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@buck_the_atlas 19 күн бұрын

Saddleman seats are the ticket. Have you experienced the hot water bottle effect from the gel sitting out in the sun?

@theobviouschicken 19 күн бұрын

brilliant description ! yes and I will admit in the winter we are having it was welcome. hope it doesn't ruin the structure of the gel though

@buck_the_atlas 17 күн бұрын

@@theobviouschicken excellent point on the possible affect heat may have on the structure of the gel... might be email to Saddleman worthy. we cover the wife's saddleman every time it's in the sun.

@hurricane6014 24 күн бұрын

I see your problem. Harley’s were made to travel down the ride lane.lol

@frederickking1660 Ай бұрын

American women prefer inches to centimeters.

@AeroplaneHeaven Ай бұрын

😀 yeh but you get more with centimeters. 9 inches is 22 cm and you know bigger numbers is more ! thanks for watching !

@theodavies8754 Ай бұрын

I have a '99 TC88 FXDL with CV carb and the V&H straight shots slip ons with quite baffles. Super Q might be ok with standard cams and EFi but for anything with a bit more overlap and a CV they are a bad plan. I don't get why anyone makes their bike loud then wears earplugs for anything other than long trips at the same rev. I'd have a Vincent silver shadow parked in the house if money was no object.

@veibz1279 Ай бұрын

If you have to run away from fumes, your fuel mix is wrong.

@AeroplaneHeaven Ай бұрын

I dont have to run away from fumes. Volume of the exhausts but fumes no.

@frenkfurth 2 ай бұрын

Hello ... will the circle cap stay in place if I release the spring or it will jumping here and there and make noises ?

@theobviouschicken 2 ай бұрын

yes it would flop around. The spring if cut would no longer be there to hold it closed ( or in my case open as I modded it ) . Thanks for watching.

@s9enny 2 ай бұрын

Got the same bike but 2009 changed the head light to a kuryakyn led unit loads more light and less drain win win not sure if you can have them down under

@theobviouschicken 2 ай бұрын

we do actually will look into it. Computer is the issue here. The headlight is ok but the canbus error means the red light is on all the time. so I dont know when there is a real issue! thanks for watching.

@frankc3807 2 ай бұрын

Did you notice any change in performance?

@theobviouschicken 2 ай бұрын

Sort of. There was a difference initially but like all things you get used to it. The lower end was a little stronger i suppose. I am sure there are gains on a dyno but basically the average bloke on the road isnt riding a dyno . I'not sure my butt dyno can feel the difference of 1 - 2 hp. The difference in tone was the key here. And really the only reason I installed them if I am brutally honest. The mod was cheap and easy to reverse if you dont like them. I will say The volume increase has become a problem . Might do a quick long term video with the pros and cons actually. Thanks for watching.

@captmisha 3 ай бұрын

I used the two butterfly valves out of a Subaru forester. late 90's. I could manuallu adjust as needed and they fit with 4mm gap all-round when closed. A copper wanted to test my Superglide decibel reading. LOL I said I have to "close the valves" first,, oh! reading was less than a goldwing. I explained the law has NOT changed in Australia for HD and INDIAN, where "an EXHAUST valve be fitted for use in built up areas".....Some old rides still have the cable on the left side for these valves..

@orionclayton2478 3 ай бұрын

I can't find anyone that actually say these help with torque other than the two guys that sell these out of thier garage. Supposedly s and s did a dyno on these but I can't find a reason to believe that they didn't just tune a bike to show improvement. For anyone of you that don't know Harleys run like shit from the factory. And it is recommended that you get a tuner and throw it on a dyno to get the most out of your bike. Most of this due to California regulations. Easier to just tune them all the same instead of a special shipment to Cali. For all those claiming back pressure is needed, stop talking. Why do 6500hp dragsters run zoomies? Why don't they have mufflers? These are a gimmick, and this guy doesn't even mention the 20% torque increase the people claim these make from installing these. He basically just mumbles about the sound and seems to be all he's really concerned with. As well as any other video I can find on these. I've been trying to find videos actually talking about the performance improvement and it seems like everyone forgets about this part of the product.

