M8 Tuners

[ISP-FL]

hddocfl and Joe,

Thanks for the info!

We've had some Customers that use those with the TTI's and get some respectable performance out of them.

They are deep and mellow!

Kevin

That is the huge positive for them Kevin. They make my M8 sound almost as good as I had my 103 sounding. The downside is they are a cheap slip-on (buy 3 or more for just over $119.00 each) and I suspect the chrome is not the highest quality. I am trying the black ones but will probably still have issues down the road. Another negative is that compared to my Rush slash cut slip-ons I have lost almost an inch of clearance.

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Any tuner, other than the HD one, that Harley sees when they plug the trike into the digital Tech will void the powertrain portion of your warranty (this is applicable on 2017 & up models, it does not apply to 2016 and earlier).

The only tuner I know of that can be "undone" and not visible to the Digital Tech is the PowerVision.

Since you do not want to wait, you can get the plan from Jim Palmer now, and have it active, even while the original 2 year factory warranty is still in place. That way you can do what you want to your trike without being handcuffed by the ridiculous HD/EPA warranty.

btw, if you could share more about these slip-ons, I am interested.

Kevin

Does Jim Palmer own a Harley shop or is he a independent,also can you share contact info for him.Thanks

[LadyonaMission]

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...ghlight=palmer

[DK Custom Products]

Does Jim Palmer own a Harley shop or is he a independent,also can you share contact info for him.Thanks

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...ghlight=palmer

Jim sells service plans and motorcycle insurance (in some States). His contact info is:

Phone: 800-920-0890

Text: 608-335-0970

Fax: 888-322-2090

Email: jim@motorcycleagent.com

Website: [www.motorcycleagent.com]www.motorcycleagent.com



Kevin

[Jim Palmer]

Does Jim Palmer own a Harley shop or is he a independent,also can you share contact info for him.Thanks

Hi Steve!

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[hddocfl]

That is the huge positive for them Kevin. They make my M8 sound almost as good as I had my 103 sounding. The downside is they are a cheap slip-on (buy 3 or more for just over $119.00 each) and I suspect the chrome is not the highest quality. I am trying the black ones but will probably still have issues down the road. Another negative is that compared to my Rush slash cut slip-ons I have lost almost an inch of clearance.

Now that you have had these mufflers on for awhile, do you still like them, I have a 2019 Tri also and would like to get the sound level up a bit but not obnoxious, If they are to loud I would not want them Thanks Doc

[Trampas]

Hi Steve!

I've been focusing on Motorcycle Protection since 2006. After my tour in the Marine Corps, my family and I moved back to Wisconsin, where I was the Finance & Insurance Manager at a H-D Davidson Dealership for 12 years. Now we are dedicated to Liability Insurance & Vehicle Protection.

Since 2009, I've been a licensed Insurance Broker--specializing in Motorcycle & Powersport Vehicles. We are currently appointed--in (18) States for Liability Insurance and Extended Service Plans throughout the United States and Canada.

We are partnered with Allstate, American Modern, Dairyland Cycle, Foremost, Progressive, and Safeco for 2--3--4 Wheel Vehicles.

Our Agency (The MVP Insurance Agency--MotorcycleAgent.com) has NO Broker Fee. Our services are free to the client and we look forward to comparing coverage your forum members.

Manufacturer Trikes & Trike Conversions are uniquely insured. Let's work together to ensure you understand your policy and if it's needed--you get the coverage/compensation you expected.

https://www.motorcycleagent.com/triketalk

Just curious, if no broker fee and services are free to the client, how do you make money then

All for now Trampas

[Strohkr]

Kevin, I've ordered a 2020 Tri-glide (non CVO) and am dickering with my dealer over the 131" HD kit. They are telling me if I do the 131, Street Cannons, S/E high-flow A/C / exhaust system, and the PV Tuner that they will cover the warranty. What I'm thinking is just that dealer - and none others.

Not meaning to steal this thread but if you have time what do you think of the 131 HD kit for a Tri-Glide?

This will be my last bike purchase (I'm old) and I'd like to have something to have some 4th quarter fun with!

[ROAD DOG]

Kevin, I've ordered a 2020 Tri-glide (non CVO) and am dickering with my dealer over the 131" HD kit. They are telling me if I do the 131, Street Cannons, S/E high-flow A/C / exhaust system, and the PV Tuner that they will cover the warranty. What I'm thinking is just that dealer - and none others.

Not meaning to steal this thread but if you have time what do you think of the 131 HD kit for a Tri-Glide?

This will be my last bike purchase (I'm old) and I'd like to have something to have some 4th quarter fun with!

If Harley gets involved with a warranty claim it will be denied ! call them and ask .

[Trampas]

Kevin, I've ordered a 2020 Tri-glide (non CVO) and am dickering with my dealer over the 131" HD kit. They are telling me if I do the 131, Street Cannons, S/E high-flow A/C / exhaust system, and the PV Tuner that they will cover the warranty. What I'm thinking is just that dealer - and none others.

Not meaning to steal this thread but if you have time what do you think of the 131 HD kit for a Tri-Glide?

This will be my last bike purchase (I'm old) and I'd like to have something to have some 4th quarter fun with!

