Softtail SLIM - Let's see the Pics!!!
#2911
05-19-2015 | 08:27 PM
1st Gear
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Montana
[QUOTE=SLIM DUSTY;14033594]
I haven't dyno'd it yet but plan to someday. I have the V&H FP3 and all I had to do was call them and tell them what I did and they had a dyno tested map already ready for me. It's been running extremely well on that tune so I'll just ride it as is for now.
And I would say yes, the BCT baffles are worth doing if you want that awesome straight pipe sound without losing low end power. I tried cutting the stock baffles down, first in half then in thirds, still didn't like the sound and lost more low end the more I cut off. Finally bought the BCT's and they were exactly what I was going for. Power and sound.
I have Andrews 57H cams in mine and LOVE THEM! I did do a Cometic .030 head gasket at the same time but was still a super easy job. Pulls hard from 2200 up. Tons of other stuff but no other motor work. Just RSD blunt AC and V&H big radius with BCT Thunder monster baffles.
Andrews 57H is the one that keeps on popping up. Did you get it Dyno'd.
I think it is either the Andrews or the S&s 583.
What do you think of the BCT thunder monster baffles, do they do as advertised?
Andrews 57H is the one that keeps on popping up. Did you get it Dyno'd.
I think it is either the Andrews or the S&s 583.
What do you think of the BCT thunder monster baffles, do they do as advertised?
And I would say yes, the BCT baffles are worth doing if you want that awesome straight pipe sound without losing low end power. I tried cutting the stock baffles down, first in half then in thirds, still didn't like the sound and lost more low end the more I cut off. Finally bought the BCT's and they were exactly what I was going for. Power and sound.
#2912
05-20-2015 | 03:53 PM
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 10
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From: Belgrade, Serbia
How did you do it? If you have some pics of the procedure that would be great!
#2913
05-20-2015 | 07:50 PM
#2916
05-20-2015 | 11:27 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 536
Likes: 36
"Hard tail" look
The Key to stowing everything was a LiPo battery. Much smaller and lighter.
It took some very careful moving of the wires, and "black boxes" but I did not cut anything and can put EVERYTHING (computer etc) back to stock.
LiPo cranks the 103 better than a new lead acid. I chose the EarthX ETX36C for many reasons, most of all for the built in charge protection.
Earth X is very helpful, they confirmed this battery is OK for our bikes.
My seat mounts front and rear (spring bases) are cut down, then re-welded.
I made a rear fender cover (fills the gap when moving the 'puter) and the new battery cover out of thin gloss black plastic, so no paint is needed. I have thought of adding some interest to the new battery cover with HD 6 volt battery cover held down with wing nuts, short studs. I even thought of bonding then painting some half wooden dowels to make the cover look like metal...
I did not take too many photos yet, I can next time I work on the bike. I love the seat, (VERY comfortable) but I may sell this whole "Bobber set up" (including chopped fender, light) and go a different direction.
Post 1720 has a couple more angles: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...today-172.html
Last edited by Jetfever; 05-20-2015 at 11:33 PM.
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#2918
05-21-2015 | 06:06 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: AUSTRALIA
[QUOTE=DR1FTY;14034099]
I haven't dyno'd it yet but plan to someday. I have the V&H FP3 and all I had to do was call them and tell them what I did and they had a dyno tested map already ready for me. It's been running extremely well on that tune so I'll just ride it as is for now.
And I would say yes, the BCT baffles are worth doing if you want that awesome straight pipe sound without losing low end power. I tried cutting the stock baffles down, first in half then in thirds, still didn't like the sound and lost more low end the more I cut off. Finally bought the BCT's and they were exactly what I was going for. Power and sound.
Thanks for the advice DR1FTY helped out a ton
I haven't dyno'd it yet but plan to someday. I have the V&H FP3 and all I had to do was call them and tell them what I did and they had a dyno tested map already ready for me. It's been running extremely well on that tune so I'll just ride it as is for now.
And I would say yes, the BCT baffles are worth doing if you want that awesome straight pipe sound without losing low end power. I tried cutting the stock baffles down, first in half then in thirds, still didn't like the sound and lost more low end the more I cut off. Finally bought the BCT's and they were exactly what I was going for. Power and sound.
Thanks for the advice DR1FTY helped out a ton
#2920
05-25-2015 | 09:28 AM
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 429
Likes: 4
From: St Clair County
I have Andrews 57H cams in mine and LOVE THEM! I did do a Cometic .030 head gasket at the same time but was still a super easy job. Pulls hard from 2200 up. Tons of other stuff but no other motor work. Just RSD blunt AC and V&H big radius with BCT Thunder monster baffles.
Last edited by Goldtop Dude; 05-25-2015 at 09:35 AM.