@theobviouschicken 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for insightful comment. Its been taken aboard in the same manner it was written.

@jerrymasonmason3460 3 ай бұрын

She sounds better

@RobertPicking-lt8cr 4 ай бұрын

Looking at your video you seem to have the thunder torques in the wrong way...the sculptured side is supposed to face towards the engine and the dish side towards the end....you may not be getting the best from them!You also don’t have to remove the baffles if you don’t want to.Just saying.....😊

@theobviouschicken 4 ай бұрын

Hello Robert i had them the wrong way round. Have been playing with the best options and they are now not only the correct way but are now sitting at around 50 - 60 degrees perpendicular to the air flow. Seemed to be the best for me.

@six-pack1332 4 ай бұрын

Sounds better.

@marcmo7138 4 ай бұрын

The baggers utilize a much bigger slip on diameter. A twin cam 96 bagger will sound much different than your bike because of this.

@EldeNova 5 ай бұрын

Awesome work. Always good to see people working on their own stuff and not just buying the new part. It's a dying mindset. I might've missed it, but what'd it cost to rebuild?

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

Approx 280 AUD all said and done. And about 1 extra year of my life when I thought I had broken it all ! thanks for watching

@DevilDog59 4 ай бұрын

One item you should check and they do not tell you is when you install the new contacts for the plunger Is to put a straight edge across the top of the solenoid housing and measure the distance down to the edge of the contacts where solenoid plunger contacts it. The reason being is that the contact bends are not equal as they are a stamped bend and with that being so the plunger contacts the higher contact firmly but does not provide a good contact on the slightly lower one causing deeper pitting as the voltage is arking from plunger to contact. I usually have to remove the contacts several times until I get the both of them to the same depth. What you have done will work but the wear on the larger depth contact will be accelerated

@theobviouschicken 4 ай бұрын

@@DevilDog59 Thanks for that headsup. Hoping I wont need to take the starter motor out ever again ( leave it for the next owner :D ) but will take that into consideration . So you shave down or bend the contact that is too high ? When i did what the manual said and put the plunger in without the springs it felt seated but of course I couldnt see for sure.

@DevilDog59 4 ай бұрын

@@theobviouschicken all you have to do is slightly tap it with a hammer at the bend. They are not both equal to a 90 degree bend. Do not remove any material. Just passing on some tribal knowledge.

@shameless6963 5 ай бұрын

Feuling makes a pretty nice handlebar mount kit for the oil pressure gauge. Put one on my '02 Super Glide. Works great. Don't have to look down to see it. And it has provisions to keep the oil light.

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

I saw that but weirdly I want to keep the bars clean as possible. Well other than the rubber duck that is ! also the shovel connection. Thanks for watching

@johnjohnson2855 5 ай бұрын

Can you just delete this breather system?? Is it really needed to have a breather system ??

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

The breather system in place from the factory on the FXDC takes the slop and shoves it into the intake to get reburnt. This means that oil is coating the top of the pistons and spark plugs. Further to this sometimes you will get too much and it will then slop out of the airfilter. Deleting the factory breather will have it slopping down the side of the engine as the bolts will just be open. The method in the video is a way of taking the slop and channelling it to another area either a catch can or to atmosphere. Taking it away from the engine means the engine isnt intaking oil/slop/crap into the intake which really should only be air and fuel. Hope this helps

@s9enny 5 ай бұрын

Just swap exhaust much better sound and ride . Iv short shots and a Fp3 on my 2009 fxdc works a treat

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

probably should but that money can go into the pot called shovelhead!

@DonziGT230 5 ай бұрын

Modifying stock systems have two advantages, cost and legal appearance. The modifications are usually inexpensive or free, and if you get stopped by a cop it's much harder for him to make a case against you compared to having aftermarket exhaust.

