updgrades to exhaust

glider · Sep 10th, 2008, 06:05 PM

If you poll different dealers, you will get varying opinions on this issue. Some say it's OK and others don't.

If any damage is done from a lean mixture, it doesn't show up for a while. It will result in burnt valves which don't happen overnight.

gadzooks · Sep 10th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Thanx Q ... I was having a brain fart on that one ... should have figured that out on my own!

smitty901 · Sep 10th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadzooks

Thanx Q ... I was having a brain fart on that one ... should have figured that out on my own!

Not hard to see hwy on this subject
1. we all know the air cooled engines are set to run lean EPA
2. we know that so called opening them up will lean them out more
3. we know this is a bad thing
4. we are told that one change pipes or ac is ok but full stage one needs download and or fuel manager help. That makes sence. But why take a chance.

From what I have seen most that do pipes end up in a short time doing AC also so they end up with a stage one away.
I have almost always figured if you're going to do it, do it right. Get the pipes and the AC save a couple more bucks up get a TFI invite a friend over throw on some brats NO BEER yet, bolt it all on go for a ride with your new power house get home park it and have a beer. Or coffee for non drinkers like me.

gadzooks · Sep 11th, 2008, 12:47 AM

Thanx everyone .. the help is appreciated

DPPoirier · Sep 11th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

AND the dealer told you the truth

Well I guess your right. Should have realized that when I posted. Sounded kinda stupid when I re-read my post. It is a very reputable HD dealer in San Antonio. My first HD, so I guess I'm a little gullible. Going this weekend to get the Stage 1 done.

NEWHD74FAN · Sep 26th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

Not hard to see hwy on this subject
1. we all know the air cooled engines are set to run lean EPA
2. we know that so called opening them up will lean them out more
3. we know this is a bad thing
4. we are told that one change pipes or ac is ok but full stage one needs download and or fuel manager help. That makes sence. But why take a chance.

From what I have seen most that do pipes end up in a short time doing AC also so they end up with a stage one away.
I have almost always figured if you're going to do it, do it right. Get the pipes and the AC save a couple more bucks up get a TFI invite a friend over throw on some brats NO BEER yet, bolt it all on go for a ride with your new power house get home park it and have a beer. Or coffee for non drinkers like me.

Smitty, you are in charge on this one...I salute you!!!

Sep 10th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#11
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,057 My Mood:	Re: updgrades to exhaust If you poll different dealers, you will get varying opinions on this issue. Some say it's OK and others don't. If any damage is done from a lean mixture, it doesn't show up for a while. It will result in burnt valves which don't happen overnight. __________________ 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!

Sep 10th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#12
gadzooks Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Jun 16th, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 58 My Mood:	Re: updgrades to exhaust Thanx Q ... I was having a brain fart on that one ... should have figured that out on my own!

Sep 11th, 2008, 12:47 AM	#14
gadzooks Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Jun 16th, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 58 My Mood:	Re: updgrades to exhaust Thanx everyone .. the help is appreciated

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