Is Stage 2 Upgrade Worth It?

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Жыл бұрын

In this episode, you hear a sound comparison between a stock 107, stock 114, and a Stage 2 107. I also discuss the pro's/cons of upgrading to a Stage 2. Special Thanks to TAB Performance and Southern Thunder Harley Davidson
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@PoppaDRides Жыл бұрын

I love my Stage 2 upgrade. I went with the HD Torque cam. I had the Zombie baffle and rode about 20000 miles with it. The loudness finally got to me. I moved to their intermediate baffle. Actually gained some back pressure, hence performance. My gas mileage is great until I push above 78-80 mph. Then it suffers greatly. Great upgrade.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I plan to do the same thing.

@garynelson9538 Жыл бұрын

I like his videos because there’s no fluff. Just straight to the points. Second I haven’t done a stage 2 because I too live in a working neighborhood

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I have to do a follow up video on my stage 2....it was waaayyy too loud! I didn't even want to start it in the neighborhood

@robertyoung5678 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video I’ll be looking forward to your next one and learned a lot. Thank you.🏆👍

@georgejunior2929 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Im getting ready to stage 2 my street glide

@RidingandWrenching 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! My only regret is how loud my motorcycle became. I do a lot of pack riding, super loud bikes aren't compatible! I have since changed the baffles....now it's still aggressive sounding without ear piercing sound

@brandonsbikes1038 Жыл бұрын

Sounds AMAZING brother!!! I just got the TAB 2-2 installed and love it. Can’t wait to get stage 2

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised at the power bump with stage 2. It's pretty nice!

@edwinjenkins Жыл бұрын

I have stage 2 on my 18 road glide ultra went with zipper cam and d&d 2n1 don't know the numbers its producing but it works for me be safe i enjoy your videos on wrenching

@W9HJBill Жыл бұрын

I did a Stage 2 Plus on my 2019 Tri Glide and couldn't be happier. 103HP and 130LB/FT of Torque. Tab 4.5 with Zombies, SE High-Flow Wedge air cleaner (to keep that stock look for stealth) a Jim's 818 Cam and Dyno tuned (screw the warranty). The "plus" over a standard Stage 2 is that I added an S&S Air Intake and got ride of that plastic stock POS one for better air flow into the motor. I also replaced the oil pump because the earlier M8s has oil sumping issues. Yeah, it is loud ... loud as hell when I get on the throttle, but it's not bad when I don't. The engine actually runs cooler. I don't care about gas mileage, but I still get over 40mpg. After she warms up a bit, at a stop light, the idle "lope" sounds incredible ... what everyone thinks a Harley should sound like. I can easily keep up with my club brothers on 2 wheels and when I take off hard, my front wheel will come off the ground nicely. Not bad for a 1200+ pound trike.

@helodriver20 Жыл бұрын

Great info. And the rally had a great turn out it !

@GlidingOnTwos Жыл бұрын

Sounding like a beast! 💪🏾💯

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@Bass.Player Жыл бұрын

It idles like the old EVO and Shovel Heads do.... I love that idle...I have a Road Star that sounds like that...

@MightyMike55 8 ай бұрын

Thank for the honest review

@RidingandWrenching 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cameronbartley6139 2 ай бұрын

Sounds awesome best Audio, I've heard from a video. I'm Getting ready to do that Star 30/30 cam to.

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Since recording this video. I changed the baffles from Zombies to the medium baffles. It was way too loud for me!

