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What did you do to your 18+ softail today?

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Old 06-04-2023, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
Hammock Seat back on the bike, and testing my cargo setup.
I havent tried the tankbag yet, but it's about time I got my stuff setup for some trips. I didnt get to tour last summer. Lots to explore this year.




WAY too much stuff girl.....have you done much long distance riding?

I've toured all over the country on my Softail with one bag.....





 
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Old 06-04-2023, 05:13 PM
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that looks like 2 possibly 3 if you have the other side bag on....she doesnt have that option ????
 
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Old 06-04-2023, 05:14 PM
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Fianlly installed the S&S intake manifold, along with a set of 5.5 SE injectors. for any one curious, i needed injectors for a 19 Street glide with 1K miles on it, been sitting way to long with fuel. so i grabbed the SE as an upgrade to my LRS and used the stockers in the Street glide.

i will say this, if the injectors are over controlled by teh ECM and A?F settings, the increase in power from the intake IS noticeable...
i could do a 1800 RPM, 3 mph launch and spin thru 1st, into 2nd and go... it now easily spins thru the mid rpm range of 2nd.

if it wouldnt have started pouring with rain, i would have some Dragy info,,,so stay tuned for that.
 

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Old 06-05-2023, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tngarren
Good Lord @FranBunnyFFXII. I cared less stuff on a 13-month deployment to Iraq.
😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 same
 
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Old 06-05-2023, 01:45 AM
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Lol you guys, I don't have saddlebags so imagine what you put in saddlebags in a backpack. :P
It's not all that much stuff.
 
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Old 06-05-2023, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by stormin08
Finally installed the S&S intake manifold, along with a set of 5.5 SE injectors. for any one curious, i needed injectors for a 19 Street glide with 1K miles on it, been sitting way to long with fuel. so i grabbed the SE as an upgrade to my LRS and used the stockers in the Street glide.

i will say this, if the injectors are over controlled by the ECM and A?F settings, the increase in power from the intake IS noticeable...
i could do a 1800 RPM, 3 mph launch and spin thru 1st, into 2nd and go... it now easily spins thru the mid rpm range of 2nd.

if it wouldn't have started pouring with rain, i would have some Dragy info,,,so stay tuned for that.
Why did you add the 5.5 injectors? I got a good deal on an open box set, never used Screaming' Eagle 5.5 injectors, but haven't installed them yet.

Which tuner are you using?
 

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Old 06-05-2023, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
Why did you add the 5.5 injectors? I got a good deal on an open box set, never used Screaming' Eagle 5.5 injectors, but haven't installed them yet.

Which tuner are you using?
M8 117 with stage 2 components and a 55mm intake surpasses the 115hp maximum efficient range of the stock injectors. Stock Injectors can reach up to 117hp, but a 117 will exceed 117hp with a max effort cam and 55m manifold, and will be held back from achieving over 117hp. 5.5g/s or higher flow rate injectors are needed to safely exceed 115hp on any m8 engine.
 
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Old 06-05-2023, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
Why did you add the 5.5 injectors? I got a good deal on an open box set, never used Screaming' Eagle 5.5 injectors, but haven't installed them yet.

Which tuner are you using?
There is very little down side to going with slightly larger injectors when doing engine upgrades. A competent tuner can make the necessary fueling changes to make everything happy. Having an injector run at ~70% duty cycle is what the target should be. Stock injectors can likely support 120hp, but it is going to be above 90% duty cycle to get that done. That is not sustainable. It will eventually lean out on long WOT pulls.

This is where having a live warm body that knows what they are doing on a dyno pays off. Canned MAP's are probably good for 90% of people out there, but I've always found better results having the bike on the drum.

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Old 06-05-2023, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneBone
WAY too much stuff girl.....have you done much long distance riding?

I've toured all over the country on my Softail with one bag.....




I'm seeing 2 bags and I'm guessing there's saddle bag on the other side making 3... ;-)


 
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Old 06-05-2023, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
Why did you add the 5.5 injectors? I got a good deal on an open box set, never used Screaming' Eagle 5.5 injectors, but haven't installed them yet.

Which tuner are you using?
i went with the SE due to availability, wanting to get the SG running, my local dealer had these and for 150 bucks, why not.

i am running the SE tuner (FOR NOW), wanting to call Fuel moto and grab a PV. but it does seem to run noticeably better. is it intake manifold alone ????, i think it is the slightly extra fuel just from orifice size alone. i didnt really fear running them without tuning, just due to harley tuning being so lean. the bike still doesnt stink up the garage, so i doubt it is rich
 


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