'm a newbie to this forum from norcal. I recently purchased a new o8' flstc. I'm luvin it! Back in the saddle again after four wheelin it for about 20 years. I justified the purchase to my wife with the cost of gas excuse. It worked! My last mc was an 80' low rider and i can't beleive the difference in the new bikes. At that time Harley was still owned by AMF and the quality was hit and miss. The only thing I don't like about the new Heritage is the sound of the engine, sounds foreign to me and the heat off the heads. I plan on changing the intake and putting on Bub Seven slip ons in hope of making sound like a hog should. Any help in eliminating heat will be a bonus.

In advance, I'd like to thank all members for the information gleened from this site.

 
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Welcome from Northern California. Proper mapping along with the intake and pipes should take care of your problem. I like the new bikes, but I sure love being able to adjust a carb.
 
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks for the reply Dorkman. I plan on doing a stage one upgrade after installing the intake and pipes.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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