tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67990855251042583172023-11-15T06:27:40.134-08:00vance and hinesvance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-21544361858656475992012-01-19T04:52:00.004-08:002012-01-19T04:52:50.298-08:0009 HD nightster exhaust?The wife has a 09 hd nightster, and wants to change the exhaust to a vance and Hines short shot, no problem, but harley wants to change the intake, retune and dyno test, so to add a $450. exhaust it is now going to run over $1100, is all this necessary?09 HD nightster exhaust?<br>STAY AWAY FROM POWER COMMANDERS!!!!!....Especially on Sportsters and Softails, there is very little room to mount them, and they only control fuel, nothing else.<br><br /><br><br />This question is being asked ALOT the last couple days....<br><br /><br><br />The other two answers are both semi-correct, but there is more info that you should know.<br><br />I just asked a questions here earlier asking why people make such uninformed decisions when purchasing injection tuners...comparing the PC and such to Screamin Eagle's SUPER TUNER....read the question info and posts, if you have any questions, email me here through my profile and I will be happy to help....... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a><br><br /><br><br />HD's injection will allow for a slight exhaust change with no mods, meaning a Screamin Eagle slip-on muffler, for better sound. However, The V%26amp;H Short Shots are for looks only, they are not good performance pipes at all...they are TOO SHORT and too free-flowing, even with tuning, they will not offer very good perfromance (they also tend to cause exhaust soot build-up on the wheel area). On top of that, the exhaust bracket on the Sporty's and Softails is also the exhaust cross-over, which helps make torque, eliinate that, you will lose alot of mid-range torque, the mid-range is where most of your riding is done and where you need the power the most.<br><br /><br><br />Everyone wants better sound, but what about making the bike run CORRECTLY, more effieciently, more power....all this will actually make the engine run easier with less strain, it will make it run cooler which will make it last longer.<br><br />If you open up the exhaust, you should open up the intake and let more air in...but...if you do this, you MUST remap the injection to give it more fuel. <br><br />Properly tuned, with a GOOD set of pipes, a Screamin Eagle air cleaner or Arlen Ness Big Sucker (very good air cleaner) and proper tuning, you can pick up about 10-12 hp and about the same in torque.<br><br /><br><br />Two similar questions... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a><br><br /><br><br />http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a><br>You don't have to take the bike to the dealer to do the job. You can just replace the Vance and Hines exhaust and it would just be plain loud without any performance gain. The intake must also be open up for more air, majority of the time people used Screamin Eagle intakes (which is just high flow K%26amp;N filter).<br><br /><br><br />Since it is a 2009 and it is fuel injected motor, they will have to use a computer to retune the injecters to the new intakes and exhaust system. A independence HD repair shop can perform that sort of work for you at a fractional of the dealership price. <br><br /><br><br />At the end, it is going to be one loud and fast bike!09 HD nightster exhaust?<br>I'm sorry but Al's answer is not fully correct.<br><br /><br><br />The V%26amp;H exhaust is a great one. Whats going to happen is with the better, more free flowing exhaust your bike will run lean. Lean will lead to over heating and internal engine damage. You don't need to dyno test the bike or change the intake however. Take it to a non dealer shop. Since your bike is fuel injected it will need to be tuned for that exhaust. The "map" in the computer will not work correctly as the other sensors are feeding it information it is not set up for. You can, have them adjust your fuel injection computer for one general "map" or, (what I would do) is buy a Power Commander. It's easy to install and will automatically adjust your computer to get the best performance no matter where you ride the bike. A simple EGA test will determine if the bike is running correctly. Loud does not = fast<br>No, it's not necessary. If you keep the exhaust stock, you will have $1,100 in your pocket for gas, you won't be jeopardizing the bike's warranty...and your wife won't be annoying the neighbors with another loud Harley. Truly a "win-win" situation!09 HD nightster exhaust?<br>A buddy of mine had the short shots on his 09 nightster with the v%26amp;h fuel pak and he was very dissapointed in the performance.They sounded ok and looked good but that was it.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-41553151559769406392012-01-19T04:52:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:52:39.005-08:00Biker almost got splashed today?the old lady and i were coming home from dinner, and was at a light behind an obvious 'grandma'. 2 bikes were inbound coming out of the sun; 1 a rice rocket, another a v-rod. dumb broad practically left turned the v-rod that missed her by inches. she didnt even flinch. i could see both bikes thru the windshield, but i noticed: rocket boy had the highs on.....v-rod didnt. i should also point out that rocket boy didnt have a loud pipe. hd boy had at least a vance and hines. the window was cracked even, and i didnt hear the v-rod until it would have been from 1 cage length out. i consider that danger close when a bike is inbound at 40 mph and a cage turns in front of the bike. the ONLY thing i did hear is his back tire squeal from lockin it up. could u have done different?Biker almost got splashed today?<br>this is why i always ride with the brights on. when the sun is behind u, the glare on a cage's windsheild will practically hide u. that headlight is the only thing that makes u stick out, but they still have to be on the beam. another thing i do when coming in out of the sun, is do slight s-turns; it doesnt take much room to carve an 's', and if that will help a blind bat to see me, i'm all for it.<br><br />seems to me this loud pipe guy wound up getting complacent...and that almost costed him.Biker almost got splashed today?<br>If you're looking for a blessing for loud pipes, you won't get it from me. Consider the possibility that grandma WASN'T oblivious and was deliberately trying to kill someone. Loud pipes wouldn't help in that situation, and, indeed, might make grandma more inclined to roadrash someone.Biker almost got splashed today?<br>"could u have done different?"<br><br />Yes. I always run high beams during the day, headlight modulators work well also but I don't have one at the moment.