Fishtail mods forum has wealth of information!! I’ll be getting my 2022 R18 719 in a few weeks. I can’t stand the long fishtail mufflers until saw the shortened version. It’s a dramatic change! If I shortened them w/o altering the internals such as confusing the program, leaving the flapper open, or drilling baffles, or taking them out, do I need the stage 2 to keep it running right? Would simply shortening the mufflers void the warranty?
Yes....works fine.
Is the “yes” answer to my question whether I need the stage 2 program when I shortened the fishtail without altering the internals? My intent is style improvement for now. I’ll review the sound as I put miles on the bike w the shortened fishtail look.
. I want to be able to put the originals back on for warranty concerns.
Pretty expensive parts for a beginner to practice on.Is the “yes” answer to my question whether I need the stage 2 program when I shortened the fishtail without altering the internals? My intent is style improvement for now. I’ll review the sound as I put miles on the bike w the shortened fishtail look.
Someone in this forum mentioned spare fishtails to practice with. I can do metal work but beginner mig welder
It depends on what you mean by expensive. If I can find set to shorten and paint black for a reasonable price, I’ll get them. I will keep my original set just in case I possibly need some warranty work done. If not, I’ll get a custom (shorter than fishtail) and sell the originals when the warranty expires. This reminds me when I bought a new 2000 Harley Deuce and practically gave parts away after customizing the bike! My wife called the Deuce a starter bike!! Do you have a set that we can talk about without you giving them away?
There are sets that pop up on eBay. I’ve seen them go in the $400-500 range. There are some very unrealistic listings running right now.
It’s too bad we’re not neighbors. I consider myself a fabricator and have a mig welder. We can play and learn a lot!! $400 is what I consider a keeper price. I’ll call the dealership in Charleston, SC, to check if they would void the warranty if the fishtail was shortened. If it’s ok, I’ll proceed w the project.
I’m wouldn’t worry about the warranty unless you alter/remove the catalytic converters or O2 sensors. It would be no different than adding a slip-on exhaust.
Here is one of two YouTube videos that are out there: