@Blockhead I have a 2016 Electra Glide Ultra with what I’m told is a Stage 1 Screaming Eagle kit on it, it has an X pipe exhaust and I recently tooled around the dealership lot in first gear and the bike acted(sounded) like I was lugging it by going too slow! I bought it as it sits now and I’m wondering if there’s more than the Stage 1kit involved! They provided the tuner that was used on it, but maybe Chris can provide me with a little more information than what I currently have! The lot area around the dealership is not real large and I was trying not to hit parked cars or get the bike moving too fast to maneuver around the building or parked vehicles. Maybe I’m just scared of the power the bike has.
You need exhaust scavenging I wouldn’t call it back pressure since that’s a loaded thing to say You need a 2 into 1 for flow and exhaust to to essentially pull the air out without running flow
And for those of you with Carbeureted motors, the stage 1 is still a 3 step process, but a little more mechanically involved. In place of a tuner (used on FI engines) you re-jet the carb, which will allow a higher fuel flow rate.
@@jacobdowney318 yes, but not tuning it will also potentially take away from the gas mileage because the bike -might- run rich or lean which will also hurt the overall performance.
@@Smitty39 I figured it would run richer if not tuned properly. But I do know the more you do for performance the more mpg you lose unless you do something that helps the mpg
Just realized today, that I’ve been watching TONS of vids and haven’t subbed. . . . Today that has changed. Good work as always, longtime viewer, new time subber.
Thank you guys. This is a great video. I just bought my first Harley so “Im new! I don’t know what to do!” But I’m really excited. Thanks for clearing up what’s going on
we wanna see sick wideglides bike. please do a vid on maybe the top 5 high flow air cleaners that let in the most air flow. looking forward to the rest of this series
I just hit the subscribe button. I had a stage 1 done to my 2015 Wide Glide, a bigger more free flowing air cleaner, Vance&Hines short shots and an electronic device for allowing the injectors to admitt more fuel to the engine. . .I had ThunderBay custom cycles do this in Tampa, FL. then they dyna-tuned it. The bike sounds much more like a Harley than the souped up sewing machine it sounded like when I bought it.
Ran an open air cleaner like the Trask for a while…had to change and clean it often because it filled up with bugs and dirt. Ended up switching back to closed air cleaner high flow filter for easier maintenance.
What I love about the way Chris works is how he lays everything out neatly and organised ready to install. Us normal folk rip open the box as soon as it arrives, and try to throw it on the bike in our work clothes and make a mess everywhere haha
That’s me every time something comes in the mail. I’m in the garage in Cole Hanns, slacks and a golf polo trying to install parts without getting my clothes dirty, just due to pure excitement. Haha!
I work at Motown Harley Davidson In Taylor Michigan you should come stop by sometime Harley Davidson's have always been a Passion of mine You were the one who inspired me to purchase my 2020 48 sportster
Did a Stage 1 and just used those plug in Xied thingys on my Rocker C for $110 and saved hundreds over getting a "tuner".. works great. Air fuel ration changed and she purrs now.
@@Supremebean303 little resistors that plug in between the o2 sensors. Tricks the bikes computer on fuel injected bike into thinking its running way too lean and enriches the air fuel mixture. Cheap alternative for stage 1 vs getting a tuner. DK Customs
I’ve been told over my 60 years,that the best air filter oil to use is trans fluid mixed with alcohol ( which thins it down to use in a spray bottle). Alcohol dissolves quickly and doesn’t hurt paper based filters. Some synthetic based filters,don’t use it. I treat the filters on my 6-71 blown 392 Hemi gasser with diluted trans fluid and never had a problem. Same as my RK.
Great team guys. Chris is not only a great Mechanic but super at getting over the details. Learning a lot listening to him. Best to you both from Ireland. 🤘🏻
Hey guys,love these episode's. I recently bought a new softail 114 and love how in depth you discuss and show details that might easily be overlooked, keep up the great vids,
Great channel. I love the mechanic oriented videos. No only does chris know what he is doing but he is great at conveying it to the viewer. You are definitely not boring me. I could could watch this shite all day long.