<br><br />Also I wouldn't have locked the rear, if the tire is sliding then you have poor braking skills. To may riders down play the front brake due to misinformation or fear of flipping. I normally go through 2 sets of front pads to 1 set of rears. <br><br />Glad no one went down, this happens way to often.<br>That's who kills us, cagers turning left. When I leave my door I expect other drivers to do the most idiotic thing imaginable. I'm never disappointed<br><br />I'd have stayed off the brake and hit the throttle. The fact that the rear locked up is evidence of a novice or panicky rider..vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-64125668495136345872012-01-19T04:52:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:52:24.110-08:00Carbeurator jets?When i purchased my bike, 2000 suzuki gfs600 bandit S, it came with the vance and hines ssr2 system exhaust on it. i'm assuming the jets had been replaced with this system install. ive recently added a k%26amp;n air filter to the mix and bike is running horribly, almost no power. do the jets need to be replaced again and if so which jets and what size. ive heard main jets only and have been told 165 or 170 for the jet size. does anyone know for sure or how i could find out?Carbeurator jets?<br>Carburetor jetting is a tricky process. You can go the trial and error route. Keep changing until you get the right combination. With a free flowing exhaust and air filter, the jets should be replaced. Go the simple route and buy a jet kit. The kit will have a new jet needle and main jets. The instructions will tell you which jets from the kit you should use for the modifications you've already made. Your bike comes with a 92 main jet, so going up to a 165 is overkill and will run just as bad.Carbeurator jets?<br>I agree with guardrailjim. Another option would be to take it to a Suzuki dealer and have them fine tune everything for you. Just in case your not mechanically inclined. I'm not so my mechanic John takes care of everything for me, including drinking a little of my beer and eating at my small cookouts. It is always good to keep the mechanic happy.<br><br />Good luck and enjoy the ride.Carbeurator jets?<br>THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO DO IT PROPERLY<br><br /><br><br />As far as changing exhaust systems, the best place to go to get your bike running sweet is the local bike dyno tuner. No guess work here, they will find the correct jets and mixture settings.<br><br />None of that tuning by ear rubbish, they charge by the hour. It could cost $30 or $200.<br><br /><br><br />Another thing with some susukis, especially the across 250, is the idle needle wears quickly. The point on it wears aways and needs to be replaced every 6000 miles. Not familiar with bandit carbs, but you never know.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-50234290139070089572012-01-19T04:52:00.001-08:002012-01-19T04:52:13.694-08:00Suzuki katana 1100 exhaust?i cant seem to find very many exhausts for this bike. im getting a 93 and it has a vance and hines on it and its just to loud for me. any help?Suzuki katana 1100 exhaust?<br>try dennis kirk.com<br><br /><br><br />google <br><br /><br><br />93 katana 1100 exhaustSuzuki katana 1100 exhaust?<br>Get ear plugs...vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-74858218125753657292012-01-19T04:52:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:52:05.102-08:00Aftermarket Jets for a 1996 CBR f3?If i have a Vance and Hines Headers and Midpipe, Connected to a Vance and Hines Slip on (I dont Have them yet, but heard they would fit together).. and a K%26amp;N Air filter.. What size jets would I have to switch to? People say there are kits but they are expensive.. Cant I just buy the jets themselves cheap? Thanks. I really need to know the sizeAftermarket Jets for a 1996 CBR f3?<br>those pipes come with instructions on the jetting<li><a href='http://intrucks.blogspot.com/'>international trucks</a></li>vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-83970213904304092192012-01-19T04:51:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:51:50.797-08:00Motorcycle pipes?I am having problem trying to decide what pipes to put on my bike. I really like the way martin bros. pipes look. Someone told me they are really loud. i do want some real loud pipes, but I dont want to ruin the performance. Should I go with the martin bros? vance and hines I know are a safe bet, but im not sure I want the look that they offer. Someone please help me out.Motorcycle pipes?<br>whatever you do don't listen to this oliver guy above. First rienharts are terrible pipes the baffles will rattle like crazy in about five thousand miles, they perform terrible, and they blue. also anytime you change pipes or aircleaners. you bike has to be tuned on a dyno (hd race tuner, power commander, etc.) he thinks the motor automatically fixes it he is wrong that guy is f**king up his motor. go with vance and hines they are by far the best quality, their big radius pipes would look great on that bike but you have plenty of time to decide since you can't get the bike for a couple months. good luck<br>i put vance and hines shorts on a 06 night train the performance su@ked so i went with thunder headers thay sound grate performance is unrealMotorcycle pipes?<br>Dude:<br><br />Nice choice of bike!!!<br><br />I ride an 07 Street glide<br><br /><br><br />Pipes for you should be rienhheart slip ons. You will get the best performance without getting on a dyno the computer of the bike will reset itself. You are looking at maybe 12-15 horse power gain and with that 96 cubic engine you do not need more. I have lifted my front tire off the ground in sixth gear, more power than that I really don't need. In Central California I tend to see more rienheart pipes than any other.<br>look at bubs line of pipesMotorcycle pipes?<br>Would help to know what bike you are talking about.<br><br /><br><br />In general 2 into 1 pipes are better performance, but I don't like the look of them. So I went with the V%26amp;H Big shots that have a hidden cross over, that make the two into two perform closer to two into one pipes.<br><br /><br><br />In general true straight pipes are very loud, and only effective at the race track at wide open throttle. For everyday application, you need some backpressure for efficiency.<br><br /><br><br />Pipe selection for looks and sound, is a very subjective choice. <br><br /><br><br />On my bike (VTX 1800R) the V%26amp;H sound good (IMHO), but are a bit louder than I would like, and seem to do well for performance.<br><br /><br><br />Try to find the same pipes as you are looking at, and see if you like how they look and sound mounted. Always best to see on your bike specifically, but looking at the same pipes on a similiar bike may be the best you can do.<br>Martain Brothers pipes look cool but are looks only. They are not designed to perform and have no baffles. Additionally, I don't believe any of their pipes are plumbed for the sensors on the injected bikes.