@cameronbartley6139 2 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching It sounded really good from the video

@thomasbaker1332 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, contemplating going with a stage 2 with my ‘23 RGS…happy with the stage 1 and Rinehart exhaust but like the idea of a little extra passing power

@RidingandWrenching 10 ай бұрын

My only regret is removing the cat. It made the bike too loud. I have since replaced the baffles in my slip ons....it's much better now

@baustin2402 Жыл бұрын

Wow...!!! that'll be my next set-up! 😁 Just ordered the "shark something" 4real 😊

@jasonbreedlove495 Жыл бұрын

Super happy with my Stg2 in my 17SgS with the Reaper 465 cam. The responsiveness and power deliver, along with a better tone made it worth it to me. I recently added the rekluse clutch slave cylinder, and now I feel way more control of said power. Your bike sounds great, enjoy the "new ride". Still deciding on a cam for my 21 RKS with Fm header and TAB 4.5s.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will probably keep my SG stock. If I'm able to get another touring bike, I may do another engine upgrade to the Road Glide....it will become my muscle tourer

@MissJenni_ISO Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the info and that sound!! Oh My Gosh! Gunfire.... thats too funny.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I actually feel guilty about annoying my neighbors. When we move to GA, I might not move into a subdivision

@smokin-riderz Жыл бұрын

Sounds good

@Wind.Road.Therapy Жыл бұрын

That's cool that you have care and concern for your neighbors. I'm looking for slipons for my Heritage, and thinking maybe the Tab 2 1/2's. Thanks for posting this. Ride safe🤙🏼

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I don't want my neighbors to hate me. I try to be really easy on the throttle going in and out of the neighborhood...I also don't let it idle in front of my house.

@Wind.Road.Therapy Жыл бұрын

@Riding and Wrenching same here, even though I stick have stock on my Heritage, but a Delkavic System on my Kawasaki Vulcan S

@MATTTHEGREETER Жыл бұрын

What a cool looking bike night man! Yeah, that stage 2 sounds real nice. I've considered a stage 2 for my FXDL but at this point I don't want to mess it up by pulling stuff apart haha. If I'm ever in a position to pick up a second bike, I'll definitely put in a bigger cam! I have a similar neighborhood problem. I have V&H ShortShots and my bike is pretty loud. People hear me from several blocks away. I really like my neighbours though, so I feel bad firing it up early to go to work or come home late. Lots of sleeping kids down my end. I figure I could use a stealth bike for those situations. Something stock and smaller cc. Keep up the good work brother

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I haven't ridden the Road Glide all week because I'm trying to be considerate. That ends tomorrow!

@RodHog1 Жыл бұрын

Love the videos just got me stage 2 on 2016 street glide love it but you right loud ha

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

It was soooo loud. I have changed the baffles in the right muffler. It's much more tolerable now

@KrakensGarageandAdventures Жыл бұрын

I'm running the middle grade baffles vs. the zombie baffles for the same reason. Wow! Your neighbors got feisty quick!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

They sure did....but for good reason! I try to take it easy on them......so far, I haven't gotten a letter from the HOA

@jasond9664 Жыл бұрын

I did the same stage 2 on my RG with a 107. I also have the Tab Performance w/ Zombie baffles. It was too loud for me on long rides. I ended up going to the standard baffles and it was too quiet. The solution was I ran 1 zombie baffle on the left pipe and a standard baffle on the right pipe. Worked like a charm.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I think that's what I will be doing. It's a little too loud for me

@outdoorstudios2022 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! BIG shout out to Tim from @RidgeLife for bringing me here!

@RidingandWrenching 10 ай бұрын

That awesome! Thanks to Tim and all of the team at Ridge Life!

@jessieholt9238 Жыл бұрын

Sounds good ✊🏿💯

@jayscott2375 11 ай бұрын

Love your channel bro. Thanks for the info. Appreciate you. Bout to purchase my road glide and definitely do not want it stock. I want it loud. In NJ loud bikes literally save lives.

@RidingandWrenching 11 ай бұрын

If you want loud, this is the setup! This thing is LOUD!!! I actually changed the baffles to tame it a little. I do alot of pack riding.....I'll get stuck in the back with a bike this loud

@jayscott2375 11 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching Thanks for the reply, and good point. I don't get invited to a lot of group rides. But if that changes, I will probably keep these and ride outskirts or buy a bolt on baffle for those rare trips.

@josephgalligher1058 6 ай бұрын

Sharp machine!

