Winter upgrades

awall · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:35 PM

I talked to a dealer last week about putting pipes on my bike this winter. I really don't know what I want but he suggested SE slipons with SE intake and SE race tunner. He gave me a price for around $1000.00. He then said that he will be doing some specials this winter to keep his guys busy and said that he can do better on the price latter on. It sounds quite reasonable to me, what do you guys think? Is this a good idea or is there better options out there?

smitty901 · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:41 PM

I normally like HD parts but SE pipes will disapoint 99% of those that switch to them
most dealers do offer winter deals including free storage is you spend enough

glider · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:42 PM

I've used plenty of SE parts and never been disappointed with any of them yet.

The dealers will push the SERT or SEST (newer version) because they are a money maker for them. A TFI can add some fuel at a lot lower cost and still make the bike run better. Maybe not as good as the SERT but these are Harleys, not a Maserati.

Bud White · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:59 PM

I would do the TFI myself since you can tune it easier if you do more upgrades or changes.. most dealers offer free winter storage if you speed 500+

awall · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. I've heard that before that the SE pipes dissapoint a lot of people. Ive been thinking of going with the true duals with a pipe on each side. I really like the look but havn't heard them on a Heritage. Does anyone have experience with that set up?

Jack Klarich · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:43 PM

A lot of dealers here in Florida are pushing Rush Exhaust saying most people are not happy with S E

glider · Oct 27th, 2009, 02:12 PM

The older SE slipons were great sounding mufflers but the newer ones because of EPA are barely louder than stock mufflers. Gives the aftermarket manufacturers a chance to catch up.

Oct 25th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#1
awall Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLSTC Join Date: Jun 5th, 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 51	Winter upgrades I talked to a dealer last week about putting pipes on my bike this winter. I really don't know what I want but he suggested SE slipons with SE intake and SE race tunner. He gave me a price for around $1000.00. He then said that he will be doing some specials this winter to keep his guys busy and said that he can do better on the price latter on. It sounds quite reasonable to me, what do you guys think? Is this a good idea or is there better options out there?

Oct 25th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#2
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,021 My Mood:	Re: Winter upgrades I normally like HD parts but SE pipes will disapoint 99% of those that switch to them most dealers do offer winter deals including free storage is you spend enough __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Oct 25th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#3
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,469 My Mood:	Re: Winter upgrades I've used plenty of SE parts and never been disappointed with any of them yet. The dealers will push the SERT or SEST (newer version) because they are a money maker for them. A TFI can add some fuel at a lot lower cost and still make the bike run better. Maybe not as good as the SERT but these are Harleys, not a Maserati. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me! Last edited by glider; Oct 25th, 2009 at 08:44 PM.

Oct 25th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#4
Bud White Moderators Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 2,686 My Mood:	Re: Winter upgrades I would do the TFI myself since you can tune it easier if you do more upgrades or changes.. most dealers offer free winter storage if you speed 500+ __________________ "Tell me where I'm going, let my bones fall in the Dust, can't you hear that Ghost thats Calling as my Colt begins to Rust, in the Dust"

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
awall Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLSTC Join Date: Jun 5th, 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 51	Re: Winter upgrades Thanks for the replies. I've heard that before that the SE pipes dissapoint a lot of people. Ive been thinking of going with the true duals with a pipe on each side. I really like the look but havn't heard them on a Heritage. Does anyone have experience with that set up?

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#6
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: Winter upgrades A lot of dealers here in Florida are pushing Rush Exhaust saying most people are not happy with S E

Oct 27th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#7
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,469 My Mood:	Re: Winter upgrades The older SE slipons were great sounding mufflers but the newer ones because of EPA are barely louder than stock mufflers. Gives the aftermarket manufacturers a chance to catch up. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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