<br><br /> If you want pipes that are designed for your bike and are set up for the injection sensors, check out Vance and Hines or Hooker.<br>just remap ur fuel injection after the pipe swap. U shouldn't loose much power. U will probably gain on the upper end of the RPM's. U will loose power through ur mid range though. Drag bike riders use the short unbaffled pipes like the martin bro's.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-24714292694928668492012-01-19T04:51:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:51:34.263-08:00Harley Davidson Nightster?I have a 2008 harley davidson nightster i want to debaffle it does it make it sound better or not a big difference, oh and how do i do it? They said drilling a 3/8 hole or even a 1/2 hole makes it sound good, sorry just have to save to get my actual vance and hines exhaust. thanks for the input.Harley Davidson Nightster?<br>OK, I'll do it again....<br><br /><br><br />Be warned, both of these will affect your performance. <br><br />The complete baffle removal will drop your bottom end response noticeably.<br><br /><br><br />You will need to remove the mufflers.<br><br />With a hole saw that just barely fits inside the end of the outer case, cut the baffle where it joins the case at the outlet end.<br><br />You may also use a Dremel or die grinder with a carbide burr.<br><br />Remove all sharp edges.<br><br />From the inlet end, push the baffle out. They are friction fit at the inlet, held in place by a rolled edge at the outlet (where you cut it free).<br><br /><br><br />The other option, good sound, and retains some back pressure:<br><br />Remove the mufflers.<br><br />From the inlet end, insert a piece of 1/2" black iron pipe.<br><br />With a large hammer, whale it through the center plate in the baffle.<br><br />Drive the pipe completely through and out the other end.<br><br /><br><br />With either method, you will want to re-tune. Even if you don't need to.<br><br />Chances are you will. You just changed the airflow through the engine, and may need more fuel to compensate.<br><br /><br><br />You best bet would be to wait for your pipes (and tuner).<br>I do know that punching out the baffle is possible. I did it on my bike before I bought my exhaust. I put Python3 s on it and made a world of difference. But putting several 3/8 holes through the baffle plate is possible. Removal of the baffles is not.Harley Davidson Nightster?<br>Notice these questions on how to make exhaust louder always come from HD owners. I always love to hear their loud exhaust pipes as I blow by on my Victory.<br><br /><br><br />Classic Harley low tech performance upgrade. Drill holes in the muffler.<br>You should be able to take the baffel out, the older Harleys had a nut and bolt holding them in.havent looked at the newer ones sorryHarley Davidson Nightster?<br>I would wait and save for the vance and hines. It will be worth the wait.<br>Have some consideration for others who are not thrilled with the sound of your wimpy bike.<br><br /><br><br />Harley Davidson....number one at converting gasoline into noise without the pesky side effect of horsepower.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-12419979636524579722012-01-19T04:51:00.001-08:002012-01-19T04:51:14.749-08:002005 Harley Classic with EFI upgrade - will this work?I want to replace my stock air cleaner and exhaust system with an Arlen Ness, "big sucka" and Vance and HInes Pro Pipe HS. If I use a Power Commander to dynamically alter the fuel will I see need an ECM reprogram and would a dynamometer run result in the best fine tuning for performance in torgue and HP in the 0 to 100mph range. thanks.2005 Harley Classic with EFI upgrade - will this work?<br>The power commander has a memory and a usb port to download into your computer. You can use this information with the software supplied by dynojet to create your own curves. No dyno testing is nessecary.2005 Harley Classic with EFI upgrade - will this work?<br>I wish I could answer your question, but I just bought a 2006 springer softail w/ fuel injection and love it! Enjoy yours!!2005 Harley Classic with EFI upgrade - will this work?<br>use harley's efi tunervance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-20959545732770239022012-01-19T04:51:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:51:04.181-08:00Sportster 48 Exhaust Change?I have a 2010 Sportster 48 which I love, but it's too quiet. I have decided to change the pipes to the common but much loved Vance and Hines Black Shortshots. Until I can afford a new air cleaner and tuner, I want to just install the pipes. <br><br /><br><br />I know I'll lose performance, but the dealer told me that if I install just the pipes I should add the Quiet Baffles which alter the flow and should therefore operate better than the standard baffles. <br><br /><br><br />Does that sound right?Sportster 48 Exhaust Change?<br>Jonathon think about this logically.Your stock exhaust has X amount of restrictive back pressure,which also has a little to do with decibels also.So you want to buy a better(louder)pipe to put on but you are going to put a quiet baffle in it.Is it just me or did you just fork out some money for a new pipe that has a baffle in it that is similar to the one in the stock pipe.I guess I don't get the reasoning behind this except that you want to have some Vance-Hines pipes on them.Why don't you just wait until you have all the cheese and do it all at the same time cause believe me,you will need a bit of tuning done to it to make it right. Last year I was at a big bike show--I saw a lot of people around the Vance-Hines tent.They were offering almost 50% off to any one who wanted to get their bike done at the show so people could see and witness all that was involved in the change over.One brave soul stepped out and gave them the nod to go ahead with his bike.This was 11 am- So I watched for ten minutes or so and went for a walk to see all the bikes.An hour later we kept hearing this really loud bike that had a tremendous backfire every time they let off the gas-we thought it was a fire shooter.This was all going on at the V-H tent on this guys poor bike.3 hours this went on until the guy said he had heard enough they couldn't get the tuning down correctly and this was a V-H tech.They put the old stuff back on and the bike ran like a champ.Just a thought!Sportster 48 Exhaust Change?<br>Just don't do it. Loud pipes are terrible for our sport. Your bike will gain very little performance with a pipe change. It will gain a bunch of annoyance factor.Sportster 48 Exhaust Change?<br>Yes and you may not need to remap the injection system.