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Old 06-27-2015, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AngryJesus
I am not one for loud pipes but the Heritage Softail I picked up a few weeks ago was quieter than my BMW. Also, could always use more power.

I picked up a Rinehart 2 into 1 exhaust and now it sounds like a Harley. However, the popping was a bit much and I knew there was still some power on the table. So, I picked up a FP3 and an S&S teardrop intake. Both came in last night, both went on last night.

I went with the S&S because it is a classic, old school look which I think goes with the overall look of the Heritage.

This morning, I rode her to work. Popping has greatly decreased and it does seem like there is more power. Still not going to run with the BMW but it feels like it is breathing better and doing what it supposed to do. It is supposed to rain most of the weekend but I look forward to playing with the autotune.
The combination of the 2-1 exhaust, a high flow A/F and the Fp3 is a good way to go. Smoothness, decel pop, less stumble, mpg and power will improve. Also, after tune adjustments are made, allow some miles and key cycles to allow ECM to adjust before additional tuning adjustments are made.
 
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Old 06-27-2015, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by checkers
The combination of the 2-1 exhaust, a high flow A/F and the Fp3 is a good way to go. Smoothness, decel pop, less stumble, mpg and power will improve. Also, after tune adjustments are made, allow some miles and key cycles to allow ECM to adjust before additional tuning adjustments are made.
Thanks for the input. I definitely want to go through a few tanks of gas before re-flashing.

On the autotune, does it pick up where you left off on multiple rides or do you need to take it for a really long ride to get a good tune?
 
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Old 06-27-2015, 09:48 AM
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Old 06-28-2015, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetfever
I found some Take off fenders and parts locally on craigslist and converted my Slim to a Slim Boy. I thought I was lucky to find a black Fatboy rear fender with pin stripes that match the Deluxe front. Now I have an all weather bike.
Very Nice! Love the contrasting colors, looks 50's old school.

Really like the balance of black and chrome too. I think I went overboard on black out when I built my Slim Deluxe.

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Originally Posted by AngryJesus
Thanks for the input. I definitely want to go through a few tanks of gas before re-flashing.

On the autotune, does it pick up where you left off on multiple rides or do you need to take it for a really long ride to get a good tune?
The way I understand it: After an ECM flash it will take several on/off key cycles and miles to relearn/learn. I have followed this procedure on several reflashes with good success. I am not a tuning expert, but this has been my experience. Ride a few miles at different speeds, pull off and shut down, turn ignition to on, wait for a couple seconds and restart and ride again. Repeat 3-4 times total of 10-20 miles.
 
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Made is super-jealous by riding my Street Glide for 11 hours. (Yesterday)
 
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Old 06-28-2015, 04:51 PM
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Got a 170 mile ride in today up through Dahlonegha, Suches & Helen with a couple friends.
 
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Rode 370 miles today realized I need some highway pegs
 
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Wife and I took our bikes for a 160 mile shakedown ride through the Leigh Valley area of PA. Gotta get her to put 1,000 miles on her 2014 CVO Deluxe.
 


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