My first roadglide had stage one with an aftermarket exhaust. It came with the tuner and a dyno print out to prove its gain in output. It was a decent difference. Of course I went from an 05 to with an 88 on it to a rg with a 2019 rg 114 mk 8. My current roadglide is a 114 mk8 but doesn't yet have any upgrades. I traded for a 2020 rg special commemorative in blue and white. I did notice the difference in power but the 114 is still a powerful engine. The bike you worked on looked great with the stock chrome exhaust. To bad the customer didnt go with an aftermarket chrome pipe. I agree it sounds much better and I'm sure feels better powered but with the chrome it already has that just looks off. I would've gone with a long chrome pipe . Do those who are already subscribed loose the greasiness on the fingers or are were just greasier?
I learned a lot from this video. I’m thinking about putting slip ons on my 2019 Heritage Classic 114 and I don’t even know what things to consider. You guys explain things in a way that even I can understand. Subscribed.
From England - Looking to buy my first Harley in the next few months and watching this video has made me realise how you can make a bland Harley into something totally awesome. Oh and I've used my greasy fingers to subscribe to your channel. Any ideas for a first Harley for two up riding for a 5'7" shorty would be helpful....
Thanks for the explanation! I'm no kind of wrench monkey. I'm just a nerd with a badass moto. I'm also installing these things myself. I just want to learn and you guys have helped a ton.
Excellent video, easy to understand, thanks. I bought a 2020 Softail Standard last week that I want to modify. My plans are a Stage 2, but at this point, I haven't even decided on the Stage 1 parts yet. I assume the bike is passed warranty so whatever pipes I add should be fine.
Hey guys! Love the info you guys are sharing in this video. I’d really appreciate it if you guys took some time to discuss windshields. Not just sizing but also Advantages/disadvantages for a full size, short, mini, and no windshields/fairings. Maybe include some suggestions on what windshields you’d suggest for bike type or rider. If you haven’t already. Cheers!
Thanks a lot for your videos! I am new to the Harley game so your vids helps a lot. Needed a kind and slow bike after a huge track crash so went for a Iron883 with 1200 kit. Slow and fun. Perfect.
Big question and a concern. I bought a 2019 road glide special that has19k Miles on it. Previous owner added the HD extreme air intake, Its the screaming eagle round one with the exposed surfaces all the way around. BUT....now I realize he failed to add a tuner. Should I be worried about valves on that engine being damaged? He rode it that way for a few years apparently. The stock exhaust is still on it, so that restriction is still in place. I plan to get a tuner and also possibly add a header and slip ons.
Is it mandatory to do tune when you’re just changing the pipes to drag pipes for example? And is it nesesary to change all together pipes and air cleaner together or you can do just pipes?
Just got a '22 FXLRS and was wondering what tuners won't void the 2 year warranty? Also, if I change the air intake and full exhaust I need/should tune right?
Will adding a stage 1 kit to a 98 Harley Davidson fxdl dyna low rider cause a lean issue before tuning? Or a no idle condition that requires the enrichment knob to be slightly pulled out?
Love the videos man, keep em coming. Would have been cool to see how he run the external breather tubing and mounted the catch can, I know he gave a generic idea of it, but to see it makes a big difference for a cave man like me lol. Cheers from Canadia land
For Chris - i have a 2019 flhtk stock head pipes and Vance and Hines slip ons. I am considering the screamin eagle wedge air cleaner upgrade. Should I get it Dyno’d or is it okay?
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@Blockhead
I have a 2016 Electra Glide Ultra with what I’m told is a Stage 1 Screaming Eagle kit on it, it has an X pipe exhaust and I recently tooled around the dealership lot in first gear and the bike acted(sounded) like I was lugging it by going too slow!
I bought it as it sits now and I’m wondering if there’s more than the Stage 1kit involved!
They provided the tuner that was used on it, but maybe Chris can provide me with a little more information than what I currently have!
The lot area around the dealership is not real large and I was trying not to hit parked cars or get the bike moving too fast to maneuver around the building or parked vehicles.
Maybe I’m just scared of the power the bike has.
Man its weird, I swear I have been subed for awhile but it said I wasnt. so I resubed. UA-cam is weird sometimes lol.