@garyhopkins6337 5 ай бұрын

I made a set of them a while ago for my 82 Shovel with 1 3/4 pipes, they worked ok for a short time but then they ripped the mounting holes and even lost one so I shoved in a set of torque cones and they work a treat. In the early days, there was another trick with just a bolt and nut and you just experiment with size to get the sound you want but in later years EVO and up you will never get that sound

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

Turned them around to 45 degrees and that seems to be the sweet spot. I reckon these. Will get more for the second bike when that arrives. Probably/hopefully a shovel actually.

@hbohm1996 6 ай бұрын

Hey brother, just stumbled across your channel and am working through your vids. I’ve got a ‘93 dyna low rider and your content is really helpful (albeit an online doohicky in front of my CV might not work!) peace and love from Sydney

@theobviouschicken 5 ай бұрын

I think I would like a carb dyna/sporty/shovel/iron/knuckle harley over this EFI nonsense If I were truly honest. I dont like the fact that a computer can stop a bike from running because a sensor is faulty. Or having to deal with alarms etc. Praps for the second bike. Thanks for watching.

@ianrobertson9968 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the walkaround ,I have a few of the same mods on my 2007 Street Bob.The mod that made the most difference to mine was coverting to chain and sprockets when my belt disintegrated at 20,000 miles, I went with 25/55 gearing and it makes the bike much nicer to ride without the stupidly high gearing,sixth gear is much more usable.I have mine set up for touring,with bags and screen and it works well.

@theobviouschicken 6 ай бұрын

I had thought to convert to chain... but other than maintenance I shouldnt mod this bike any further I fell in love with it in its current form. The second bike though? ... :D

@brianbayowski9265 6 ай бұрын

You should have went with the standard Progressive 412, unless you weigh over 250 pounds. 👌

@theobviouschicken 6 ай бұрын

Agree might stick em up on Fb marketplace and see. Havent been 250 pounds+ for sometime now.

@john0270 7 ай бұрын

Ah shit yeah, im going to mount the gage the same way. But using copper line instead

@theobviouschicken 7 ай бұрын

I was going to but the copper line was Way too long and I lack the skills to braize a flare onto cut copper line. So far its held up good. just ticked over 4000 kms and still working no leaks. Only issue is constantly looking at it when on the bike makes you look like you are looking at your nutsack all the time :D

@fq7879 9 ай бұрын

U can also install them with the baffles u removed.

@theobviouschicken 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely but suspect that might introduce too much back pressure. The only people that want to see that are my neighbours!

@oldasdihrt5993 9 ай бұрын

Did the thunder torques help with the decel pop ? Nice video

@theobviouschicken 9 ай бұрын

Yes and no. Installing them 90 degrees as in the video reduced decel pop to nothing. However I wanted a little more bass to the sound so rotated them 45 degrees this added a decel pop but only if I do something stupid like changing down way too early at speed. I rate them make a good sound and my bum dyno thinks its added a HP or 2 . I also like decel pop. I dont understand peoples dislike of it. So wasnt phased if it returned.

@CMFS101 9 ай бұрын

It was easily seen while it was on that the OEM mount was tore up. They make newer mounts that can take the oil that sometimes gets on the mount and doesn’t where it out

@theobviouschicken 9 ай бұрын

nope but i did have the engine over supported. To the point that I needed to reset the jacks underneath. Its on and the last 2000 kms ( i ride a lot ) has been ridiculously good. It almost handles as well as the cbr I had before. I am thinking of doing something under the tank soon and so might look at the top mount as it will be open to be seen. Thanks for watching!

@CMFS101 9 ай бұрын

While it’s hanging there did you check the top mount and insure your not stressing it.

@jimscycleandautotn8508 10 ай бұрын

Thank you , your sir are a good man .

@BikesnBBQ 10 ай бұрын

Lots of cool research. DK customs makes some quality stuff. So, I have a 2012 Street Bob with the 96ci. I am convinced that the best sounding exhaust is the ThunderHeader or in Australia the RedThunder or something like that for Twin Cam engines. The only way we could really get that authentic Potato-Potato sound is get a Shovel Head. Aloha 🍍

@howardbull9001 10 ай бұрын

Great video of the ride. What camera setup do you use? There doesn't seem to be any discernable windnoise.

