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i am changing out my original pipes with a set of Vance and Hines Big Radius which I purchased from Direct parts. I know that I need to do a stage one. i am not sure as to which air flow to go with and what is the dif. harley has the high air flow kit which has been recommended to me but are there others out that that are just as good or better. I am purchasing all my parts on line and taking them to the dealer to have them installed.

Also I would like to change out my handle bars with a set drilled for my wiring. i would like to keep the same rise width and pullback. Maybe in a 1.25 or 1.5 inch diameter. Any ideas or suggestions. Thanks

I have a 2004 Fat Boy that I am geting ready to service for it's 1000 miles. I have heard conflicting views on the use of synthtic oil to standard. Could some one please advise me as the the pros and cons of the synthtic oil. Thanks

I have a Yamaha V-star xvs650 and would like to add Hard Krome 2" Drag slip-ons. Do I have to re-jet?

Looking for help in the pipe department. I have a FLSTF04 (Fatboy) with the following mods to the motor.
SE HTCC HEADS/PISTON
SE-260 CAM
SE- AIR FILTER
45MM Mikuni/Pilot jet #20
Ignition Race T P/N 32124-04 HD

I have on my bike now are the Python 3 slip-ons. they have a great sound but are hurting me in the HP/TOR range. On the Dyno I am at 99 HP and 98TOR. HD is telling me that I need to go to a 2to 1 pipe to get the best out of my setup. The bike does perform better but one of the guys at HD has the same setup on his bike but is up to 117HP not sure about the TOR. He has the 2to1 pipes on his bike. Looking at it just does not fit on a fatboy. Does Python have a good 2to2 with a crossover to help with the HP/TOR. The reason I say Paython they have a good deep sound to...

Ok, I am trying to put my 76 FXE back together after I had it stored and "people" "borrowed indefinately" parts off my bike.

First things first is that I am not a mechanic, I have the SM for my bike but many of the parts are aftermarket or not original.

My first ? is about S&S Super Carburators. I cannot get my bike to fire at all. I have spark, fuel to the carb but do not know if the carb is doing what it needs to do. I have to kick start it as I all I get when I push the start button is a simple click. My bike sat stored for three years until I finally have been able to work on it.

I know that my question may not be specfic enough but I am at a loss as to how to explain what I need or the numerous problems I am having putting this bike back together. I am a first time HD...