<br>Leave the air intake alone and you won't need to remap..vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-77663773918138296002012-01-19T04:50:00.004-08:002012-01-19T04:50:54.744-08:00R6 Muffler on a YZF 600R?I have an aftermaket Vance and Hines that I don't like at all. Has anyone tried or considered putting the stock Titanium R6 muffler on their YZF? I'm wondering if the muffler will be able to clear the swingarm and footpeg? They are cheap and would look better than the stock pipe I think... Any thoughts? Anyone heard of it?R6 Muffler on a YZF 600R?<br>an fmf pipe is better but and r6 will do<li><a href='http://comparecars-comparecars.blogspot.com/'>compare cars</a></li>vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-19307866781279949012012-01-19T04:50:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:50:43.233-08:00Why is my bike backfiring?I have a 93 shadow vt1100 and when you let off the gas at high rpms I'm getting a backfiring. Some people think it sounds good but I don't really like it. I'm not sure if its the Vance and Hines exhaust thats on it or if there's something else. Any help please. ThanksWhy is my bike backfiring?<br>When after market pipes are fitted it should be rejetted to suit but needs to by someone who knows how to do it properly its not just a case of buying a couple of jets and putting them in. If you are only using unleaded put premium in and you will notice a big differenceWhy is my bike backfiring?<br>If you changed exhausts without re-jetting the carbs you are running lean. Your air/ fuel mix needs more fuel.<br><br /><br><br />If you have re-jetted the carbs, then you may need to balance them.Why is my bike backfiring?<br>Your aftermarket exhaust has probably leaned out your mixture if you did not re-jet for it. A leak at the exhaust pipe flange could also cause backfiring.<br>Either exhaust leak or fuel mixture is off causing bike to run lean. Check for leaks in the exhaust and adjust pilot screw if necessary. This will make your fuel mixture richer. If you don't know how to do it yourself take it to someone you trust. Decel popping won't hurt anything by the way.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-47302312414445029302012-01-19T04:50:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:50:29.369-08:00Typical displacement/ HP gain/loss from aftermarket pipes.?Im looking to find the stats on Vance and Hines Cruzer and Cobra 2 into 1 Powerpro HP pipes. as much info as possible. I have the prices but im trying to find more stats.Typical displacement/ HP gain/loss from aftermarket pipes.?<br>Good luck. Stats on bike mods are hardly ever given. Bikes have fairly simple, short exhaust systems. There usually isn't a lot to be gained. Often, bikes lose a little, but not always. Anyways, it is all pretty anecdotal since the exhaust makers don't put any info out. <br><br /><br><br />Displacement is a factor of engine geometry. It is calculated as the volume of the cylinder that is "bore" in diameter and "stroke" in height, times number of cylinders. Exhaust doesn't change that. <br><br /><br><br />Exhaust on bikes is often changed because the old one rusted out (not so much these days), or the user likes the look and/or sound of the new pipe. There just isn't a whole lot of performance to be gained with it on a modern car, much less a modern bike. <br><br /><br><br />Now, tell us what kind of bike you are talking about.Typical displacement/ HP gain/loss from aftermarket pipes.?<br>Your Aero is a 750cc, so it has maybe 40 or 42 horsepower. If you get 3 more horsepower with the new pipe you will be lucky, as most V-twin pipes are not sold on performance, more looks or sound. With your other changes maybe a bit more power. You will likely notice the difference, but its not going to blow your socks off. But hey its a good bike, plenty of power, and if you like the new pipes and other changes to make it YOUR bike go for it. If you need 100 hp, look for a much bigger bike.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-13845808432378109172012-01-19T04:50:00.001-08:002012-01-19T04:50:15.146-08:00Harley exhaust help please?I have a 2005 Harley FXST softail standard with 88ci carburated engine, with Vance and Hines straightshots HS installed by Harley. I am wanting to put unbaffled Samson Groundpounders on it because I like the sound so much better. I am wanting to know if there are any pros out there who can tell me what if anything special I need to do to it first. I have heard lots of things about back pressure, reversion cones, torque cones, nothing at all, just slap them on. ect. ect.<br><br />I am needing help so I do it right. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Where I live nobody cares about the roar! Thanks in advance........Harley exhaust help please?<br>Your carb will very likely need to be jetted a bit fatter.<br><br /><br><br /> The torque cones and reversion cones your hearing about are supposed to help make up for the lost back pressure that comes with running uncorked pipes.<br><br /> I've not been very happy with cones, they really are not the same as back pressure made in the middle of the pipes.<br><br /><br><br /> If you've got your heart set on running straight pipes, just re-jet and live with the flat spots in your power band ( usually out of the hole power is lost)<br><br /><br><br /> Consider cutting the baffles in half, better sound and still reasonable back pressure.<br>After you put them on you might want to take your bike in to the dealership and get them to re jet your carb. but that should be it. I run straight pipes on my 03. I was told all about loosing back pressure and how it would decrees power. But I have never experienced any power lose.Harley exhaust help please?<br>I've changed the exhausts on all my Harleys. The carburated models are cheaper to do. First off, when you installed the V%26amp;H pipes, did you rejet the carb? you should have. If not, your gonna have to after you install the new pipes for sure. If you did rejet, you may not have to with the new pipes, but you have to have it checked on a dyno to be sure. Dyno time runs around $360.00 for 5 hours. If your dealership has already installed those pipes on that year and model bike, it only needs a 1 hour session on the dyno since they already have the proper "map" set up. If not, they will charge you for the full 5 hours.<br><br />The reason for the rejetis this: When you change out to a free flowing exhaust, you reduce the "back pressure" on the motor, this causes the motor to run leaner. Too lean causes overheating, pinging under acceleration, and flat spots in the power band. It can also cause engine damage. Also, it is always best to change your aircleaner set up to a high volume set up like the screaming eagle stage 1 kit. This allows the motor to get more air, which cause it to perform better. It is always recomended that you change this air cleaner when you install pipes. This will increase your horse power and torque. On my '06 Dyna wide glide, by installing SE2 pipes and the stage 1 kit, I got 12 HP more and changed the limiter setting on the rpms. On my '07 ultra classic, I installed python pipes, the stage 1 kit and gained 22.9 HP and went up to 90.3 ft pounds of torque. This of course after dyno tuning the motor on both bikes. On the dyna, they had a map already and it cost me for 1 hr of time. On the classic, it cost me for 5 hrs.