@theobviouschicken 10 ай бұрын

Gopro hero 7 black , an iphone 5 headphone mic into a gopro microphone adapter. Simple and cheap. Looking to upgrade soon to either Dji action 4 or the new gopro 12 as the 7 lasts about 30 minutes per battery on 2.7k. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

@yoso585 10 ай бұрын

2 1/2 freedom performance independence longs with the standard baffles give you deep rumble, I can tell ya that.

@yoso585 10 ай бұрын

But nothing wrong with the way your bike sounds. Wouldn’t spend another dime on pipes myself. Of course, unless they would make the bike a keeper.

@theobviouschicken 10 ай бұрын

Reckon they would clear the footboards? Cant find any information on them I was looking at declarations as an option. And yes am thinking a full exhaust as here in Oz we have the active exhaust valve crap.

@yoso585 10 ай бұрын

I couldn’t say. Mine came with a 2018 Heritage and they are snug as a button. As if they were made for it.

@aurozappa305 11 ай бұрын

DK inserts create back pressure also ... Even race car engines needs a certain amount back pressure unless you are dumping a whole bunch of fuel for a short distance ! To run to run efficiently and optimal you need BP .

@ArchimedeanEye 10 ай бұрын

Wrong. You want zero back pressure. Back pressure is restriction. Can you explain how a restriction in gas flow leads to improved efficiency and power. It doesn't. What you want is as close to zero back pressure as possible with good gas velocity with minimal reversion. This is not the same as back pressure. I promise you, if you read any scientific book or article on back pressure, it's not what you want in a 4 stroke engine.

@aurozappa305 10 ай бұрын

You have no idea of what you are talking about .... try it and see how well your bike run without zero back pressure ... Just chop off your exhaust , you don't need it .@@ArchimedeanEye

@horatio8764 4 ай бұрын

No back pressure , increase gas velocity, correct

@alexanderrobinson7499 2 ай бұрын

Wrong. No motor needs back pressure. Reversion is the issue.

@aurozappa305 2 ай бұрын

@@alexanderrobinson7499 🤣.....

@Rich.. 11 ай бұрын

What a stunning machine

@theobviouschicken 11 ай бұрын

thanks mate it's my first Harley and it's been great (well dyna issue aside )

@thisfishsmellsgood4084 11 ай бұрын

WARNING this guy Doesn't know much about exhaust systems. he doesn't know the difference between a muffler, Baffle or straight exhaust. Wow

@JCcanU Жыл бұрын

I run a EVO and I cut the rubber tit off the gauge, it sits horizonal so I can see the numbers no oil spillage at all . your mounting the gauge the same way horizonal . it work off atmospheric pressure that is why you cut it off .

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

We're coming into winter and I might revisit cutting off the nipple if it fogs up. during the heat of the tropic summer here it was ok. Im not the sharpest tool in the shed. See a hole under the level of the oil in the gauge expect oil to leak out of it. Will order another before doing so as I rely on the gauge more than I thought. Thanks for commenting.

@JCcanU Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken It will be fine mine has never had a leak , my grandson was climbing on the bike age 4 and broke the lens that made it leak , i had to get a new one.

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

reckon I might still leave it on. Too many reports of leaking out. Admittedly on the arlen ness ones which are mounted where the vibration is the worst but had a look today that oil will leak as sure as my mum called be obvious. 👍

@JCcanU Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken I will do a video mine don't leak I been using one since 2002 21 years . I run a High flow oil pump 45 PSI

@paulhewson4600 Жыл бұрын

Man your brave with that Plastic Line,, Have you redone it yet or is it still workin and hasn't melted?

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

Been fine so far. Only done about 2000 kms on it so far but its been through rain , heat and 2 washes and I have stared at it viciously. I think that heat wrap stuff is working its magic though. No way would I have considered the plastic stuff without it. Thanks for watching!

