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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Cardsy, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. Cardsy

    Cardsy New Member

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    I am by no stretch of the imagination a mechanic, but i enjoy DIY. I am about to put some Vance & Hines Longshots on my '02 Heritage Softail and I have one question. Will I have to re-jet the Carb or just "fine tune" it?
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    welcome to B Talk , you can try & fine tune , sometimes it will work ,if you can't get it dialed in then rejet time , do you have the free flow a clearner ?
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    if all you do is exhaust and keep stock intake.....you should be fine. if you do both, then it is retune time...........
    chucktx, Jan 11, 2012
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    I installed the V&H short shot staggered on my 03' Heritage Softail Classic and didn't have to do anything, it made all the difference and sounded great !
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    I recently had the 25K Service done, so I will assume it is regular stock. I've had the bike 4 years and this is my first shot at modification, so ant advice is welcome
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    Cool - I'm thinking I will put on the pipes and see what happens. I can do the re-jet or Ccarb tune later. Thanks for the input!
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    the ac is easy to check , it will have a big black backing plate on it & the lip of the chrome football cover fits in it
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    Thats what it looks like, so i guesss yeah.
    Cardsy, Jan 12, 2012
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    if that what it looks lke go for it ,be sure to get new exhaust gaskets & snug the bolts up equal , as to not have any leaks
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    a torque wrench is your friend here......you dont want to over/under tighten the nuts........and you want to use hd clamps, torqued to specs as aftermarket clamps dont work.........
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    I am. Going to the bike shop tomorrow and get them.
    I appreciate everyone's help and advice.
    I'll let ya'll know how it comes out. Ordered the pipes last night.
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    Yup - got the torque wrench. Goin g to the bike shop tomorrow and get the clamps and gaskets.
    I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. I'll let you know how it comes out.
    Ordered the pipes last night
    Cardsy, Jan 13, 2012
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