In Love With My Thunderbird

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by JamesP, May 28, 2017.

  1. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

    Apr 28, 2016
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    You just have to get the spots/auxilliary lights as well ;)
    Keep on thinking about the dart screen myself.
     
  2. JamesP

    JamesP New Member

    May 28, 2017
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    I did the backrest, luggage rack, added some side and back bags. Want the passenger running boards. Would like to change the exhaust but hesitant to change the factory set up because it runs so good. Vance and Hines seems to be the only choice here....not my favorite. RevZilla offers the Remus ....would have to hear them before dropping that much into it and not like them. Does not seem to be much choice here in the states. Just me....like some folks don't care for the toe heel shifter, never been a fan of the windshields. Glad you are enjoying yours though.

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  3. RK2000

    RK2000 New Member

    May 31, 2017
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    I like the heel/toe shifter but I am used to them from my Harley's. I put the Vance and Hines slip ons and got a factory remap. They sound good but like you said, not many choices in the States. I get some decel pop when slowing but that's about it...power seems unaffected. Your bike looks great...too bad you and I don't live a bit closer-
     
  4. RK2000

    RK2000 New Member

    May 31, 2017
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  5. RK2000

    RK2000 New Member

    May 31, 2017
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    Once I figure out how to upload pics from my computer to this forum, I'll post some. What type of rack and saddle bags did you install?
     
  6. JamesP

    JamesP New Member

    May 28, 2017
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    Yeah I have read and a little concerned on the Vance and Hines with the decel pop. I really like the way the bike runs now... Just wish it was a little deeper tone..overall, are you glad you did it? Or do you think hind sight you would have tried something else...or just left it be?
     
  7. RK2000

    RK2000 New Member

    May 31, 2017
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    I like them better than stock for sure. If I don't decel via my gears and just slip in each gear briefly while slowing to a stop, it doesn't pop or crackle on decel. Performance is good and I like the sound but if it really bothers me down the road, I can always dyno tune it with a tuner. Not really wanting to mess with motor much until warranty is up. Some of Harley's popped on decel too so not a big deal to me at the moment. Overall, I'm glad I got them.


     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum
     
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