Faq About Aftermarket Harley Parts
Thomas asks…
Why are there so few aftermarket parts for 2006 Harleys (unlike earlier models)?
I've found most of what I wanted, and I can/will make the rest myself.
I don't like the new image, either.
Unfortunately, I had to wait about 20 years to get mine.
midnightrider: looks like you had a couple. Don't get mad. I'm not knocking H-D. I like my Superglide. There's nothing out yet. Look at J&P or V-Twin. You won't find squat for an '06. And the image is the rollin' in dough lawyer/doctor in a tie, nose in the air, etc......................
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
The market will catch up, basically the demand is not there yet because people don't always start modifying a brand new bike right a way. Give it some time and the stuff will come.And as to the twin cam, it does have a "weak link" there is a nylon/plastic guide for the cam chain that wears out fairly quickly,there is a fix, a gear drive conversion, $1000.I'll stick with my stroked Evo.
Ruth asks…
Brand new Harley Fat Boy. Which type of aftermarket pipes?
Checked with parts at the dealership. Screamin Eagle pipes with all the parts, CPU upgrade, and labor is about $800. Can you just run straight pipes without all that other stuff? Or, is it necessary due to being fuel injected? Is there a better alternative?
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
I am running late this morning, but I will try to answer your question more tonight.
But a quick note, no, you CAN'T run straight pipes with no tuning of the ecm. If you are going this far, you NEED to have a h-flo air cleaner installed, let the engine breathe...pipes & no air cleaner...imagine try to run a marathon inhaling through one nostril and exhaling through your mouth...not very effieicent is it????
EDIT...continued.....
I guess James doesn't realize how severely restrictive HD's mufflers and air cleaners are....a SIMPLE change to a SE air cleaner and SLIP-ON mufflers and proper tuning will yield about 12 hp and 10 ft/lbs of torque...AND...drop the engine temps as much as 15-20 degrees!!!...and they are not THAT loud, but sound GOOD.
Now back to your question....
Technically, ANY change to exhaust or intake requires injection remapping, but in the real world, HD's SLIP-ON mufflers only can be installed with no remapping, it won't run the best, but "ok" it will still be very lean and hot running. Aftermarket pipes are ALOT less restrictive than HD's mufflers and will REQUIRE remapping. ANY change to the air cleaner REQUIRES remapping!!! HD, like everyone else, runs their bikes lean for EPA standards, lean conditions create excess heat which is bad, richen the mixture up, it runs better with more power and runs cooler.
Read up on two of my answers regarding PROPER engine tuning......
Http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgmoVPGxnUqwDJrOQrXOxX3ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20101230195455AAcVmpL
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am9GbrKyClLwG_RMdg6CSr3ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20101013194752AAzgC5Y
Laura asks…
Rebuilding a 1998 Harley Roadster 1200 Motor?
I bought a 1998 Harley Roadster last year. I had some problems with it and I brought it to a Bike mechanic. After he looked at it he told me the Motor needed to be completely rebuilt. He told me it was going to cost close to $6000 after parts and labor. This is rebuilding the motor to stock with no aftermarket performance parts. I have spoken to a couple backyard mechanics since I dropped it off and have been told that I am getting taken to the cleaners. Well am I?
Motorcycle Store Staff answers:
Eddie....first off, we need alot more detailed info. Please add SPECIFICALLY what you were told is wrong with the engine. Give as many details as possible.
A rebuild can cost $1500 up to $6000 or more, howver the $6k figure would include a complete new crank assy, heads, cases, etc.
As your question is stated, we have no idea what is wrong with the engine, so no-one can give any better details.
If you prefer, you can email me through my profile with your regular email address and we can talk further from there.
I am a Sportster specialist, 22+ year HD Master Tech, and currently own a Sporty engine powered 99 Buell X1 with over 140 horsepower.....total cost of bike purchase AND engine mods approx $7500
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