@RickMidds Жыл бұрын

With the new catch can location won’t the oil that was blowing out the top of the catch can now blow out on your rear tire?

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

It sort of does. so where the can is now it nestles in a u shaped cavity ( if seen from the top ) the oil mist goes up this cavity towards the seat. Since also keeping my oil at 3/4 to 6/8 full the amount of oil residue the catch can is getting has been far less. But yes it is something I intend to do something about. Its not a lot but enough to annoy me. It doesnt get onto the tyre though its more a sludgey/dirt combo but then I go offroad on the bike so that might help dry up the oil 😀

@RickMidds Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the spectacular idea on how to add a catch can. 😉👍

@jamescollins5073 Жыл бұрын

Nice scoot, it sounds pretty good to me, although my 21 bob has those thunder torque inserts in the stock slips with the baffles removed. The sound is a little throaty compared to what the V&H slips sound like but it'll do till I get around to getting the V&H.

@thisfishsmellsgood4084 11 ай бұрын

Get it right it's a motorcycle it's not what little dorks ride

@Big88Country Жыл бұрын

To get that deep low down rumble you usually need pipes with bigger diameter, I just put a set of 4.5 inch TAB slip Ons on my M8 and the sound is much, MUCH better. I also removed the cat, which to me is a MUST! The M8 is never gonna sound as good as your Twin Cam, but these TABS get me closer! My biggest problem is explaining to the wife why I NEEDED these pipes! LOL!! Loud pipes save lives, right! YES!!! Beautiful Bike Brother!

@AeroplaneHeaven Ай бұрын

haha they may save lives but it seems they ruin marriages ? :D the best idea I have had is I simply need a second bike. A shovel or a panhead. to get that sound I want. The M8 though gets super close to the sound. Ridden with some fellas with M8 and they have the rumble.

@Big88Country Ай бұрын

@@AeroplaneHeaven Yea Brother!

@gypsywolffenrir9098 Жыл бұрын

I can't really tell what you did where the oil pressure sensor was? What happens to stock wires/set up?

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

So the gauge is a mechanical gauge ( no electrical connections ) . It utilises a T piece from where the oil pressure sender is usually installed. I now have a tube that feeds oil directly to the gauge + the original electrical sender unit. From a modification point of view the harley has an extra T piece added. No change to the stock wires. The oil light on the gauge cluster still lights and would indicate a problem as before, the gauge lets me check it at start and during the ride and gives me more information than just " your bike is about to die shut off now or bad things can happen ". Hope this helps.

@gypsywolffenrir9098 Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken Would you happen to know the dia. Of the threads and length of the adapter? Thank You Sir!

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

@@gypsywolffenrir9098 yes it is called " Aeroflow AFGA-32 Oil Pressure Gauge 1/4 Adaptor Can Use For Pro Lite " it's description says " These adapters allow you to add an electric oil pressure gauge while still retaining the stock warning light or gauge. The adapters are 2-1/2" long and fit inline between the engine and the stock oil pressure switch and have a 1/8"-27 NPT port on the side to suit all types of aftermarket applications like Pro-Lites or Turbos etc." Basically undo the stock electric sender - install adaptor - install the stock sender into the end port - in the new extra NPT port set up the gauge sender. It works on twincams in dyna's. Softails have a different frame and it might not work there due to length ? . Hope this helps.

@gypsywolffenrir9098 Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken Thanks again! I love the idea and fact that it is lower and not going to rub on my leg all day! Keep her shiny side up my friend!

@DKCustomProducts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your business, we appreciate it. Great video! 👍 Glad you are getting the bump in power you were looking for. Sorry the sound is not what you're wanting. Here is a video on that subject- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpxoZMedl77Dlmg.html Also, here is the video you mentioned that you were wanting to link about exhaust myths on Harley's- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pthmrZNhzLKZiZs.html

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

Hey fellas. Been tweaking the angles of the inserts. ( which have stayed in and are going to continue to stay ) Way more happier. What I am thinking is the issue is I want a shovelhead sound from a twincam 96 stage 1 and it aint gonna happen without cams + full exhaust + possible big bore etc. or probably the more intelligent option is to buy a shovelhead. Keep making the cool stuff I regularly watch your videos.

