2015 48 before and after cosmetic and motor work with dyno

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08-22-2017, 09:45 AM

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It's nice to see a sportster being used as a Sportster, I mean as opposed to people trying to make a cruiser out of it. Nice bike and mods !

hah I do feel very much in the minority for how I like my bikes especially in the Harley community but I am ok with that. I didn't buy the 48 because it's less money I bought it because I didn't want a cruiser/bagger or heavy motorcycle.

It is fun going up against my friends with their built dynas, softail, glides and so on with a sporty.

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08-22-2017, 10:01 AM

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The torque and how you described the power of a Harley is why I have been having so much fun on this bike.

I enjoy modding up my toys and learning all the different ways to improve them that's why I want to know what else I can do to this bike performance wise. I'm also interested in reducing some weight.

Very intresting info info on the difference between a duel and 2-1 exhaust. Do you think the gains from a 2-1 would show in a dyno by higher numbers or a better powerband?

Both!

And there are some seriously cool 2-1 pipes for Sportsters.

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08-22-2017, 10:15 AM

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Both!

And there are some seriously cool 2-1 pipes for Sportsters.

i agree and if the bike didn't already have this exhaust when I got it I probably would of purchased a 2-1 because I like how they look especially when wrapped.

however I am not going to spend 600-800 on an exhaust and the price to retune if I am not certain my bike will make more power. As said above my dyno does not show a dip in low end torque so unless I can be shown otherwise I will not be changing it.

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08-22-2017, 10:17 AM

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On another note does anyone know about weight reduction on a 2015 forty eight? I am expecting the stock spoked wheels to be heavy as well as maybe the brake system? I also want to research rear rim/tire sizes for best performance.

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08-22-2017, 01:54 PM

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Another question,

would a coil relocation and cleaning up under the tank help cool the engine? I like the look now but have been wondering about this ever since I swapped to the 2014 tank and lifted it 2 inches.

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08-22-2017, 02:01 PM

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Hey man nice bike! What fairing are you using?

this is the western eagle fairing I purchased it from western eagle. I can get you a link if you would like.

I chose this fairing because it does not attach to the fork and I am able to use the Roland Sands tube covers.

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