Thinking of Changing the Factory Aircleaner

[MikeyTX]

Speaking hypothetically suppose you breakdown in Dubuque but you live in Oshkosh and you have to be towed to the dealer you don’t know in Dubuque how are you doing to go back to stock?

My whole point from the get go. Years ago, it really didn't matter. I can remember running drag pipes and a modified carburetor before H-D went to injection. Had a rubber hose (down draft tube) directing blow by down the frame to the ground. Those days are long gone. Did the same with my cars. Never sent anything back into the engine to be burned. You could tell where I'd parked.

 

[MikeyTX]

What ever tools and hose you would need to carry would be minimal, I call that cheap insurance

Op may not want to do that. I sure as hell wouldn't.

 

[JTJersey]

Slightly o/t ............ Damn I just read on how restrictive NJ is relating to concealed carry. Now back to the main topic ! :Coffee:

You have no idea. Even active duty police have to wait months for their carry permits to come in. Everything is at the whim of the local Judge in charge. If he doesn't like beards no get permit. If your his golfing buddy, no prob. I've been a licensed firearms arms dealer/gunsmith for 40 years and I don't qualify for one.

 

[Capt Jim]

I was thinking of going to the DK customs Naked Complete HIFlow 606 AC for the M8 and use my stock cover but not before my warranty ends. Then I want to go to a 3rd party waranty company like Motorcycle Agent. I think they cover aftermarket parts and the oriiginal parts.[h=2][/h]

 

[Jack Klarich]

I was thinking of going to the DK customs Naked Complete HIFlow 606 AC for the M8 and use my stock cover but not before my warranty ends. Then I want to go to a 3rd party waranty company like Motorcycle Agent. I think they cover aftermarket parts and the oriiginal parts.

That will be a good idea

Jim Palmer insurance has way better coverage and does include after market parts including tuners and air cleaners

 

[MikeyTX]

Used him for years. Former military. Great discounts. Being an independent agent, he will find you the best coverage for the least amount of money.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I also used Jim Palmer to cut my insurance on my trike

I had Dairyland for over 25 years, Jim was able to get me better coverage and cut y policy in half, I highly recommend any everyone to give him a call:clapping:

 

[Capt Jim]

I am glad to hear positive comments on the warranty from them. I may even start with them while I still have the harley warranty so I can move ahead on some ofthe mods I want to do with my freewheeler.:clapping:

 

[Crocsr]

Cat delete, muffler, air flow, tuner, etc.?

If you want real bang for your buck check out D K Customs for an Outlaw ACAnd yes HD can and will eat up your warranty on any M8 engine for AC and exhaust and tuners not approved by them and the EPA policeThe EPA has hit them hard ( HD agreed with the EPA ) over this baloney

Hey y'all, I purchased a 2021 Freewheeler last year, and would like to improve the sound a bit. I'm under the impression that removing the catalytic converter will improve performance and reduce heat, so I plan to cut the Y pipe, remove the cat, and reweld. Then purchase better mufflers, and now maybe the air filter system you installed, (I like it). I'm told doing all this will also require me to change the "tuner", and that requires calibration??(who does that)? I would sure like advice from you guys about my plan. Thanks

Croc

 

[Jack Klarich]

If you want real bang for your buck check out D K Customs for an Outlaw ACAnd yes HD can and will eat up your warranty on any M8 engine for AC and exhaust and tuners not approved by them and the EPA policeThe EPA has hit them hard ( HD agreed with the EPA ) over this baloney

Hey y'all, I purchased a 2021 Freewheeler last year, and would like to improve the sound a bit. I'm under the impression that removing the catalytic converter will improve performance and reduce heat, so I plan to cut the Y pipe, remove the cat, and reweld. Then purchase better mufflers, and now maybe the air filter system you installed, (I like it). I'm told doing all this will also require me to change the "tuner", and that requires calibration??(who does that)? I would sure like advice from you guys about my plan. Thanks

Croc

This will void your factory power train warranty, if you are OK with that

Check with Kevin @ DK Customs on pricing for a Power Vision tuner, IMO it hands down is the best out there

https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/power-vision-tuner-accessories-c120-259.htm

 

[Crocsr]

This will void your factory power train warranty, if you are OK with that

Check with Kevin @ DK Customs on pricing for a Power Vision tuner, IMO it hands down is the best out therehttps://www.dkcustomproducts.com/power-vision-tuner-accessories-c120-259.htm

Jack; Thanks for your reply. I'm aware of the warranty issue, and won't do that. I understand that purchasing the HD tuner is acceptable. Have you experience removing the catalytic converter?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack; Thanks for your reply. I'm aware of the warranty issue, and won't do that. I understand that purchasing the HD tuner is acceptable. Have you experience removing the catalytic converter?

I have not done any, but you can read here

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/27846-Cat-Removal-Questions

You can find decatted pipes on E Bay for a good price

 

[Jack Klarich]

If you want real bang for your buck check out D K Customs for an Outlaw ACAnd yes HD can and will eat up your warranty on any M8 engine for AC and exhaust and tuners not approved by them and the EPA policeThe EPA has hit them hard ( HD agreed with the EPA ) over this baloney

Hey y'all, I purchased a 2021 Freewheeler last year, and would like to improve the sound a bit. I'm under the impression that removing the catalytic converter will improve performance and reduce heat, so I plan to cut the Y pipe, remove the cat, and reweld. Then purchase better mufflers, and now maybe the air filter system you installed, (I like it). I'm told doing all this will also require me to change the "tuner", and that requires calibration??(who does that)? I would sure like advice from you guys about my plan. Thanks

Croc

John, when you make your changes check Jim Palmer for the extended warranties he sells if you want to protect your ride

Harley has allowed the EPA to impose such stupid regulations, even decatting the head pipes and using a non approved air cleaner will void your factory warranty

I think HD entered this agreement seeing dollar signs knowing they could beat the warranty on modified bikes and make up for their losses by imposing the use only our parts or else

Check here with Jim Palmer, he is very easy to work with and honest

https://www.motorcycleagent.com/contact

 

[rhino 2]

Removing a Catalytic Converter is a Federal Offense...IE....Tampering with an Emission Control Device....Harley didn't make the law...They just got caught looking the other way.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Removing a Catalytic Converter is a Federal Offense...IE....Tampering with an Emission Control Device....Harley didn't make the law...They just got caught looking the other way.

Good point, also the air cleaner is considered a violation now, not only because of air quality standards but it also can violate noise standards

 

[JTJersey]

OP can change a catch can back to stock breathing in about 10 minutes if warranty work is needed

According to HD even changing to a non approved air cleaner can void warranty, that said skirting an EPA mandate on pollution control ( could mean air cleaner and for sure the head breathers) would bring bad JUJU when seeking warranty work

What would happen if I just took off the vent hoses entirely? No catch can, no routing anywhere. Let it vent into the air cleaner cover.

 

[Jack Klarich]

What would happen if I just took off the vent hoses entirely? No catch can, no routing anywhere. Let it vent into the air cleaner cover.

Probably gona make a big mess on the filter, it will eventually ruin the filter from saturation

 

[JTJersey]

Probably gona make a big mess on the filter, it will eventually ruin the filter from saturation

If it ever gets above 30 maybe I'll pull the air cleaner cover off. Might be enough room inside for a catch can.