@RidingandWrenching 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jasonbourne4127 3 ай бұрын

I am really considering a stage 2 on my fat boy 114. I'm really tired of downshifting to 5th gear just a pass a car. Great info, sir thank you

@RidingandWrenching 3 ай бұрын

I still downshift....I like having the extra power if needed.

@martinharrison8291 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, love the honesty you give. You give the good and bad in your videos. Question, does rain affect those exposed breather filters?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I purchased a rain sock. I use it in the rain and when I wash my bike.

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures Жыл бұрын

Sounds great brother. Nice slow ride at the end as well!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I am the slow ride king! Unless Andy is around....them I will fake an injury!

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching 😂😂

@s.s.goldwing9797 Жыл бұрын

😂 Andy is the man!

@hoss6048 Жыл бұрын

I have a SE447 in my bike. Has a basic SE tune flash. Pipes are Khromewerks "Hidaway" headers with Khromewerks 4.5" mufflers with the HP plus performance insert. Not overtly aggressive, gives a torque boost where needed,this is a mile eater bike. Biggest thing is it hits that sound sweet spot for me. Low base grumble without the high pitch pop. Not too loud but not stock.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Mine is loud as hell. I may have to do something about that.

@kellybgliding Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that boi sounds awesome!!!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! Anyone who rides with KONG will want to run home and start doing some upgrades!!

@kellybgliding Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching lol 😂 thanks

@mrjkjhoedog 6 ай бұрын

Don't know how I missed this video when you posted it but glad I ran into it now. Thinking of a Stage II myself and I definitely take MPG into the equation. I know some say be smiles per mile can't be measured but I also don't want to stop a lot more due to consumption. My problem is speed limits are 70 where I am and if you're not going 80-90 you're going to get run over, and that's where my MPG suffers the most. Oh well, guess you can't have it all.

@RidingandWrenching 6 ай бұрын

90 mph will have you stopping a lot. I normally cruise around 80. I stop at abt 150-160 miles. I'm usually ready to stretch my legs at that point!

@2147crew Жыл бұрын

That 3030 sounds good! A little more power is always good bro.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

It sure is! I considered going all the way to stage 4 but don't want to destroy my fuel economy

@HDVIBE Жыл бұрын

Sounds good Cue. Stage 2 really wakes up the M8 engines. I went all screamin eagle on my Road Glide Stage 2 with the torque SE8-447 CAM. It had growl but not too loud when cruising. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I may change the baffles on the mufflers to mellow the tone a little.

@HDVIBE Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching 👍

@niagarawaygmail Жыл бұрын

The answer of course is YES!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

yes sir!

@jeffdriggs2895 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered stage 2 for my 21 RKS, with the Screamin Eagle Cannon slip ons and SE tuner. In Cali, so I’m not to concerned about being to loud, we over regulated ! Hope to see the improvement you all have experienced. Tho the 114 has plenty of muscle already!! Ride Safe!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Agreed. My 114 in the Street Glide is pretty quick. My 107 stage 2 road glide is super loud. I am going to replace the baffles and hope that it brings the tone down a bit.

@roadkingrider6532 6 ай бұрын

The Star Racing cams are great. I put the 577 cams on my vtwin. Incredible results and sound outstanding. George Bryce knew what he was doing with these cams! 🤙🏻

@RidingandWrenching 6 ай бұрын

It's been great so far!

@JonnyPinelli 25 күн бұрын

I just did the stage 2 on my RGL 114, V&H slipon, arlen nes big sucker air filter and I took off the catalyst.. It was properly dyno tuned and its not loud... my cam is a S&S 465.. bike is amazing and luckly not loud.. it's a bit louder than before the cam and it has now a deep and nice bass sound... fuel econony is around 46 mpg crusing at 75 mph

@RidingandWrenching 25 күн бұрын

That's awesome! Mine was super loud with the zombie baffles. I've since replaced the baffles and it sounds much better. My fuel economy sucks....but it has always sucked. I get abt 34mpg at 80+ mph. I'm guessing it would be better if I would slow down....I can't!😂

@jimkotouc512 Жыл бұрын

Did all Screaming Eagle Stage 2 upgrades on my 2020 Road Glide Standard. I mainly did the SE in order to maintain my warranty as my bike only had 1K miles on it when I bought it. I've since put about 6.5K miles on it with absolutely no problems. For exhaust I did the HD Street Cannon true duals which really aren't that loud. For me this upgrade was exactly what I was looking for.

@Jimarceo Жыл бұрын

Cool I have 30,569 on my 21 road glide no problems I commute 100 miles to work on nice days

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Did you notice a change in fuel economy?

@user-ej5bd4oq5v Жыл бұрын

Nice bike brother!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@cameronbartley6139 2 ай бұрын

Do ur thing.

@johnkenneally4662 Жыл бұрын

Put S & S cams and oil pump installed last year in my 2010 RG and first regretted it. Bike ran differently. Now used to it and like it. Much better oil pressure, but really don't notice huge difference in speed or torque.

@6thwatergateplumber 8 ай бұрын

I'm toying with the idea of doing a Stage II, and I wasn't really paying much attention to fuel considerations so great you mentioned it. There are times I'm moving along at 80+, and so it's a bit unnerving to know fuel gets gobbled up pretty aggressively at those speeds. On a long trip on desert freeway where you might want to bullet your way along a different thought process might have to take place...LOL....you can go some distances before a gas station shows up out here in parts of the west.

@RidingandWrenching 8 ай бұрын

I think it depends on how aggressively you twist the throttle.

@andrewschultz2504 Жыл бұрын

Cue nice sounding bike enjoy the power.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@dwight072 Жыл бұрын

I did a S&S 475 with the D&D 2:1 and the same air filter. Runs great 👍🏻

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I love the air filter. I thought about getting the cone type filter until I sat on a bike that had one. They get in the way.

@dwight072 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching it’s the best one imo

@Ucmpigs Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥 sounds great and a clean look! Man, I need a deeper wallet. Maybe this winter😂 I forgot you was down that way. I’m from Saltillo.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Look me up if you ever want to ride. I will be heading to Knoxville for Run 2 The Hills in June.

@wrb0911 Жыл бұрын

That's my dealership. Cool place. Wish I could get by there more, but I live 90 miles away. Bike sounds great, btw! Thanks for the info on this upgrade.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Southern Thunder is awesome! They are having test rides today for their rental fleet!

@wrb0911 Жыл бұрын

@Riding and Wrenching I got the text about that yesterday. We have the granddaughters birthday party today, or I'd be there trying some stuff out! 😄

@slimjimmoto Жыл бұрын

Bike sounds great

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@beerentsgarage90 Жыл бұрын

I have a screaming Eagle torque cam and tab 50cals with the stock head pipe. I regularly ride with groups and no one complains about drone. I’ve even asked that specifically to a rider buddy of mine. Lol my victory with true duals and no baffles everyone complains about

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

😂 The Victory was louder!? Wow! I will be riding to St. Louis in a couple of weeks. If there is a complaint...I'll hear about it then.

@nelsongn9 Жыл бұрын

Ride on brother

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Same to you!

@Wind.Road.Therapy Жыл бұрын

I was there inadvertently for Beale Street Bike Night, in 2010. 😅

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Beale St is cool....until it gets dark....

@xsailor1970 Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! I have the HD Stage4 and it gets going in the high rpm’s I’ve been considering the 30/30 or the next one up from Star Racing to replace it. I’d like to have the power come on a bit sooner being the baggers are 800+ lbs.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I need to replace my heavy wheels with something lighter...then I'll decide if I have enough power (is there such a thing as too much?)

@xsailor1970 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching hell no! 🤣

@user-ne1rz3sb9d 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video it was really informative. I live in Southaven, MS. Maybe we can ride together sometime in the future. I put the stag II on my 22’ Street Glide Special and I love it. Bishop Kevin Willis, Sr.

