$400+ dollars for a set of 'original mufflers'?

You can find original 04+ 883/1200 mufflers all day long for $100 or less.

True, there aren't as many '07 stock mufflers out there yet (with the 02 sensors), but I'm sure there will be as soon as owners start putting on aftermarket systems.

If not you could always install the sensors on earlier model mufflers, as it's not big of a deal.

 

Now that you have many different suggestions/opinions, I will give you my 2 cents worth. 1st, the 07s run very lean from the factory, and if you do a plug check, they will be almost completely white, this is normal from what I have been told by HD. 2nd you can change slip on mufflers, with no remap required. The crossover on your exhust keeps the backpressure up to where it will run fine. 3rd, I drilled out my baffles and my bike ran fine, just a little popping on decel every now and then, and it ran cooler, and we all know, a cooler motor, makes more horsepower, and torque. Now with all that said, If you change your A/C, you will need to do a Stage 1 upgrade download. this adjusts your air/fuel ratio, also, not sure about this one, I believe your timing. If you are not going to do any major adjustments to your bike(other than exhust and A/c) a Stage 1 download will be just fine for your bike. But if you are going to do major engine work(mods) then you need to go with a race tuner(SERT, PC III). However, you do not need to get the HD download, and a race tuner, unles you do the Stage 1 first, and then decide later, to do other mods. But if you think you will ever do engine mods, then save a little $ and get the tuner.

 

Hi, just joined the forum (will go into that elsewhere), but I found Screamin' Eagle II slip-ons and on the advice of many, I also purchased the DynoJet kit and the Stage I air cleaner. I want to get them installed on my '06 Sportster XL1200C and I do have a friend who is an experienced H-D rider, customizer and chopper builder. His only concern is how difficult it will be to hack into the carburettor to re-jet. He's guessing that it's going to be about 2 to 3 hours for the whole job, most of it with the carb.

Does this sound reasonable and is the re-jetting particularly difficult? Also, is there any on-line documentation on installing new mufflers and re-jetting for my bike and also my friend's carburetted '05 Dyna?

Thanks!
SarahCat[&:]

 

Hi, just joined the forum (will go into that elsewhere), but I found Screamin' Eagle II slip-ons and on the advice of many, I also purchased the DynoJet kit and the Stage I air cleaner. I want to get them installed on my '06 Sportster XL1200C and I do have a friend who is an experienced H-D rider, customizer and chopper builder. His only concern is how difficult it will be to hack into the carburettor to re-jet. He's guessing that it's going to be about 2 to 3 hours for the whole job, most of it with the carb.

Does this sound reasonable and is the re-jetting particularly difficult? Also, is there any on-line documentation on installing new mufflers and re-jetting for my bike and also my friend's carburetted '05 Dyna?

Thanks!
SarahCat[&:]

 

Vance and Hines told me they won't have some of their pipes available till mid-Spring/Summer.
I was mainly looking at the Sideshots that they have for the XL.

Sucks huh?

 

Check here http://www.paughco.com/2003_catalog/page317.htm

I got the "Shotgun drags" on my '06. They may have stuff for '07.

I'm VERY satisfied with them. Triple chromed, bolted right on with no fit/lineup issues. Uses factory heat shields and clamps. Very LOUUUUUUUUUUD.[sm=lildevil.gif]

 

i have an 07 1200l , and the V&H shortshots . just had them installed a few weeks ago. I did get the stage 1 but the service mngr at my dealer said the stage 1 was not necesary, but would make the performance better and it would run smoother. ( he didn't even push for me to get it) but i did anyway , and i'm impressed with the extra power and everything about it all. see other post, someone started...got /installed V&H shortshots. re: prices. good luck

 

Remapping is NOT needed for a pipe change See your current Enthusiast magazine and read the article about the SE pipes for 2007. You can also review the forum and search for several articles from the MoCo that note that remapping is only required after a pipe AND performance air cleaner are added. Also, options exist that do not require remapping (a dealer job) such as the SERF or FuelPak.

 

I just installed V&H short shots staggered last night on my 07. They are very loud (in a good way). Paid 260 shipped off of ebay for em brand new. Picture is kinda crappy but you get the idea.
I plan to get the V&H fuelpak for it to save a trip to the dealer, and for when I get my stage 1 air intake.

 

The pipes look good (heck the whole bike looks good in the yellow and black) anyone put them on with the mid-controls? and would this be a good idea for a newbie? (my gal) I am concerned she might melt her boots on the pipes being that close