Eyyy Block. Bought my 2018 Breakout after your watching your review way back when and just ordered the TBR Turnout to wake it up. Keep on growing
Hit that bitxh 😂😂
You need exhaust scavenging
I wouldn’t call it back pressure since that’s a loaded thing to say
You need a 2 into 1 for flow and exhaust to to essentially pull the air out without running flow
Bringing Chris on board was a fantastic idea. This channel has become one of my top channels. The content just keeps getting better.
Thanks Mark, glad you’re enjoying the vids! 🤘🏼
Chris was awesome
If anyone watching this feels their job is under appreciated just think how the guy on the assembly line putting stock Harley pipes on feels
And for those of you with Carbeureted motors, the stage 1 is still a 3 step process, but a little more mechanically involved. In place of a tuner (used on FI engines) you re-jet the carb, which will allow a higher fuel flow rate.
Will the higher fuel flow rate take away from the gas mileage?
@@jacobdowney318 yes, but not tuning it will also potentially take away from the gas mileage because the bike -might- run rich or lean which will also hurt the overall performance.
@@Smitty39 I figured it would run richer if not tuned properly. But I do know the more you do for performance the more mpg you lose unless you do something that helps the mpg
I have to say, you two together are a great team in detailed explaining of tech. Keep up the awesome job!
Thank you! 👊🏼
Just realized today, that I’ve been watching TONS of vids and haven’t subbed. . . . Today that has changed. Good work as always, longtime viewer, new time subber.
Thank you guys. This is a great video. I just bought my first Harley so “Im new! I don’t know what to do!” But I’m really excited. Thanks for clearing up what’s going on
Glad I'm part of the percentage that's subscribed! #Blockfam
And Chris is really awesome on the channel man, loving the content.
we wanna see sick wideglides bike. please do a vid on maybe the top 5 high flow air cleaners that let in the most air flow. looking forward to the rest of this series
I just hit the subscribe button. I had a stage 1 done to my 2015 Wide Glide, a bigger more
free flowing air cleaner, Vance&Hines short shots and an electronic device for allowing the
injectors to admitt more fuel to the engine. . .I had ThunderBay custom cycles do this in
Tampa, FL. then they dyna-tuned it. The bike sounds much more like a Harley than the
souped up sewing machine it sounded like when I bought it.
Hey Blockhead, you da man . Thanks for all the work and content
Ran an open air cleaner like the Trask for a while…had to change and clean it often because it filled up with bugs and dirt.
Ended up switching back to closed air cleaner high flow filter for easier maintenance.
Not boring at all ! Keep the knowledgeable content coming ! It’s well appreciated over hear !
Just bought a 22 Sport Glide and had a stage 1 installed....love the sound of the air compression when you start the bike 💪🏍💨
What I love about the way Chris works is how he lays everything out neatly and organised ready to install. Us normal folk rip open the box as soon as it arrives, and try to throw it on the bike in our work clothes and make a mess everywhere haha
So true, haha
One of the things I have learned in life is preparation is key, and you can apply that to about everything in life.
That’s me every time something comes in the mail. I’m in the garage in Cole Hanns, slacks and a golf polo trying to install parts without getting my clothes dirty, just due to pure excitement. Haha!
@@levidavid09 hah totally.
Just got my first Harley lots to learn
Always enjoyed your channel...it keeps getting better!
I rarely subscribe to UA-cam channels but I did with this cause I was impressed with the video. Great instruction, well done.
Like the 2 into 1 exhaust. Sounds good.
Love this educational style video and level of detail! Keep ehm coming !
Hi guys. Can we start putting a mic on Chris ??? It would be nice to hear him as clean and crisp as we hear Mr. BH.
Agreed. I can mostly hear him but he does get too far out at times
Watching from Germany. Been subscribed since your Ms. Blockhead Learn to Ride vids.
I work at Motown Harley Davidson In Taylor Michigan you should come stop by sometime Harley Davidson's have always been a Passion of mine You were the one who inspired me to purchase my 2020 48 sportster
Thanks for these videos and all the detailed explanation from you and Chris. Really cool that you guys drop this knowledge! ✌️
I'll be honest. I never knew that's why the filters were red.. I love this type of content.