@DKCustomProducts Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken Good to know you're happy with them! Yeah, to get the old potato potato sound on a Twin Cam, going with some loping cams will get you closer. as will a tune that is rich at a lower idle. Big bore and full exhaust is unlikely to help. Enjoy your ride!

@bill392 Жыл бұрын

Here's a video by someone else, Adam Duguay, showing his V&H slips-on exhaust with the bike running, I'm sure either standard baffle or none. I thought you might like to hear it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iquPqdyn1KzYops.html

@bill392 Жыл бұрын

For the past few years, I've been considering buying a new or newish Heritage because it would be better on the highway than my Sportster. Every time I think about trading in my Sportster, I know that the dealership wouldn't even come close to giving me what's it's worth and I know that leaving it behind would just break my heart. Regardless of if I ever buy another bike, my Sportster is staying with me. It was my first HD bike and I just can't bear the thought of it being with anyone else.

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

i hear you there . I think a sporty + big twin is the perfect mix will be chopping the sporty though. Thanks for watching.

@bill392 Жыл бұрын

You have a nice bike there. Great colors. I have a nice '09 Sportster 1200 Custom (XL1200C). Here's my vid so you can hear what it sounds like... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrObg7d5ssjXoGw.html I put on V&H 3" Twin-Slash slip-ons with the quiet-baffles and I really love the sound and the power gain. Since my video, I've put on an Arlen Ness inverted high-flow air cleaner and a V&H FP3 tuner and I just love the result. The quiet baffles have a straight-thru path so they are not restrictive. There is wadding around the baffle. I enjoy the low rumble very much. The standard baffle sounds a little more harsh in the higher frequencies than the quiet baffles. The quiet baffles are only a couple dB quieter than the standard baffle so the difference in volume is hardly noticeable. The difference is that the quiet baffle has a more obvious lower pitch sound. If you haven't done so already, I recommend that you replace your stock rear shocks with something better such as a Progressive 412. I have those on my bike now and the ride is so much better, I couldn't believe the difference. I recently put on a Mustang solo seat and I really like it too, way better than any Harley seat. With all the mods, I feel like I have a new bike. The performance and ride quality is way better than factory.

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

oddly enough I was looking at lowering the rear end for that sit down norcal look but its a hefty bike to do that style to it. Got the progressives on a list of things to do but got my eye on another bike before that! thanks for watching.

@boon3232 Жыл бұрын

question, don't those white L barbs melt for the heat generated from engine?

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

Just went outside to check them Seem to be ok. Iv only done about 8000 kms since the install but the hosing is actually over the top of them so if anything were to melt it would be the hosing and thats fine too. Thanks for watching.

@socalfun64 Жыл бұрын

Idle is way too high

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

Cold start. once warm the idle fluctuates between 950 and 1000 rpm. Thanks for watching

@1kzrider Жыл бұрын

Very nice bike. I would get the second like you said. I wouldn't let that beauty go.

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

Oh I mean a second bike as well not replacement. I think most motorcyclists have a list of bikes they want. I'd kill for an 80's shovel or a classic muscle sports bike. but as well. This is my dream bike would have to be something very special to get me to sell this one that is for sure! Thanks for watching.

@1kzrider Жыл бұрын

@@theobviouschicken yea older I get the smaller lighter old school look I find more appealing.

@ut1004bp Жыл бұрын

That really should be a closed loop system..meaning piped back into the intake after going thru your catch can, to help maintain engine vacuum

@theobviouschicken Жыл бұрын

I'lll look it up to see if it is an issue didnt think it would be as a lot of harley people do it.... but then a lot of harley people dont so .🤷‍♂ Right now I am pretty happy with the slop not going into my intake.

@PabloSanJuanOk Жыл бұрын

The Best one I saw !!! Thats what I wanted, nioce, simple and clean !!! Thanks for your video !!

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