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View Full Version : I'm new...can you guys evaluate my situation? jimj90 3rd January 2006, 03:12 ok.... new to harley davidson ownership. I bought a 97 1200 custom it has a mikuni carb. vance and hines straight shots. S&S intake mikuni has been tuned for all of it. Does this mean the "taxes have been paid?" thanks CntryFun 3rd January 2006, 03:15 yeppers, it does txsporty 3rd January 2006, 03:15 Yes, that is "Paying The Taxes"!!!!!:D rottenralph 3rd January 2006, 03:19 You have paid stage one taxes. Carb, intake and air, plus exhaust. Good starting points. Now you can get the heads done, a good cam set, and performance ignition and then you will be at a good stage 2 starting point. jimj90 3rd January 2006, 22:58 yes..... the heads have been ported and polished and there's a cam in it already...the guy that sold it to me is into performance...that's why he told me he has the baffles in the pipes....he suggested I keep them in because no matter how he tuned the carb....he said he couldnt get rid of a flat spot in the acceleration....not sure if I will feel that though....not being into racing.... I want the pipes to be REALLY loud so I'm thinkin about removing. any suggestions? have I gotten off topic of taxes? bud095 3rd January 2006, 23:05 do you have a pic? Y2K 3rd January 2006, 23:10 [QUOTE=jimj90] I want the pipes to be REALLY loud so I'm thinkin about removing. any suggestions? QUOTE] Yup don't do it ;) but of you must be louder look into a good two into one like a thunderheader and have it dynotuned again. cantolina 3rd January 2006, 23:11 yes..... the heads have been ported and polished and there's a cam in it already...the guy that sold it to me is into performance...that's why he told me he has the baffles in the pipes....he suggested I keep them in because no matter how he tuned the carb....he said he couldnt get rid of a flat spot in the acceleration....not sure if I will feel that though....not being into racing.... I want the pipes to be REALLY loud so I'm thinkin about removing. any suggestions? have I gotten off topic of taxes? Sort of... If ya want loud, pull the baffles... You'll suffer in the low end torque a bit, but most folks can't really tell/don't really care... Its not all that drastic on a street machine... If ya pull'em...just retune...else you may find yourself running a bit too lean... jimj90 20th January 2006, 02:27 how do you re-tune? cantolina 20th January 2006, 02:33 See this thread: http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=4465 IMHO, this is the most comprehensive guide to understanding your bike's tuning that I could offer... |