<br>AAWWEE....the beautiful sound of a straight unbaffled Harley exhaust. After installing the new pipes more than likely you will be running lean. Running lean can cause piston failure due to excessive heat in the cylinder. You need to re-jet the carb after the install. There 3 jets in the carb that will need to be changed. Main jet, needle jet and pilot jet. These jets work over the entire range of throtle response. To check how you are running you need to do a Plug Chop. Wrap a piece of tape around the throttle, open the throttle all the way open and mark the tape at that position.(put a mark on the ignition housing to align marks with) Now position throttle half way between full and none and mark that. Now mark positions at 1/4 and 3/4. Now get 3 sets of brand new plugs. On a set of old plugs run the bike up to operating tempature. Put in a set of new plugs. Run bike at 1/4 throttle for atleast 5 miles. DO NOT let off the throttle, but pull in the clutch and kill the bike and coast to a stop. Pull plugs and ya want them to have a nice carmel brown color. Dark chocolate is too rich and white chocolate is too lean. Now put in another set of new plugs and do the same thing at 1/2 throttle. Check plugs and put in new set of plugs. Now do the same thing at 3/4 throttle. Again check plugs, looking for that nice carmel brown color. Adjust jets accordingly, too rich (dark chocolate) needs a smaller jet, too lean (white chocolate) needs a bigger jet.<br><br /><br><br />LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES<br><br /><br><br />...............o~`o............Ride on and Ride safeHarley exhaust help please?<br>after they are on and running,<br><br />check the plugs, odds are the bike will be running lean.<br><br />not only does this hurt power but can damage the pistons.<br><br />don't let it go like that..rejet the carb as soon as you can !<br>the dealer probably checked your fuel ratio %26amp; rejetted when they installed the V%26amp;H pipes so it would "probably" be close to right for the samsons too. it should be Ok to put the samsons on %26amp; try them for a while. check your plugs after a hiway run before you let it idle, for any blisters or melted electrode indications, the ceramic part should be tan ,brown or black to be safe. plugs will usually be black after it idles a while, that just makes them hard to read.the torque cones wont do you much good with a stock cam. but may improve your idle %26amp; low speed response. I'm experimenting with cones now. with 2'' drag pipes they kill the upper rpm range on the 96"with a crane 308b cam I,m trying them on, but with 1 3/4 pipes the cones work great, I,m goin to try a 3 step 2 into 1 with %26amp; without the cones next. trying to get that exaust reversion wave into a broad rpm range seems to be more alchemy than science so try the cones out if you have the time, their cheap.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-42541359990261526562012-01-19T04:50:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:50:03.505-08:00I'm looking in to a Cobra exhaust system for my Vulcan 900 Custom... Is a fuel management must have???I'm in the process of getting a set of pipes for my bike and in mind I have a set of Cobras 2 into 1 or the Speedster slashdown. Also Vance and hines have some nice ones too. <br><br /><br><br />Here is my question???<br><br />The store that I called said that if I change the pipes then I HAVE to get a fuel management controler. Anyone out there knows if its really needed??? What happens if you don't get that? I know in a car you can just change the exhaust and the intake with out a management controler but then again thats a different world. Money is not really an issue is just that I hate to spend money on uneeded things. If you have a Vulcan 900 and added pipes can you please tell me if it really made a difference in sound and what brand did you get. <br><br /><br><br />Tks for your advise!I'm looking in to a Cobra exhaust system for my Vulcan 900 Custom... Is a fuel management must have???<br>i belive ur asking about a power commander. yes, it's highly adviseable to have 1. they're for fuel injected bikes, and they control the air/fuel mix to get the best performancevance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-57449169350752139512012-01-19T04:49:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:49:54.913-08:00How can i tell if my 2002 sportster 883 is a sport or not?vance and hines needs to know in order to get the right exhaust kitHow can i tell if my 2002 sportster 883 is a sport or not?<br>You answered your own question....it's an 883...Harley never made an 883 Sport Model, the Sport Models were 1200's only. Not only that, the only thing that made them a Sport Model was dual front disc, fully adjustable cartridge style forks, fully adjustable shock, slightly hotter cams, different combustion chamber shape and dual plug ignition.....NONE of this would matter for an exhaust system, the only thing that affect the exhaust would be forward or mid-shift foot controls.How can i tell if my 2002 sportster 883 is a sport or not?<br>Your question was answered already, but have you thought of doing a 1200 upgrade? It was the best money I ever spent on my old Sportster. The difference was amazing, and it wasn't really all that much more expensive than a set of nice pipes.How can i tell if my 2002 sportster 883 is a sport or not?<br>Buy a 2 into 1 exhaust, they out perform all 2 into 2 exhaust.<br>So you have no idea what bike you own. Why not sell it cheep to someone who likes motorcycles?<li><a href='http://duplicolor-duplicolor.blogspot.com/'>duplicolor</a></li>vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-86657155425691265702012-01-19T04:49:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:49:42.379-08:00How much can I get for my customized Harley Davidson Fatboy?I am thinking of selling my bike so I can buy a house but not unless I can list it for a good price. I'm sure I won't get a lot of $$$ back for all the custom stuff. It may be better to just keep it.<br><br /><br><br />SPECIFICATIONS<br><br />2001 FLSTF-I Fatboy<br><br />Color: Black<br><br />Condition: Excellent<br><br />9500 miles<br><br />Displacement: 95.0 ci, 1550 cc<br><br />Compression Ratio: 10.5:1<br><br /><br><br />MODIFICATIONS<br><br />SCREAMIN EAGLE SE-211 Cam<br><br />SCREAMIN EAGLE Performance Heads<br><br />SCREAMIN EAGLE High Compression Pistons<br><br />SCREAMIN EAGLE Ignition Race Tuner System<br><br /><br><br />Corbin Gunfighter %26amp; Lady Seat w/Backrest<br><br />Vance %26amp; Hines Long Shots<br><br />HD Wide Tire Kit<br><br /><br><br />Wild 1 CHUBBYS庐 16" Apes<br><br />Custom Braided Clutch Cable<br><br />Custom Braided Brake Cable<br><br />Custom Braided Throttle Cable<br><br /><br><br />Kuryakyn Laydown L.E.D. Taillight Conversion<br><br />Kuryakyn L.E.D. Silver Bullets<br><br /><br><br />Chrome Headlight Nacelle<br><br />Chrome Headlamp Trim Ring<br><br />Chrome Fork Slider covers<br><br />Chrome Upper TinsHow much can I get for my customized Harley Davidson Fatboy?