Category Archives: FAQ
Do I need to Flash ECM on Harley with Stage 1?
Dougster asked: I have a 2008 HD FLH with a pair of Screaming Eagle slip on mufflers and I just bought the matching Screaming Eagle AC upgrade. Will it be ok if I install this breather kit without flashing the ECM or installing a Fuel Pack? I don't want to hurt my engine. What Do you think? Tha
Stage 1 on My Nightrain?
Nightrain asked: I bought a used Nightrain last month and I need some help. I want to know if my bike has a Stage 1 kit on it or not and I don't know how to tell. I am not even quite sure that I know what a Stage 1 Kit consists of. If it helps my Nightrain can do 110 mph in 4th gear and 120
Best Exhaust for Road King?
Diezel asked: I have a Road King that I want to build into a bit of a sleeper. Don't get me wrong, I know it's a Harley but I want a Harley that has some get up and go and that sounds awesome doing it. What exhaust will give me the most power gains of all of the Harley exhaust pipes available?
Why Does My Harley Backfire?
Robert asked: My Harley Davidson starts and idles great, but as soon as I give it any throttle to speak of it will spew fire and pop from the exhaust. It sounds terrible, is very embarassing and I am wondering if it is hurting the engine. Thanks in advance for any help you can give. Our Answer Ro
Best Mufflers for Road King?
George asked: I have a 2001 Harley Davidson Road King that has factory dual exhaust on it and I am not happy with it. I want it to be louder and to sound better. It does have aftermarket mufflers on it now but I am not sure what they are exactly as I cannot find any markings on them. Whateve
Unbaffled Pipes on My Harley Davidson?
Jake asked: I have a 2004 Harley FXST softail standard with a carburated engine, Vance and Hines Straightshots HS that were installed on the motorcycle by Harley Davidson. I really want to put a set of unbaffled Samson Big Guns on it as I love the sound so much better than the Vance and Hines p
Dual Exhaust or 2 into 1 pipe on my Harley RoadKing
Rocky asked: I have a 2001 HD Road King that I am very fond of but I would like more power out of it. A few of my friends have said that a 2 into 1 type pipe setup is the ticket for more power but I've never heard that before. I am an old school hot rodder and you always put dual exhaust on your
Best Harley Exhaust system?
Chad asked: Hey....wondering if you can help me, I have a 2002 Harley Dyna Wide Glyde that was recently in an accident. I have about $600 bucks to replace the exhaust system and I cant make up my mind what is the best Harley exhaust to buy. My question is what is the best sounding Harley exhaust
Vance and Hines SideShots Sportster?
Josh asked: Hey I have an old 1200 Sportster and I want a pair of Vance and Hines Sideshots. Are they too loud or will they be illegal or anything like that? Vance and Hines Side Shots 1200XLC 2004 model year Our Answer Josh...nice choice on bikes...the 1200 Sporty is the unsung hero of the
Which Harley Exhaust for Road King Custom?
Dave asked: I just bought a Road King Custom and I would really like to change exhaust system to give it a deeper sound. I must admit that I kind of like the low rumble of the factory system but it's not quite right. It sounds good, but just not like a Harley Davidson should. I do NOT want