Thanks for the video! Super helpful as I’m on the same bike and looking to install very similar pipes. I wonder if the exhaust ports weren’t seated flush because you didn’t end up using the V&H port gaskets and went with the bigger ones from Harley?
That's not a bad observation. I would hesitate to use the ones I accidentally bought though when comparing them with the general parts number but that's just me.
Just a heads up. Any time you pull the exhaust you need to replace the exhaust gaskets. 0 miles or 50,000 miles doesn't matter, because they are single use.
For sure. I saw some other people say you can check to see if you have to but I never thought that made sense. Even if you could get away with it, they're so cheap so why not just replace them right?
I had my dealer install this system in the brushed finish immediately before I took possession of my 2023 Low Rider ST. It looks NASCAR and sounds NASCAR. One plus is the spacer, that combined with my Joker Machine Serrated Long rider pegs. The combination of the two allows for a wider stance clearing your right knee from the stock heavy breather. Beautiful bike, great job and be safe out there!
@@aaronvandewesterlo6078 I would make an inquiry. If you’re looking to space that right peg out a bit I’m sure it wouldn’t take any more than a small block of billet aluminum, two holes and longer bolts?
Hi Warren, thanks again for your amazing video! Keep up the good work. I really want to purchase the same exhaust for my LRS, but I came across some negative comments about the exhaust. Some people were saying, that the exhaust starts bubbling and flaking off. Did you experience anything like that? Thank you in advance!
The front oil cooler does not come all the way off but if you remove hardware from the mounting brackets it moves out of the way so you can get a straight shot at that front header bolt and I went through the same thing with the brake pedal and all that blue loctite from the factory it sucked
Ah good to know. I thought about trying that with the oil cooler but ended up finding a different tool that worked. Glad to hear I'm not alone in that struggle though, I really felt like a moron for a minute.
Nice pick on the exhaust. I have the stainless. I would recommend getting some security torx bits and removing the baffle to see if you like the tone. I did it to mines now the baffle hangs on the garage wall.
Oh nice. I'm doing a cam install at the moment and am curious to see how it changes the sound/volume of the exhaust. How did removing the baffle change things for you with this system?
I'm actually planning on doing a long term review of the exhaust soon. Quick answer though is I love it. I added it pretty much right away when I got my bike so didn't really spend enough time on the stock system to notice any big power changes. I'm currently installing a cam which should make it sound even better though. My long term review video should be out in a month or two. Hope that helps. Enjoy!
@@Warren-Rides Thank you yes. Cam will make big differences in power in one way or another depending on the cam. I upped my HP/Torque like 30 or so with a cam on my 96ci back in the day so I can only imagine one on the 117. I'm staying clear of cams though for a good long while. Too much MPG loss. Way too much for me.
@@Warren-Rides So update I bought the pipes. They are on their way. I do like my Cobra NH but i've wanted this system so bad I just had to get it when I had the opportunity.
@@Warren-Rides Just installed the pipes today! Man it's just what I wanted. Run a bit hot though. Was feeling a little heat on the way home at night and only a 10min ride. I'm gonna probably add a custom heat shield from the shop I go to. Air Breather and Tuner asap. Waiting for install. Did you find one of those springs were loose? One on top are loose.
I elected not to tune it after just doing the exhaust. From what I gathered online, if you do either just a tune or just an exhaust you can get away without a tune. I had no issues, but I would say that if you think you might do intake and exahust, or even a stage II later on, you might as well buy the tuner now. I just recently finished my stage II where I did tune the bike and noticed the exhaust doesn't run as hot which is not only more pleasant but probably is a good inclination that, again while I didn't have any issues prior, it might not have been running "optimally". Hope that helps.
@@Warren-Rides I got this pipe in and installed (in stainless) and it's awesome! I appreciate your thoughts on this install, they were very helpful. For anyone reading these comments I'd like to say that bracket that pushes out your foot peg if you're running mids kinda ruins the lean angle if you're using stock length pegs. I've ordered shorter more performance-oriented pegs to fix that issue.
@@scott8233you should if you’re able yes. If you’re changing just the exhaust, you can get away without it, but if you do the air intake and exhaust then yes definitely.
It is a PITA doing your own work. Even worse having a Harley dealer do it. In my experience, the Harley dealers are 100% scammers. Do the work yourself and the dealers will immediately claim voided warrantee. Dealers are in general losers that put that warrantee invalidation threat in their pocket like a gun. It is good to do your own work cuz quite frankly 99% of dealers don't know crap. They know $$$ and nothing more. My thinking has changed these past few months...I will not be intimidated by doing my own work. If I wreck the thing, it is only $3K for a "Squealing Eagle" replacement engine. Good for you to do it yourself. Dealers can kiss my hiney.