@RidingandWrenching 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a plan. I live in Arlington.

@carlbruhn1772 Жыл бұрын

You can change the muffler inserts or add a set of Tab Zombie rings to bring down the sound.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'm planning to change the baffles. I didn't think about the rings. That's a good idea!

@jeffreeves2456 5 ай бұрын

Im about to put the 30/30 as a stage 2 in my 19 CVOSG. I already have the Tab dual headers with SVT Bullies slip ons and I feel sorry for those behind me too, just not enough to drop several hundred on different mufflers or baffles!! LOL

@RidingandWrenching 5 ай бұрын

The people behind you will hate life!

@patc5599 Жыл бұрын

Buddy the Bike sounds great !!! Also I think your right fender tail light MAYBE out.or it probably just the camera angle

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

The right light is out. I have to check the wiring to make sure I didn't do something to it....otherwise I will have to reach out to Custom Dynamics to get it replaced. I also discovered that my right muffler clamp was loose!

@Roadglide117 Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I have the tabs with zombies on my Road King and they sounded excellent with the stage 1. When I upgraded the cam to the S&S 475 it got quite a bit louder. I talked to one of the guys at tab performance and he suggested running a medium louvered baffle on the right exhaust pipe and the zombie on the left. It worked out great! Still plenty of volume and sounds awesome but cut down the noise. If still to loud you can just run the medium baffles on both pipes of course.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

That's the game plan. I'm going to order the medium baffles

@Roadglide117 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching 👍they sound really good

@HandlebarGarden Жыл бұрын

Yes stage 2 wakes them up. I use Bassani DNT slip ons. Very deep tone without being very loud. You can feel the rubble in your chest not your ears. 🙂

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

My ears are still ringing from my ride over the weekend. I will definitely try changing the baffles. Hopefully, that brings the tone down a bit.

@williamrose8944 5 ай бұрын

I've got the same cam and Tab mufflers but went to Baffles nicer on the ears

@RidingandWrenching 5 ай бұрын

I changed my baffles too! Zombies were way too loud

@abdallahmoussa1983 Жыл бұрын

Planning to go with the 468 cam with a complete kit.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@jeffwinebrenner8932 Жыл бұрын

I went with the 2.5 louvered baffles, still have a nice low rumble

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I will probably do the same.

@williamrose8944 Жыл бұрын

Put a 55 mm aluminum intake manifold on too, I switched my Tabs to 2 1/2 baffles much better still sounds good opened up...

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

That's my plan to replace one of the Zombie Baffles with a louvered baffle.

@coolgeek08 Жыл бұрын

i have the exact same set up for my 107 road glide. I have the 30/30 and the tabs 2into1 sitting in my living room waiting to be installed. I have a couple of questions if you don’t mind. What were the numbers you got? Did you do a cam chest and oil pump? What tuner did you go with?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'm out of town and didn't bring the sheet with me. Seems like HP was just under 110. I think the torque was abt 115 or so, but I'll check next week when I get back. Yes the oil pump and cam chest plate were replaced

@ericroadking7564 Жыл бұрын

What did you do for a tuner? Sounds great!!!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I don't have a tuner.

@kerrylewis2581 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know if your engine feels cooler when riding. My 2013 twin cam dropped the engine and oil temps after I replaced the stock cam and had it tuned.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing. I'll do a test when the weather warms up

@Roc900 Жыл бұрын

That Cam sounds good… I’m actually considering Star Racing, Can you share your Dyno Numbers? And what made you choose Star Racing over its competitors such the S&S 475 or the Woods 22 XE?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I don't have the sheet with me, but I believe the HP number is 107, torque 115. I'll double check when I get home and post an update if those are wrong. To answer your other question, the dealer recommended this cam. I don't know much about cams and couldn't make an informed decision. I have a few guys at Southern Thunder HD that I trust, so I went with their recommendation. My only concern is the noise....the bike sounds good but is very LOUD! I am going to swap out a baffle and hope that resolves the issue. I am finding that my fuel economy has actually gotten a little bit better.

