Guys,
Thanks A LOT for the input. This all sounds like reasonable changes. True, mods are reasonable and I can do with some help from friends with better tools, it looks like. Read through some of your great baffle mods, etc... REALLY HELPFUL. Thank you all for the effort in sharing.
What worried me was "list" new pipes in upper hundreds to $1000. I'll check what they can do that is more reasonable.
So, seems almost unanimous...
1) REMOVE AI - that really prevents 'bluing', great - I have seen that and doesn't look great.
2) MOD BAFFLES - I'm sure I can at least "open em up" some, or replace.
3) JC WHITNEY - 16" shorties $40 is extremely reasonable... I'm checking on them.
>> What is real replacement involved there? Just replacing section of tail pipe with the new pipe/mufflers? Is there a mod writeup somewhere on that? I'm searching...
ROAD TEST TOMORROW MORNING!! Visited dealer today, got very friendly treatment on Speedmaster and America, comparison, accessories. Agreed to have me come in for road test in the morning. CAN NOT WAIT! Fell in love with the 2008 2-tone blue America. I'M SALVATING!!!! Beautiful bikes.
THANKS FOLKS