You guys are so detailed and comprehensive. I have learned quite a lot the last few days watching your vids. You have me now.
I love this kind of stuff as I operate and fix big machinery. Great vid. I learned some!
this video has taught me chris has such a good fashion taste
and taught me some parts of motorcycles and what they do too
Thank you for this video, as simple as it is, it gives a better perspective on Harley’s/ motorcycles.looking forward to more videos.
Great vid, got all my Stage 1 parts, now I just need the bike delivered!!! Thanks for this.
i could listen to chris talk about bikes and bike parts all day
Did a Stage 1 and just used those plug in Xied thingys on my Rocker C for $110 and saved hundreds over getting a "tuner".. works great. Air fuel ration changed and she purrs now.
Xied? Thingys?
@@Supremebean303 little resistors that plug in between the o2 sensors. Tricks the bikes computer on fuel injected bike into thinking its running way too lean and enriches the air fuel mixture. Cheap alternative for stage 1 vs getting a tuner. DK Customs
Very helpful video just bought a 22 street Bob and I was looking into doing this
Very informative and useful video. Thanks a lot
I’ve been told over my 60 years,that the best air filter oil to use is trans fluid mixed with alcohol ( which thins it down to use in a spray bottle). Alcohol dissolves quickly and doesn’t hurt paper based filters. Some synthetic based filters,don’t use it. I treat the filters on my 6-71 blown 392 Hemi gasser with diluted trans fluid and never had a problem. Same as my RK.
Great team guys. Chris is not only a great
Mechanic but super at getting over the details. Learning a lot listening to him. Best to you both from Ireland. 🤘🏻
Love this video, I am considering a stage 1 on my 2021 M8. This helps tremendously because there are only so many options since I'm under warranty.
This content is gold! Love it
you guys are literrly living my dream i love everything about your channel please never stop
Hey guys,love these episode's. I recently bought a new softail 114 and love how in depth you discuss and show details that might easily be overlooked, keep up the great vids,
Great channel. I love the mechanic oriented videos. No only does chris know what he is doing but he is great at conveying it to the viewer. You are definitely not boring me. I could could watch this shite all day long.
Loved this video! I can't wait for the rest of the series! Thanks
Good explanation and demonstration.
Thank you for the tutorials
I was about to comment on Chris' hat game! 🤣
My first roadglide had stage one with an aftermarket exhaust. It came with the tuner and a dyno print out to prove its gain in output. It was a decent difference. Of course I went from an 05 to with an 88 on it to a rg with a 2019 rg 114 mk 8. My current roadglide is a 114 mk8 but doesn't yet have any upgrades. I traded for a 2020 rg special commemorative in blue and white. I did notice the difference in power but the 114 is still a powerful engine. The bike you worked on looked great with the stock chrome exhaust. To bad the customer didnt go with an aftermarket chrome pipe. I agree it sounds much better and I'm sure feels better powered but with the chrome it already has that just looks off. I would've gone with a long chrome pipe . Do those who are already subscribed loose the greasiness on the fingers or are were just greasier?
Love the video! Can't wait for stage 2
Awesome! I love Chris’ t-shirt.
Very informative and entertaining ! Thanks guys ! Pierre in NYC
Damn, what a delicious sound. Quick question, if I just put slip on, do I have to tune?
Thx for shearing ur experience Sir!
You learn something new everyday
That’s sounds sooooooooo much better. Subscribed from the UK 🇬🇧
I learned a lot from this video. I’m thinking about putting slip ons on my 2019 Heritage Classic 114 and I don’t even know what things to consider. You guys explain things in a way that even I can understand. Subscribed.
Chris has so much style. Hats n tats!
From England - Looking to buy my first Harley in the next few months and watching this video has made me realise how you can make a bland Harley into something totally awesome. Oh and I've used my greasy fingers to subscribe to your channel. Any ideas for a first Harley for two up riding for a 5'7" shorty would be helpful....
Nice!!! Looks and sounds much much better, appreciate the information.
Been a subscriber for a while!
Just because you provided an actual metric I subscribed! Nice videos though, I do watch often!
Why do a lot of people only do slip ones with a new air cleaner and no tuner? Is there a benefit to that apart from cost?