<br>You've done some nice mods, but in general you don't get any of that money back when you sell a bike. The mods may make it more appealing to a potential buyer, but won't necessarily increase the resale price. Most folks will be financing a bike like that anyway and the bank is only going to loan them a certain amount based on year and model regardless of any upgrades.How much can I get for my customized Harley Davidson Fatboy?<br>Sounds nice - but any bike is only worth what someone is willing to pay.Keep it bro - you will regret this if you sell it, of this I AM SURE.How much can I get for my customized Harley Davidson Fatboy?<br>kelly blue book retail value of your bike in perfect condition is 11,850.00 dollars.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-50555072168351971602012-01-19T04:49:00.001-08:002012-01-19T04:49:26.705-08:00How much is this Harley worth?Here's the AD:<br><br />2004 Harley Davidson with over 10,000 worth of modifications and accessories. 200mm rear FAT wheel kit with 18" solid disk wheel and 21" dual blade front wheel. STAGE II engine kit with 6 speed transmission box supported by Vance %26amp; Hines pipes, SE high flow air filter element %26amp; Dinojet power commander to control the many extra added horses. Billet spike hand grips, foot pegs, custom mirrors and drag handlebar. A very attractive Harley Davidson Racing lines peel-off custom paint job to finish the power plant.<br><br /><br><br />The bike is guaranteed to run flawlessly.<br><br />27k on the clock since brand new.<br><br /><br><br />Here's a video of some images that were included in the ad.<br><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1o28SSHq鈥?/a><br><br /><br><br />Pleas let me know how much you think it's worthHow much is this Harley worth?<br>"Worth" is a varible.<br><br /><br><br />It is worth a minimum amount to the seller, the least he is willing to take for it.<br><br /><br><br />It is worth some maximum that you are willing to give to buy the bike.<br><br /><br><br />Since I do not know you or the seller I cannlt tell you what the bike is worth to either of you. All I can tell you is what the bike is worth to me -- nothing.<br>I can't view the clip now but I'll start the bidding at 50k.How much is this Harley worth?<br>I am not sure who did those modifications, but I doubt that is 10,000 of them. If it is than the seller got ripped off and you shouldn't have to make up for his mistake of not shopping around. <br><br /><br><br />Frankly, custom mod's are very valuable to the person who gets them but after a bike is 'custom' to its rider, it actually loses value to another rider since they would want a different 'custom' bike. If you like the look and feel and sound of the bike, than cool! <br><br /><br><br />Also, try to get engine hours instead of just mileage, motorcycles use mileage differently than cars, so 27k could actually be an extremely worn engine. Check the KBB and if the seller has all the stock parts to it. <br><br /><br><br />Just from looking it over very briefly, I wouldn't pay more than 15 for it, 20 would be an absolute max, and that is if it is in absolutly perfect condition with a certification from a DEALER mechanic that the engine is in good shape. <br><br /><br><br />Good luck, hope it helps!<br>$32,000<br><br /><br><br />a new HD soft tail costs $24K and you have over $10K of acessoriesHow much is this Harley worth?<br>About $9,000 if you turned it in to a dealer. About $12,000 just for the bike. With the add INS perhaps another $4,000 if he has all the receipts, and has had the stuff installed by a professional. Does he have all the receipts for the regular maintenance for that mileage. IT's right at the limit for that year so maintenance documentation will be really important. From a private buyer you can expect about $13- 15,000 tops if all the paperwork is in order.<br>what a piece of crap. i bid ten dollars.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-38835040818856359552012-01-19T04:49:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:49:12.230-08:0008 Harley Sportster Back fireing on decel after adding power commander?I just bought a 08 Sporster, I put vance %26amp; hines slip on's, SE air filter and power commander. I uploaded the map from power commander for my set up. But its not right. Its running to rich. Its popping on decel....and on cold starts...it cuts out when I try to rev.....and black smoke for about the first min. After about a min. I can rev...no smoke, only decel popping.<br><br /> Tech support from power commander was not very help full. They said I could ajust to make it less rich or more lean. But I don't know how so....The only thing I know to do is get it on a dyno "OUCH" Anybody know anything I can do besides Dyno?<br><br /> Thanks, any help would be greatful08 Harley Sportster Back fireing on decel after adding power commander?<br>The mans right, take that junk off and sell it.<br><br />Ride the bike like it came from the factory.<br><br /><br><br />If you want to go fast get a Honda.<br><br /><br><br />Sportsters aren't fast and never will be.<br>since you have already installed pipes as well as the air cleaner witha power commander the best thing to do is take it in and have it re-mapped on the dyno it scuks but that would fix the problems your having I was told by the Harley shop that as long as all I do is change the pipes I wouldn't have to do a dyno tune-up but if I install the screaming eagle air cleaner it with the aftermarket exshaust pipes i would need to have it tuned up on the dyno08 Harley Sportster Back fireing on decel after adding power commander?<br>I have owned bikes with fuel injection(Harleys)and power commanders. I know when u first start one they will run rich for awhile because the choke is working. Mine always threw black smoke for a little while after starting. Dynos will get it done right.<br>a little black smoke when reving on a cold start up is not necessarily bad. the popping on deceleration COULD be nothing more than a small air leak in your exhaust <br><br />but it sounds like you've already voided your warranty so you better let them remap it on the dyno to make sure you dont do any damage. better to pay for an hour on the dyno now than to pay for an upper end job later.08 Harley Sportster Back fireing on decel after adding power commander?