Do I need to remap my Harley after installing slip-on mufflers?

You don’t have to do any changes to motorcycle when installing a slip-on. When reducing exhaust back pressure, you should consider what it does to the air/fuel mixture. Remapping is required if you want the most performance and smoothest power delivery from your bike.

How do you remove baffles from a rush slip-on?

As you pull the baffle, begin to twist. You can twist clockwise or counter clockwise, but be sure to twist in one direction only and twist as you pull the baffle out. Note: Do not twist side to side. This can cause the matting to get bound up between the baffle cup and the muffler shell.

Do Vance and Hines slip ons increase performance?

The 50-state emission compliant slip-on mufflers deliver superior sound and improved horsepower and torque, the best performance of any Vance & Hines slip-on exhaust. About Vance & Hines: The Vance & Hines brand has always been about enhancing the exhilaration of the motorcycle ride.

Do I need a tuner with slip on exhaust?

Just slip-ons are okay with out a tuner. The cat in the head pipe is very restrictive. If you change the air cleaner also then a tuner will be needed.

Do you need a tuner with Vance and Hines slip-ons?

Therefore, if you only change the mufflers, you will not need to tune the bike. However, if you change the complete exhaust system, including the head pipes, you will need a tuner and a high flow air intake is highly recommended to accommodate the increased airflow exiting the combustion chamber.

How do you install motorcycle exhaust baffles?

Drill a 3/16-inch pilot hole in the cone portion of the baffle. Insert the baffle into the exhaust pipe. Align the holes in the pipe and the baffle. Install the 1/4-inch, self-tapping bolt into the holes and tighten it firmly.

Does a slip-on exhaust increase horsepower?

Slip-on mufflers won’t improve horsepower or performance. Slip-ons are mostly for decoration and noise enhancement. Installation on some bikes may require bodywork done by a professional at a shop.

Does slip-on exhaust affect performance?

Slip-on exhausts do not impact anything major to provide any significant horsepower. Some enthusiasts would argue that a slip-on improves exhaust flow and is significantly lighter than stock – which means extra horsepower. However, they are not impactful enough to add any significant horsepower.