V&H Touring Duals require re-program?

GS_JOE · 03-29-2015, 07:45 PM

I bought a 2005 Vulcan 1600. It has these installed (http://products.vanceandhines.com/store/18369/) I can see some pretty obvious discoloring of the headers under the heat shields. Do I need to get this thing programmed to prevent any damage from the A/F ratio being changed by the other-than-stock exhaust?

dshelly · 03-29-2015, 08:17 PM

Does your bike has an aftermarket Intake? If so, then I would recommend a fuel processor. If your pipes are blue, then it's probably running lean. Adding a processor will richen up the bike making it run cooler and most likely help the mpg's too.

GS_JOE · 03-29-2015, 08:45 PM

It also has an other-than-stock air cleaner setup. I noticed DynoJet has a specific tune for that exhaust on their programmer too. So....I guess it's probably a good idea to get.

**HwyRider** · 03-29-2015, 09:47 PM

How was the trip home with the bike?

GS_JOE · 03-30-2015, 01:13 PM

Hwyride! I got a really good deal on shipping! So....I didn't make that 1,000 mile ride :)

Thanks for asking!

Trying to see if anyone knows exactly what air intake this is as well. With the modified air intake AND exhaust....I think it's probably a good idea to get a fuel programmer.

**HwyRider** · 03-30-2015, 03:18 PM

If the intake was modified you need one. I know a lot of folks use various ones on here and will probably give you the advice on them. I know Vance and Hines also makes one.

RVTraveling · 03-30-2015, 03:58 PM

For ease of install and adjustment, the dolbeck TFI is very popular here, me included. That being said, I would look the bike over real close to see if one is already on it. I find it difficult to believe someone would put pipes and intake on without a processor. The bike would be popping and backfiring every time you decelerate, plus the fan would be coming on a lot.

Check behind the side covers and under the seat, those are the most likely places.

BigRat · 03-30-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RVTraveling

... the dolbeck TFI is very popular here...

http://dobeckperformance.com/

03-29-2015, 07:45 PM	#1
GS_JOE Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 79	V&H Touring Duals require re-program? I bought a 2005 Vulcan 1600. It has these installed (http://products.vanceandhines.com/store/18369/) I can see some pretty obvious discoloring of the headers under the heat shields. Do I need to get this thing programmed to prevent any damage from the A/F ratio being changed by the other-than-stock exhaust? __________________ 2005 VN1500 - Customized beyond recognition 2005 Nomad 1600 - V&H Touring Exhaust, Aftermarket Air Intake Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-29-2015, 08:17 PM	#2
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Does your bike has an aftermarket Intake? If so, then I would recommend a fuel processor. If your pipes are blue, then it's probably running lean. Adding a processor will richen up the bike making it run cooler and most likely help the mpg's too. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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03-29-2015, 08:45 PM	#3
GS_JOE Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 79	It also has an other-than-stock air cleaner setup. I noticed DynoJet has a specific tune for that exhaust on their programmer too. So....I guess it's probably a good idea to get. __________________ 2005 VN1500 - Customized beyond recognition 2005 Nomad 1600 - V&H Touring Exhaust, Aftermarket Air Intake
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03-29-2015, 09:47 PM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	How was the trip home with the bike? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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03-30-2015, 03:18 PM	#6
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	If the intake was modified you need one. I know a lot of folks use various ones on here and will probably give you the advice on them. I know Vance and Hines also makes one. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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03-30-2015, 03:58 PM	#7
RVTraveling Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 77	For ease of install and adjustment, the dolbeck TFI is very popular here, me included. That being said, I would look the bike over real close to see if one is already on it. I find it difficult to believe someone would put pipes and intake on without a processor. The bike would be popping and backfiring every time you decelerate, plus the fan would be coming on a lot. Check behind the side covers and under the seat, those are the most likely places. __________________ Ken 2006 Nomad 1600 Dobeck TFI, Chuckster intake, stock exhaust, coasters VBA #02973 _______________ If life gives you lemons, add gin and tonic!
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