Do you need a tune for Vance and Hines short shots?
They are still plenty loud, but helps with the backpressure. After much research, and agreement from the mechanics from the HD dealer, just changing pipes does not require a remap. However, you will probably lose some power.
Can I make my Vance and Hines pipes louder?
The Dresser Duals are two completely separate pipes (2-2) and will give you a louder, sharper exhaust note.
Do Vance and Hines short shots come with baffles?
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Do Vance and Hines short shots have baffles?
Shortshots Staggered come standard with louvered-core baffles, and can also be fitted with optional quiet baffles….Additional information.
| MODELS | 2012-2017 SOFTAIL |
|---|---|
| FINISH | CHROME |
| STYLE | FULL SYSTEM, 2-INTO-2 |
| FEATURES | OPTIONAL BAFFLE |
Is it safe to remove the Vance and Hines exhaust system?
Yes, the plastic wrap is left on the baffle as it will burn off once the mufflers get up to operating temperature. Is it safe to remove the baffles from my Vance & Hines exhaust system? As long as your motorcycle is tuned appropriately, you can safely remove the baffles in most cases. However, V&H does not recommend doing so.
How do you install baffles on Vance and Hines?
Insert the slide hammer hook onto the end of the baffle, and remove it. How do you install baffles? After the baffle has been removed you will insert the new baffle all the way inside, it will be a tight fit, and use the baffle retaining screws to secure the baffle within the header.
Do you need to retune a V & H Short shot?
HD doesn’t suggest that you need to retune anything if you only replace the exhaust with other slipons, but do require it if you replace the Air Cleaner. See this thread for more on that: I’m thinking about getting the shortshots myself and I didn’t realize that it was even a consideration that you needed the Fuelpak with just the pipes.
Is the fuel Pak necessary with V & H short shots?
V&H now have the setting for the Stage 1 remap, if you have gone that route. Doing it myself was cheaper than the stealer, and I’m all about denying the techs at HD my hard earned money! I installed V & H slip-on short shots along with a SE A/C upgrade and the fuel pak. My bike ran really well and the sound was awesome.