Get in depth! Nothing is boring.
ok heres a question if i change out pipes from stock to a 2into 1 and i have a high flow stock air filter do i need to install a tuner ??
Great video! 👍
This is great and super informative, thanks for doing this series
You guys are awesome and you give me so many ideas for my sporty
Great video & coolest Master Technician ever.
Hey, thanks for the vid !
What about the raised of the fuel consumption with those stages ?
Thanks
I love that t-shirt design that Chris is wearing, are they available to buy?
Love the channel too!
Thank you for this video.
Nice, but wondering if one can do this in CA (legally).
Great video. Chris is an awesome guy
Thanks for posting.
Appreciate the video. Thank You!
Thanks for the explanation! I'm no kind of wrench monkey. I'm just a nerd with a badass moto. I'm also installing these things myself. I just want to learn and you guys have helped a ton.
Super awesome I love all the explaining because someone like me who likes to know (why) it does what it does
Sounds awesome! You guys rock.
I like quiet - if I put a high flow aircleaner on my sportster no tuner and use standard mufflers will it be OK? Appreciate your video 👍
Awesome video, I am doing that next week. Oh! I did subscribe 😂
Finally some video explaining stage thing.
Excellent video, easy to understand, thanks. I bought a 2020 Softail Standard last week that I want to modify. My plans are a Stage 2, but at this point, I haven't even decided on the Stage 1 parts yet. I assume the bike is passed warranty so whatever pipes I add should be fine.
More videos like this, keep up the good work guys 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
This is awesome. Thanks Blockfam!
You guys do great work, just wandering how much it cost to put the cam in it with the stage 1and all the work, definitely worth the money 💯😁👍
Subscribed! Great video. Can you include the tools needed to do this?
Great explanation.
Hey guys! Love the info you guys are sharing in this video. I’d really appreciate it if you guys took some time to discuss windshields. Not just sizing but also Advantages/disadvantages for a full size, short, mini, and no windshields/fairings. Maybe include some suggestions on what windshields you’d suggest for bike type or rider. If you haven’t already. Cheers!
Thanks a lot for your videos! I am new to the Harley game so your vids helps a lot. Needed a kind and slow bike after a huge track crash so went for a Iron883 with 1200 kit. Slow and fun. Perfect.
I have to come up from naples Florida to see you guys, trying to get a Deep South Coastin Crew going.
Big question and a concern. I bought a 2019 road glide special that has19k Miles on it. Previous owner added the HD extreme air intake, Its the screaming eagle round one with the exposed surfaces all the way around. BUT....now I realize he failed to add a tuner. Should I be worried about valves on that engine being damaged? He rode it that way for a few years apparently. The stock exhaust is still on it, so that restriction is still in place. I plan to get a tuner and also possibly add a header and slip ons.
Is it mandatory to do tune when you’re just changing the pipes to drag pipes for example? And is it nesesary to change all together pipes and air cleaner together or you can do just pipes?
Just got a '22 FXLRS and was wondering what tuners won't void the 2 year warranty? Also, if I change the air intake and full exhaust I need/should tune right?
So does a Stage 1 include a full exhaust or does a slip-on count?
Will adding a stage 1 kit to a 98 Harley Davidson fxdl dyna low rider cause a lean issue before tuning? Or a no idle condition that requires the enrichment knob to be slightly pulled out?
👾 Awesome - now I do get what a stage one is! Can you explain how to do the 'tune' part just a wee bit more.
Greet video. What exhaust you running many thanks.
Hey Block, im planning on modding my lrs im wondering if i should just stage iv the 117 motor or buy the harley 131 crate motor
Love the videos man, keep em coming. Would have been cool to see how he run the external breather tubing and mounted the catch can, I know he gave a generic idea of it, but to see it makes a big difference for a cave man like me lol. Cheers from Canadia land
Omg~ that seat is amazing~ who makes it? Thank you & sorry if you already answered this already~
wouldn't mind if you guys go over the pressed together flywheel on newer bikes where in the past it was bolted down and torqued.
For Chris - i have a 2019 flhtk stock head pipes and Vance and Hines slip ons. I am considering the screamin eagle wedge air cleaner upgrade. Should I get it Dyno’d or is it okay?