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I am unhappy with the high gear ratio, on my 04 flstc, specifically 1st gear. I can't go as slow as I want to when manuvering. Whats the best way to adress this ? Compensating sprocket or Drive sprocket? I hope to gain back some lost torque from installing a TW-37cam & having the heads ported. How many teeth to loose?

I need a little help out there. I currently have Phyton exhust system on the bike just like the Vance and Hines Big Shots...Not happly with the sound...I have been told if I take the Buffles out I will mess up the warranty. What other brands are out there where I can get btter sounds and no bluing??
Vic

Got an 05' FXSTI that I'm working on. Bought the chrome engine kit for it. I installed the chrome outer primary cover, and dumped the whole quart of primary chain lube in it (32 oz.). The HD shop manual calls for 26 oz. Next problem, is that I was supposed to fill through the clutch cover. I screwed up and filled through the inspection cover in front of it. So, I never did see the fluid come up in the clutch area as it was supposed to (hence, I added the whole quart trying to get it up). Well, I surmised at the time that the whole area is basically connected, so no problem(?) I would drain some out later if needed once everything circulated. Next project was changing out the cam cover. I was told by a buddy (with an 02' FXST) that when he changed his cover, no fluid came out....

Anyone have a suggestion of a starting point for jet & needle size (42 HSR Mikuni) for a 2004 FLSTC before I take to the Dyno ?
95" 9.8 Compression
Gerolamy Heads
V&H Pro pipe
Andrews TW-37G Cam

Can I weld on my Sportsers frame and not hurt any of the electronics?