Short of a full system installation the gains being reported will be the tune, not the can. But at least the visual is much better.
Plus, if we're talking about the potato launcher, there's a HUGE weight savings too.+1
Short of a full system installation the gains being reported will be the tune, not the can. But at least the visual is much better.
Plus, if we're talking about the potato launcher, there's a HUGE weight savings too.
My experience with other bikes (VTX 1300S and Valkyrie ) is aftermarket exhaust actually reduced power regardless of tune. On the Valkyrie, 6 into 6 Cobra's had significantly less power than stock exhaust. On the VTX even after capping the pair valves I could not get it to stop backfiring on deceleration. It's why I'm reluctant to lose the potato launcher on the C14. So I have a similar question. If I put a slip on such as AreaP or TBR do I have to also add a PC? Can it be done without a PC but still run right and not lose any power? Will it backfire on deceleration? If I lived closer to a dyna tune facility that also had ECU re-flash capability such as Gulh motors I would add a slip on and have it dyna tuned.
I have the Area P slip on (no PC) and my bike runs perfectly. I didn't notice any loss of power after the install. I was a lil concerned about the backfire issue that some had reported with their install. I didn't get anything like that at all. I get a lil rumble on decel but I dig the sound, a lot. Also, so many guys (without slip ons) talk about slip ons being so loud and obnoxious. No way! It's just a quiet as the stocker during 'normal' riding, unless I get on it. Then it sings a beautiful song, especially above 6k on the tach.
Here's what I am talking about:
Holeshot claims that their slip on [muffler] with a custom map made 7hp more than a totally stock C14. Who's to say that a C14 with stockexhaustmuffler and custom fuel map wouldn't have made the same power???
You're such a dreamer, Poke. But I respect you for that.
Lets do a dyno and compare Robin.
Why sure the do. But changing the oil and a good wax job does alsoOil did someone mention oil? Dino will result in no gain, synthetic blend is good for a %10 gain, and full synthtetic is good for %25. If you are feeling lucky try Scamsoil, it's been advertised to boost performance by %56.9 and never needs changed