<br>First, congrats on the new bike. Dont listen to those other wannabees...they all have a deep down desire. <br><br /><br><br />Dynos are expensive...but well worth...you will notice a big difference. <br><br /><br><br />Sounds like it is running to rich...might need to just turn down the oil intake...or gas input...<br>if you wanna go fast go get a Japanese bike.<br>the first thing you need to do is make sure there are no exhaust leaks, (with the motor running, take a lighter and move the flame around the exhaust port and the O2 sensors, if the flame flickers then you have a leak and you need to fix it) You did reconnect the O2 sensors back didn't you?<br><br /><br><br />If every thing is right then lean it out a little (very little) take the bike for a ride then check the plugs (light tan color is what your shooting for).<br><br /><br><br />Decel popping is common for V%26amp;H pipes. Richen up the decel portion on your power commander if it offers it.<br><br /><br><br />You can tune this out with Race tuner but I'm not sure about power commander (one of the reasons why we don't recommend them to our customers)vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-26948743389997452062012-01-19T04:48:00.004-08:002012-01-19T04:48:57.366-08:001994 gsxr 1100 question?i asked a ? yesterday and got some good answers. the is not totally stock. i guess i was thinking of motor work only. it has a vance %26amp; hines full exhaust, k%26amp;n air filters and the carbs have been jetted.i put some dyna 3 ohm coils on the bike last year and it ran great. but this year for some reason the bike falls on its face after sitting at a light and i can not get but 7,000 rpm in first gear and it has allot of hesitation. but once i shift into second it is fine, there's no hesitation and i can run the rpm up to 11,000.carbs have been cleaned. and it still does the same thing.1994 gsxr 1100 question?<br>go back to stock coils see if it stopsvance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-67791579441563624472012-01-19T04:48:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:48:45.589-08:001999 Suzuki Gs500e choking when i open up the throttle?I'll be riding all honky dory through the first 2 or 3 gears or till about 50mph and then at that point if i twist the throttle all the way and it just bogs until i get back down to about half throttle. I can still accelerate but i sucks not being able to do it very quickly from that point.<br><br /> I have a stage 1 Dynojet kit and a Vance %26amp; Hines full exhaust system.<br><br /> Just a few months ago i had to re-shim my right cylindar's exhaust valve due to some overheating issues. I have the valve clearance just fine but now it does that bog thingy.<br><br /> I have run Sea-Foam through the tank but i'll run another one to be sure.<br><br /> Is it running rich? or maybe you have some other suggestions. <br><br /><br><br />Thanks, <br><br />Michael1999 Suzuki Gs500e choking when i open up the throttle?<br>To confirm fuel richness remove your plugs are verify their color.<br><br />Make sure air box to carb. connections are not leaking.<br><br /><br><br />Based on your description and my 25 years with bikes it sounds like too much fuel and you may need to reduce main jet size or lower your needles a bit.<br><br /><br><br />Start with the plugs for a baseline and go from there.1999 Suzuki Gs500e choking when i open up the throttle?<br>Some GS500's were restricted with washers in the inlet ports, - did you remove those on doing your stage1.... i hope so!.<br><br /><br><br />Sounds like the carburation is off, perhaps the needles are incorrectly set at the wrong position. or restrictive airbox/ stuck on choke<li><a href='http://nadabluebook-l.blogspot.com/'>nada bluebook</a></li>vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-65017249775089051682012-01-19T04:48:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:48:30.684-08:00Tuner for 2011 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?Ok so I'm new to Harleys but not to bikes I have a 2011 Dyna Wide Glide with Vance %26amp; Hines Big Radius 2-2 Chrome Exhaust and a Kuryakyn Hi-Five Mach 2 Breather what is the best tuner/map combo for what I have on my bike... I used a Power Commander on the GSXR1000 I once had... Any help would be much appreciated....Tuner for 2011 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?<br>Without a doubt, the Screamin Eagle SUPER TUNER is the BEST for street use!!!<br><br /><br><br />The SEST is nothing more than an interface that reprorgams the factory ECM, with nothing to add to the bike. Power Cammanders are great for the import bikes, but severely limited for HD's for their capabilities, without adding extra modules to do what the SEST does all by itself.<br><br /><br><br />The SEST has unlimited adjustments for air/fuel ration, rev limit, ignition timing, accelrator pump, fly by wire sensitivity, auto decel enleanment to eliminate decel exhaust pop, injector sizing, engine displacement, and so on, and so on....<br><br /><br><br />Pwr Comm's can't do anything NEAR what the SEST can do, the Pwr Comm's have to be mounted somewhere, which is HARD, then, if you want further and NECCESSARY refinement in tuning, you must add a separate module for ignition timing....a/f ratio, rev limit and timing is ALL the Pwr Comms can do, and they must be ADDED and MOUNTED to the bike....the SEST does it all with nothing to add, just plug it, tune it, unplug it.... that's it.<br><br /><br><br />As far a map goes, ANY map found on line will only be a baseline to which to tune your bike from...with your engine combl, it is almost certain, you will not find a map anywhere close, dyno tuning is always a must, period, for proper perfromance. 100 identical engines, will require 100 different maps to perform optimally. Every engine is as individual as we are as humans, we all require a little something different to perform optimally, food, drinks, meds, exercise, etc...an engine is exactly the same.Tuner for 2011 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?<br>Just tune it in the key of inconsiderate douchebag.Tuner for 2011 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide?<br>You've got a gutless, loud, annoying POS Harley, don't go make it worse. They irritate enough people in stock fom.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-20283544834675788392012-01-19T04:48:00.001-08:002012-01-19T04:48:21.565-08:00Cost for for changing the exhaust on 2010 Harley Sportster Iron 883?I want to buy a 2010 Harley Sportster iron 883 and I want to put a VANCE %26amp; HINES BIG RADIUS EXHAUST. I just come from the dealer and they told me that it will cost me $1700. I was told that the exhaust cost $600, I need to get a filter $200 and fuelpak $300. I guess the rest are tuning and installation. Is this realy the case and are there alternatives?<br><br />ThanksCost for for changing the exhaust on 2010 Harley Sportster Iron 883?