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Do I need to change computer settings when I change exhaust systems on my motorcycle?

2004 Harley Road King Custom. I put on a Rinehart True Duel exhaust system. Now I get some popping when I let off on the throttle. Sounds cool but I need to sell it and want to stop it from happening.

I will assume you boght the Rinehart system from your HD delaership. If so then they would have re-mapped the engine to accept this exhaust system and your bike would have been all set up to function perfectly when you took it out of the service department….I assume this is what yo are refering too when you say….change computer settings……Nothing for you to do unless you remove the Rineharts and are going to re-install the original manufacturers pipes….THe poppiing sound is always there with HD scooters when you let off on the throttle it is just not discenrable on stock exhaust but once you go to an aftermarket one like your RIneharts/Samsons/BuB/Vance adn Hines etc then since the exhaust is that much louder then you will also here the slight popping-backfiring when you ease up o the throttle..You new buyer should be aware of that and if not then enlighten him of it

Where can I find an aftermarket exhaust pipe for a 1980 yamaha it 175g?


The pipe from a 1980 yz125 might fit although the tuning would be different.

Where can I find an aftermarket exhaust pipe for a 1980 yamaha it 175g?


The pipe from a 1980 yz125 might fit although the tuning would be different.

Who makes the pipes for a Harley Davidson? Slip ons or Full Exhaust?

I meant to type "who makes the best pipes"

Best Pipes Reinhart or Hard Krome, go with the full exhaust it gets rid of the cross over pipe.

Is there an exhaust pipe for my suzuki RMZ 250 that will is more quiet than stock?


It is the silencer, not the pipe, that makes it quiet. FMF Q4 series spark arrestor silencer is quieter than stock and will make more power. Supertrapp makes some that are quieter and give more power too.

Is there an exhaust pipe for my suzuki RMZ 250 that will is more quiet than stock?


It is the silencer, not the pipe, that makes it quiet. FMF Q4 series spark arrestor silencer is quieter than stock and will make more power. Supertrapp makes some that are quieter and give more power too.

How do I restore shine to a factory exhaust pipe on my yamaha r1?

It is a 2003. It has factory everything and I want to either shine the exhaust or buy a new one. How much would a new one cost? all answers would be helpful. Thanks.

Get some buffing compound that is safe for what ever coating or plating that is on your pipe and then apply some elbow-grease or rent/buy a buffer and go nuts. Also the price of a new pipe varies on whether you buy a full system or slip on or if its fitted or a universal and whether it is a brand name or a knock off. If your not looking at getting more power out of your bike just buff the stock pipe but remember that if you do get a new pipe that you should get your bike properly tuned to get the power gains that you pay for in a aftermarket pipe.

How do I restore shine to a factory exhaust pipe on my yamaha r1?

It is a 2003. It has factory everything and I want to either shine the exhaust or buy a new one. How much would a new one cost? all answers would be helpful. Thanks.

Get some buffing compound that is safe for what ever coating or plating that is on your pipe and then apply some elbow-grease or rent/buy a buffer and go nuts. Also the price of a new pipe varies on whether you buy a full system or slip on or if its fitted or a universal and whether it is a brand name or a knock off. If your not looking at getting more power out of your bike just buff the stock pipe but remember that if you do get a new pipe that you should get your bike properly tuned to get the power gains that you pay for in a aftermarket pipe.

how much clearance from my exhaust pipes should I give my new leather motorcycle saddlebags?

they are throwover bags my bike is a 99 Victory V92C cruiser

u should buy em full price to help the econmy

does anyone know if you take the rivets out of a fat bob motorcycle exhaust will the baffles pull out easy?

the motorcycle is a 2009 harley davidson you can see the rivets from the back of the bike

if you want louder or different style pipes buy them and adjust the engine accordingly. if they are REALLY loud drive by Stevie’s house every morning .

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