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06-29-2016, 10:13 PM

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I agree with all that.

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06-29-2016, 11:29 PM

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Im not a welder but I do know electronics and ESD (electro static discharge) is a real problem just handling sensitive devices by hand without being properly grounded will cause damage, some instant, some degraded as mentioned. I would remove or isolate the ECM on my ride

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06-30-2016, 11:05 PM

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Ecm is not a circuit board.

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11-24-2020, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by trunomad

Progjet complete. I cut the pipe still on the bike . Sawsall no problem. After I got the 3" piece out I noticed the pipe is not round there,there is an indent on the back side of pipe, so the freeze plug would'nt fit. I took the pipe off and took both pieces to the local muffler shop where they heated it up on a mandrel to round it out so the plugs then fit. He welded it in. $20 to him for lunch. Then a trip to dealer for new flange clip,gasket and nuts for studs. $10 to them. Got home put back together and went for 40 mile ride let it cool down then checked all fasteners for snug. The summary is I love the sound now -- big difference no excess heat on right thigh no codes. Reset FUELPAC for duel exhaust before the ride. So for approx. $35 I got the results I was hoping for. This mod might not be for everyone, but why spend $400? When you get same results for $35.

I have done the same to my 2014 street glide with Vance and Hines pipes and air cleaner except I haven’t been to a welder yet. Just using a temp plug. Now when I first cranked it loped and sounded funny so I turned it off. Tried to crAnk again and it wouldn’t start. Sounded/smelled like it was flooded. I took the plug out of the crossover and it fired right up. I believe I have the FUELPAK as well but I’m not sure how to reset it to accommodate this mod which I believe could be the problem. I want it to run properly with a temp lug before I get to welding on my pipe. Please let me know what I can do. Thanks

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11-25-2020, 06:38 AM

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Please let me know what I can do. Thanks

First, digging up a 4 year old thread isn't going to get you a good response, but second...open/start your own thread probably will.
I see it's your first post and you're a new member.

Welcome to the forum, lots of good info here.
It's kinda an unsaid taboo to dig up old threads, just FYI.

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