<br>PLEASE contact me, I have some advice for you, but too much to write here. Email me here through my profile with your regular email address so I can write you.<br><br /><br><br />To do an exhaust job PROPERLY, it can be pricey, BUT...not as expensice as they are telling you.<br><br /><br><br />DO NOT use the V%26amp;H Fuel Pack!!!.....DO NOT use ANY type of "piggy-back" add-on fuel module!!!....Go with the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner...you won't regret it!!!<br><br />If a Harley DEALER is recommending the Fuel Pack...Stay Away from them, they don't know their @$$ from a hole in the ground...The Screamin Eagle Super Tuner is FROM HD, and THE most advanced/tunable system on the market and is made specifically for HD's Delphi Injection system.<br><br /><br><br />A friend of mine just had his 09 Fat Boy done...V%26amp;H Staggered Duals $600, Screamin Eagle Air Cleaner $150, Screamin Eagle SUPER TUNER $400, and DYNO TUNING $250....$1400 TOTAL....and he picked up 12hp and 8ft/lb of Torque (would have been higher with a better choice in pipes)Cost for for changing the exhaust on 2010 Harley Sportster Iron 883?<br>You really don't need to do much to that bike. Loud pipes, save lives but, if you care about performance without added expense check your options before you buy. The 883 is the best, most tried and true motor Harley makes. The transmission on the 883 is damn near indestructible. Don't sacrifice performance for sound no matter what. If you do your homework first, you'll be happier and wealthier in the end.<br><br /><br><br />Don't get me wrong, I believe in Harley...don't trust salesmen no matter what they're selling. Get the facts first.Cost for for changing the exhaust on 2010 Harley Sportster Iron 883?<br>Buy the exhaust then call fuelmottousa.com. They will fix you up with a SE backing plate, super sucker K%26amp;N filter and a mapped out Power Commander for about $400. You can take the PC off and the bike goes back to stock. I have an 08 FLHK and they did the same for me and I'm very,very happy with the results.<br>The dealer will charge that, you can install your own easily for less than half that. Check out the vance %26amp; hines web site. Also check out Cobra, they have some drag pipes that sound AMAZING on that 883.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-69020776479482985452012-01-19T04:48:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:48:10.469-08:00Removing harley davidson slip on mufflers?I just bought a set of vance hines straight shots for my 2010 883 iron. i am having trouble removing the stock mufflers and want to avoid damaging the exaust head pipes. The insructions say not to remove the headpipes completely just to loosen. any tips are more than welcome.Removing harley davidson slip on mufflers?<br>if you have the V%26amp;H straightshots then you have a complete exhaust system. just remove the entire exhaust system. If you have the straightshots HS slip-ons, you'll have to loosen the torca clamp till it spins fairly freely ( this is the clamp holding the muffler to the header pipe ). Now you're gonna have to wiggle, or bend the muffler at the clamping area. Squirting some wd-40 or other penetrating lube will help. Holding header pipe, push down on muffler, pull up on muffler, twist and turn it. You should then be able to remove them. Keep bending, pushing and pulling up and down holding onto header pipe at same time. Kinda hard to describe, hope i got my explanation across to you. hope this helps.Removing harley davidson slip on mufflers?<br>That's a good description, Just Me.<br><br />Two things to add - plan on a half hour each, they can be a bear to get off.<br><br />Get NEW clamps. They are supposed to be a one-time use item.<br><br />They are known for not locking well with multiple uses.Removing harley davidson slip on mufflers?<br>Use a strap wrench to turn the muffler to free it up.vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-88568916805902082992012-01-19T04:47:00.003-08:002012-01-19T04:47:58.213-08:00Can anyone give some advice on pipes for a Honda VTX 1300 Please?I've been hearing mixed things from friends about diffrent pipes for my Bike, this is my first bike also considering, so my appologies im still new to the cruiser parts, and havnt hooked up with the local club yet to ask anyone, but soon! =/<br><br /><br><br />Does anyone have any expericence with Cobra Slip ons, or even Vance hines for that model, how did it sound, and how easy is it to install yourself?<br><br /><br><br /> I did hear from a friend that said he used the cobra slipons, and something about the baffels or packing being too far back and making it too loud, so he had to wrap it with wire and move it up?<br><br /><br><br />which brings me to my next Question, how much value do you put in the jet kits? or would that be somethign else also i should rely on my local shop to do both the install and the rejet?<br><br /><br><br />Thanks in advance!Can anyone give some advice on pipes for a Honda VTX 1300 Please?<br>changing slip on pipes is very easy, common hand tools and a complete n00b will be done in under an hour<br><br /><br><br />jets kits, remap, etc... is way over rated, you need to compensate fuel flow if you improve air flow. air flow does not improve with opening up the exhaust, the intake has to be opened up too, i don't get why so many people buy into rejetting for exhaustCan anyone give some advice on pipes for a Honda VTX 1300 Please?<br>T谩s maluco ou qu锚?Can anyone give some advice on pipes for a Honda VTX 1300 Please?<br>I would keep the bike stock. It looks and sounds good the way it is.<br>try the clayton mod 1st, I did mine deep and it sounds great plus I kept the original look. You can also check out honda vtx forum http://www.vtxoa.comvance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799085525104258317.post-67044239466272128392012-01-19T04:47:00.002-08:002012-01-19T04:47:45.678-08:00Do Big City Thunder Baffles eliminate the need for remapping?On a 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob can I purchase the Big City Thunder baffles for Vance %26amp; Hines Big Radius instead of having to go with the Screamin Eagle Race Tuner or Dealer remapping and the new air intake? I've heard without these upgrades you risk burning out the valves or warping the heads. I had thought about just drilling out the baffles until I learned this. Now I've decided to buy pipes but heard I still run that risk without all of the upgrades. If the Big City Thunder baffles eliminates this it would be great.Do Big City Thunder Baffles eliminate the need for remapping?<br>Hey, I've got an idea. Did you try calling them? There in the web %26amp; even list a phone number. 704-847-1222<li><a href='http://campers-campers.blogspot.com/'>campers</a></li>vance and hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03393260858320246602noreply@blogger.com0