I am going to say he is blowing smoke and trying to sell you things that will make him money in parts and labor and it will void your warranty, if you have the money to get things fix without a warranty then go for it, just my take, I'm talking harley warranty for a new bike, if you buy a after market warranty to cover these things, totally different outcome

All for now Trampas

[BillR]

Kevin, I've ordered a 2020 Tri-glide (non CVO) and am dickering with my dealer over the 131" HD kit. They are telling me if I do the 131, Street Cannons, S/E high-flow A/C / exhaust system, and the PV Tuner that they will cover the warranty. What I'm thinking is just that dealer - and none others.

My dealer said they won't do a 131 in a Triglide. When I asked why, he said the drive line won't line up. (But he could sell me a stage 2 kit).

[Wmitz]

I believe the reason dealers won’t do a 131 kit on a trike is that it is not certified by the epa for a trike. It costs a lot of money for the testing and certifications, which the mothership is cheaping out on. Additionally, it may cause extreme wear on the rear driveline components with all that extra torque. Just my thoughts.

[ROAD DOG]

I believe the reason dealers won’t do a 131 kit on a trike is that it is not certified by the epa for a trike. It costs a lot of money for the testing and certifications, which the mothership is cheaping out on. Additionally, it may cause extreme wear on the rear driveline components with all that extra torque. Just my thoughts.

Whats really stupid is the cvo trike is a 117 which is a stage 3 kit , but they say you can not do a stage 3 kit on a regular tri glide it will void your warranty ????

[Wmitz]

Whats really stupid is the cvo trike is a 117 which is a stage 3 kit , but they say you can not do a stage 3 kit on a regular tri glide it will void your warranty ????

I believe it is the same thing with the epa bs. HD didn’t want to pay for the certification of the trikes, so if you do it there goes the warranty, if that’s a concern.

[ROAD DOG]

I believe it is the same thing with the epa bs. HD didn’t want to pay for the certification of the trikes, so if you do it there goes the warranty, if that’s a concern.

That cant be true the cvo is a 117 stage 3 it has to pass EPA ???

[ISP-FL]

Now that you have had these mufflers on for awhile, do you still like them, I have a 2019 Tri also and would like to get the sound level up a bit but not obnoxious, If they are to loud I would not want them Thanks Doc

Sorry Doc, haven't been on for awhile. We have been doing some rides lately down here. My bike is actually running smoother with the different slip-ons. Maybe the Rush ones I had on before were too little back pressure, not sure. I'm guessing it is now running about the same as original. Still a deeper throatier sounding slip-on IMHO. It is running so near to perfect I'm not interested in getting a tuner now.

[hddocfl]

Sorry Doc, haven't been on for awhile. We have been doing some rides lately down here. My bike is actually running smoother with the different slip-ons. Maybe the Rush ones I had on before were too little back pressure, not sure. I'm guessing it is now running about the same as original. Still a deeper throatier sounding slip-on IMHO. It is running so near to perfect I'm not interested in getting a tuner now.

Thank you, When you say you lost clearance I assume ground clearance ? Thanks Doc

[Wmitz]

That cant be true the cvo is a 117 stage 3 it has to pass EPA ???

As per the epa agreement, anything hd sells has to meet the epa requirements. That’s why stage 3 or 4 or any stage you have to use hd parts, plus the hd tuner, as it will not allow you to adjust the motor beyond the epa specs. So all the mufflers hd sells had to be put on bikes and certified, every performance kit had to be put on each model it is meant for, tuned and checked by the epa, etc etc. that runs into a ton of cash. Any dealer that goes outside the agreement can get themselves in a lot of hot water, if caught. Hd is looking to void warranties to save money, and avoid any further penalties from the epa.

[Jim Palmer]

Just curious, if no broker fee and services are free to the client, how do you make money then

All for now Trampas

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[Jim Palmer]

With the recent post on a member having his warranty voided due to aftermarket add-ons, I have a question about tuners.

I assume that if you had a Screamin Eagle tuner installed it would not effect your HD factory warranty? I've got slip on mufflers and a flow thru breather now.

The reason I'm asking this is because next Monday I'm riding across the state with a buddy to a small shop. The guy has slip-on pipes that his son makes and my buddy is having them installed. We have another buddy over in that area that just had them installed for around $320 and they are the deepest, best sounding pipes I have ever heard on an M8 motor. Anyway, this shop apparently said they had a tuner for the M8 that could be installed for under $200.

As I get a little closer to my factory warranty expiring I am going to switch to Jim Palmers extended plan. I just didn't want to do it until the spring.

Would love to hear/see the pipes; upload a video when you get them done.

The Eagle Guardian Extended Service Plan (https://motorcycleagent.niftyquoter....63913ba69f45d3) is designed to provide coverage to motorcycles that have been customized with aftermarket components--tuners, air cleaners, Stage I-V kits, S&S 128" Kits, ect. Obviously these components have to be properly installed; however, this plan allows for you to make the bike/trike "yours".

It is best to enroll while the original warranty is still in force.

> $0 Deductible at ANY H-D Dealership or Independent Repair Facilities

> 24/7/365 Claims Department with Direct Payment made via Credit Card

> Administered by The United States Warranty Corporation in Ohio

> Aftermarket Component Coverage

> Wear & Tear Coverage is available

> High Mileage Limit--up to 60,000 additional miles and/or 5 Years (There is a work around to the mileage limit if you ride a lot)

> 18-Month Installment Plan Available

Clients that are looking to renew their current ESP can still utilize the Eagle Guardian Plan. The USED terms are the same--up to 5 years and an additional 60,000 miles. There are no mechanical coverage difference; the deductible is $50 vs $0 and Wear & Tear coverage is not available.