@alainsauve Жыл бұрын

Just got off my ‘21 RKS with that same 30-30 cam. Sounds amazing. Doesn’t it? Loud? Yeah. I’ve got a full length HPi 2-1 on mine. No baffles at all. Yeah. Loud. But sounds wonderful especially when wearing my custom moulded earplugs. Do you bother wearing ear protection? I would never ride without.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

WOW! I bet that is super loud. I will probably wear ear plugs on my ride to St Louis in a couple of weeks. I will probably use the foam plugs

@LJ_AF 3 ай бұрын

Will most Harley dealerships install aftermarket cams? Thanks for the videos!

@RidingandWrenching 3 ай бұрын

My local dealer did the work for me. I would talk to a couple different dealers and maybe a performance shop to make sure you get what you want.

@LJ_AF 3 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching sounds good. Thank you!

@jembo231jem4 Жыл бұрын

When does Beale street hold bike night? I like that stage 2 sounds good to me "Loud Pipes save lives"

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Bike night is every Wednesday night. I will do another video on bike night sometime soon. I put those clips in here (hoping to getting more samples of the exhaust sound)

@B702K Жыл бұрын

I’ve got TAB Zombie baffle slip ons on a stock 114 Softail. It’s loud. I need that 3030 cam. Game changer.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! You will hear a BIG difference in sound from those TAB mufflers

@bradwilliams4921 2 ай бұрын

I think that it sounds pretty good. A lil too loud for my taste on a Touring bike.

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Way too loud! Since recoding this video, I changed the baffles in the mufflers. That change brought the noise down to a manageable level!

@lawsonfan5797 9 ай бұрын

Damn, Shipmate, why you shootin' up the neighborhood?! That's Conduct Unbecoming.🤣

@RidingandWrenching 9 ай бұрын

😂😂

@Jim_Berry Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, but I would be concerned on a long 500+ mile day that it would be too loud. Plus, can you hear your sound system?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I share the concern. I'm riding to ST Louis this weekend. This will be the first test. I'll probably end up changing the baffles to quiet it down a bit

@user-vw4rv7em1k 7 ай бұрын

If you go stage 2 SE to keep your warranty, is it an issue to change to, say an s&s cam later when the warranty expires?

@RidingandWrenching 7 ай бұрын

I'm not an expert on the warranty. I would consult with your local Harley dealership with that question

@user-vw4rv7em1k 7 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenchingthanks for the reply mate!

@wrb0911 Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about doing a stage 2 on my 2014 Ultra. Did you already have stage 1 or did they install stage 1 and 2 at the same time? Also, what about extra heat generated with the upgrade? Could you tell any difference in that?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I had only installed slip on mufflers prior to the stage 2. The only draw back to my setup was extremely loud exhaust. I didn't notice a change in engine heat. Given that I have new headers without a catalytic converter, it's probably running a little cooler, but I'll check and update that info a future video. I addressed the loud exhaust by changing the baffle in the right muffler. I'm very happy with it now

@wrb0911 Жыл бұрын

@RidingandWrenching Thanks. Mine is a 103, and I'd just like a little extra power. And I also like the little bit of extra lope with the cam. Yours sounds great!

@rugershooter5268 19 күн бұрын

To quiet it down in neighborhood use 1 gear higher than should for the speed.....when I had loud bike I would come home at 25 in 3rd I would have no problem riding behind you, its a myth that it loud back there, its loudest sitting on top of those loud pipes......I can't take it, I keep pipes stock for my comfort, but I can ride behind straight pipes without bothering me in the least Not only is it safer being behind another bike but being behind a loud bike, loud pipes DO save lives......lotsa bright lights do too My brother and cousin big on loud pipes.......now they hardly ever ride, my brother always wanting to ride oneofmine......he has '89 and '13 Sportsters, both loud, and an old zuki with stock pipes he rides when he rides because he can't stand getting on them loud pipes

@RidingandWrenching 19 күн бұрын

I can't ride behind straight pipes. It's painfully loud when they are accelerating and just as intolerable idling. My bike wasn't as bad as a straight pipe, but it was pretty darn close. I ended up changing the baffles which quieted the motor a bit....not stock level, but at least it is now tolerable. I agree that sitting on a loud bike is tough. The 1 road trip I did with this setup was miserable.

