Recent content by Jmcgints

Thanks Alex. I’ve also noticed the considerable price difference. Did you end up ordering them in the end or did you go another route?

I absolutely would if someone produced a heat shield that lined up perfectly with the shorty’s

Also, on this topic, can anyone tell me the difference between the US Spec vs UK Spec Vance and Hines? Right now I am assuming the US Spec have the tag weld for the db killer removal screws which can be easily ground off allowing you to remove the db killers and the UK spec version are E5...

Older post, I know. But have been looking at the Kalinski mufflers / silencers / slip'ons and was wondering what your thoughts were? I can't find any reviews or You Tube content on them for the R18.

Just as an update to the above. I used a DB app on my phone, which I guess you could use as a comparison with standard pipes. With the phone on the seat and the bike idling outside, it was reading 82db. With the phone in my jeans pocket whilst riding spiritedly it peaked at 126db. The only issue...

Can I ask what shorties are in the pic? Because of the pipe config, the one's I've seen always seem to have a significant gap where the pipe slides on and heat shield. But yours seem to marry up nicely.

I have the Fishtails back and here's my SitRep: With the servo plugs installed and the Fishtails being basically as open as they can be, there is a much better acoustic. I will try and upload a sound recording with db numbers. It is by no means Harley loud, or even what someone might even class...

So I have been going through all the muffler / servo threads and reading about the different approaches and results all you good people have posted. So I really like the uniqueness of the fishtails but hate the anticlimax when you start that beast of an engine. With that in mind, I have received...

Thanks R12C. I really do like the almost agricultural sound of the engine but lack of mechanical knowledge means I pick up on every clack, ting, and slap wondering if it sounds normal. Makes me think I just need to get a grip and cover some proper miles 😊

Thanks evomind, I did wonder if the ‘break-in’ service was basically just an oil change and PDI.

That’s good to know and appreciate you taking the time. How many miles have you done and has it had its run-in / break-in service yet?

Hi all, would one of you good people take 5 minutes when you’re out on a ride to do an audio engine sound test similar to mine and post it here. I can’t work out if my FE, which has done 500 miles sounds a bit tappety or requires valve adjustment etc, or I’m just a paranoid idiot. I purchased...

Thanks all - answers my question and having read the “Evap canister delete” thread, there’s some very mixed views out there 😂

Hey all, a quick questions for those who are far more mechanically savvy than me…. Can anyone tell me what the cylinder in the photos is? And also should there be a rubber pipe hanging down that is only connected at one end? A breather possibly? Anyway, any knowledge you guys and gals could...