So I'm sure someone has already posted asking about this but figure I'd post for myself (sorry) I have a sportster 883 2017 do I really need to get the fuel tuner first before I get the vance and hines short shots. Would like to get the exhaust then the tuner at a later date. Is there a noticeable sounds compared to having the tuner and not having one?

 

 

You can put pipes or air cleaner without the need for a tuner. If you do both you need a tuner. Factory settings are way too lean so you could also want a tuner even without pipes or exhaust.

Pipes without tuner might result in decel popping.

 

Derf is correct. One little tip: If you get both and need the tuner, don’t waste your money on that crappy one from from HD that only the dealer can do. It’s not that great & you can’t even see what it is doing, or re-tune yourself. Waste of money. Don’t let them talk you into it. Get the V&H FP3 on Amazon, or the power vision from Fuel Moto USA. Most on this forum recommend the PV, because it is technically a little better, and can be used with a Dyno Jet professional tune, which you really don’t need, unless you become a huge upgrade wrencher. For a novice on a sporty who just wants the basic stage one air and pipes upgrades, the FP3 is great. It works well and has some cool features. It also is a download on your phone so you don’t need a separately mounted gauge unit. Either is great. Just don’t fall for the screamin eagle download version from the dealer for $350. Ripoff.

 

If we can determine your stock pipes will fit my 08 1200 custom, I have a set of short shots i'll trade you for.

 

I'm totally down

 

Where you at?

 

A tuner will not change the sound (dB and tone). However you may get some decel popping (back fire).

Also,...the short shots are LOUD! Sound great, but prepared to be mentally exhausted after a long ride. I had them once. Ear plugs may be in your future