@lensmith2612 9 ай бұрын

you have a brake light out on the right spear light

@RidingandWrenching 9 ай бұрын

I know. I need to reach out to custom dynamics.

@harryhowell5644 Жыл бұрын

Upside, everything. Downside none. Except the expense 😮

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

You got that right!!!

@CodyMcDonald89 7 ай бұрын

Do you think a 128-131” is worth the 7k price tag or is stage 2 to you enough power for just about anyone’s needs

@RidingandWrenching 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, my stage 2 is enough for me. I'd be concerned about fuel economy with the 128/131/135. If you're not concerned about that, go for it!

@bentronparker5441 Жыл бұрын

What night is bike night in Memphis. I am just in Little Rock Arkansas

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Wednesday night. Starts abt 5:30 or so

@stephenostendorf6834 Жыл бұрын

The one thing I've always been concerned about with a stage two is gas mileage. Have you seen a significant drop in fuel economy over stock?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed a change. It's possible that it's gotten a little better due to getting the bike tuned. Heavy twisting of the throttle would be the cause of lost mpgs

@125saito Жыл бұрын

Stephen R&W is spot on. I installed a Red Shift 468 and got a dyno tune two years ago and actually increased mileage by one mpg. But when you open the throttle you can practically see the fuel gage go down.

@jimmiewilson1744 Жыл бұрын

What Cam did you have installed??

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Star Racing 3030

@eugenebrewer8674 Жыл бұрын

Did they change the oil pump with that

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Yes

@twinsixty 2 ай бұрын

is it worth to do it with the 117?

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

That's a great question. I think it depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Honestly, I probably wouldn't. Even the 114 has good power. The 117 would definitely be good enough for me.

@PBAKER1901 Жыл бұрын

Where was this Bike night at?Look like Memphis

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! First bike night of the year. I'll do a dedicated bike night video sometime soon

@heybruh3274 Жыл бұрын

Really surprised you didn't do this work by yourself. Bike sounds good. Seems crazy your neighbors mistake a motorcycle for "gunshots". Is it a retirement community or a gated community?

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I didn't have time to do it. Plus I got some other warranty work done, so I let them do it all. Not a retirement community.....just not any bikers around, so they freak out with loud noise.

@Jaynwhite_escape 4 ай бұрын

How is your mileage?

@RidingandWrenching 4 ай бұрын

Right now, my mileage sucks. I get about 200 miles to a tank MAX. If I ride hard, I don't get that much. I can't attribute it to the stage2 though.

@tonisiegel4964 Жыл бұрын

The ONLY way to tell if what you do to upgrade performance works is put it on the dyno ! otherwise you are just hearing loud noise

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Ive got 20% more HP and 300% more noise!

@HarleyGeezer1954 Жыл бұрын

Well, there is another downside. The gas mileage sucks when yo go stage 2. I am regretting mine. I'm on a quest to improve it. I love the other improvements in the low end however. Just not the cam.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a drop in MPGs yet....but it's only been abt 3 tank of gas. If you're twisting the throttle heavy, then I would definitely expect a drop in fuel mileage. We will see! If I see a big drop I will post a follow up video

@bradlozano2571 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching Isnt thats what its all about?....Twisting that throttle?,...I run all my Bikes hard....Whether its a Stage 1 or a 4....Running the Bikes to its limits...

@daddymac3296 Жыл бұрын

When I installed the s&s 475 cam in my 22 LRS I noticed my fuel mileage went down because I find myself cruising at a higher speed. The bike likes to cruise at 80-85 now where I used to cruise around 70. If I ride is slow and stay out of the throttle is still gets good MPGs.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

@@daddymac3296 correction sir! YOU like to cruise at 85! The bike doesn't care!😂 but I definitely understand...my bike has the same problem

@bradlozano2571 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching With a Stage 1 TC i cruise at 80mph....With a Stage 2 it would be 90mph...Hahaha

@f86sabjf Жыл бұрын

I like it but my neighbors would attack me after I fired that up a 5am

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I don't fire it up that early. I try to get home at a decent hour....but sometimes it's unavoidable

@jessieholt9238 Жыл бұрын

U sure that's not a stage 3 u have header,air cleaner,cam u should also have a tuner bro

@frandyperez8492 Жыл бұрын

I would not feel bad about your bike being loud if I was the owner because it is a nice looking HD and it's got such a nice rumble coming from exhaust. Now, I do have a reason to feel embarrased with my neighbors with my Shadow phantom 750 with straight cobra pipes that I think are much louder than yours but it is just that loud as it is not fast, not a head turner and again it is just a commuter bike made loud for NYC streets and distracted drivers does not sound muscular and distinctive like yours.

@nelyat3892 Жыл бұрын

I'm the same way, if im sacrificing fuel economy its not worth it for me.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Once the cruise control is set, extra power is meaningless

@nelyat3892 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching exactly!

@michaelpulice6100 2 ай бұрын

That was to loud, sir, I am glad you like it but to loud for me.

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

It's way too loud. Since recording this video, I have replaced the baffles to quiet it down a little

@michaelpulice6100 2 ай бұрын

@RidingandWrenching I had my mech put on some cobra 909 twins, some what loud but I hope it quites down later

@keithford1356 8 ай бұрын

U sound like morgon freeman

@RidingandWrenching 8 ай бұрын

I wish I had his talent!

@grampageorge3407 Жыл бұрын

Loud is not better,in my opinion.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I agree. I am going to fix that

@tankerrrtankerrr1987 Жыл бұрын

I heard Harley I'd going all the way to a stage 100, Harley needs the money and is going to milk you all for 10 more horsepower. 🤣

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'll be the first to sign up

@artvertex4152 Жыл бұрын

Do I love it ? Yes. Is it worth it ? Absolutely No... Now the bike can keep up with a stock Japanese bike with half the price. At that price this "upgrade" should come with a stock bike. Harley taxes will always be bullshit.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the stock M8 has good power....I was just being greedy with this work!

@njfinests Жыл бұрын

Tab wouldn't be my choice for an exhaust, nor would a stage 2. All Harley stages are garbage for upgrades!!!

@MrHillard1979 5 ай бұрын

So what's your suggestion for upgrades then?

@jellydick5839 10 ай бұрын

I know the cost is more but im thinking of going with the Stage III 122ci upgrade. I bet it was your wife giving you the Facebook complaints.

@RidingandWrenching 10 ай бұрын

That's possible! I've since changed the baffle on the right muffler to "quiet" the bike down a little....at least make it tolerable for anyone riding behind me. I'm actually thinking of doing a stage 4 on it....should have done that instead of stage 2

@jellydick5839 10 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching My main concern is heat. HP = Heat. I have seen a few guys doing a stage 4 trying to get max power and they have had various issues. The last thing I want is an unreliable motorcycle or one that runs so hot you cant stop in traffic. The Stage III Screamin Eagle kit won't have the HP others will have, but I hope it would be reliable.

@RidingandWrenching 10 ай бұрын

Good point! Is your bike a limited?

@jellydick5839 10 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching 2021 RGL. Another option for me is to wait till 2024 and see if the 121 VVT trickles down into the other baggers. If it does not I may trade mine in for a 2024 limited and put money in that motor because that bike will have the new fairing and infotainment.