H-D Sport Glide Battle | FLSB Stock versus Cobra 909 Exhaust

H-D Sport Glide Battle | FLSB Stock versus Cobra 909 Exhaust - Here I compare a stock FLSB exhaust with a FLSB with Stage 1 tune, SE ventilator air filter and cobra 909 exhaust.
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[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks for watching. Let me know what you think in the comments below. More videos like this here: kzbin.info/aero/PLmgCmljtdCzWrLg62oZxo0laIsmq4j67P

[@viggipm]

Looking forward to more of these Sport Glide battles. I'm following closely to see what others have done successfully before diving in the pool and doing a stage 1 on my Sport Glide. I find it challenging to find good information on the SG as it's fairly new and not too much of a selection of aftermarket.

[@RevelatorAlf]

More to come! Keep watching. Lots of SG info in my past videos. Cheers

[@Silverbulletzx3]

One of the first things I did to my Sport Glide was the Cobra 909 slip on. Love the sound! Mellow while cruising, barks when opening up

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes indeed. Really impressed with this one

[@mikemitchell3889]

Alf, I believe you'd like the stage I mods. I really like the subtle changes it made on my FLSB. Thank-You, Mike

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes agreed Mike. Cheers

[@williamb.9110]

Good job. Thanks Dave!

[@RevelatorAlf]

Glad you liked it!

[@davegala3215]

I purchased the 18 Sport glide, this is my 3rd year on it. It has bin quite an adventure since it was my first bike purchase. I just recently put a stage 1 on it which included,Screaming Eagles heavy breather dressed up from the Brass collection, a Two Brothers comp s 2 into 1 exhaust in stainless steel, and to tie it all together in the ECM I installed the Vance and hines FP3, I couldn't be happier with the end result. PS. The pipe has now discoloured to accent the brass air cleaner cover, looks great.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Dave Gala ah bet it looks amazing. Cheers

[@rayfox8793]

Fitted a 909 cobra in chrome just after getting the bike, sounds awesome.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep really nice tone. Loved that

[@gmfc1]

Sounds great!!

[@RevelatorAlf]

Sure does

[@taffy2wheels577]

I will have a battle with u . My Glide has J & H pipe with stage 1 and 6k extras. Love ur channel dude

[@saltybiker252]

Close call but indeed the 909 sound a bit more raw. Nice video 👍🏻

[@RevelatorAlf]

Cheers fella. Yep it’s got a really nice tone

[@VN9001]

Nice comparison video Alf! While the Cobra is nice, the stock exhaust does not sound bad at all and has a good rumble to it. Nothing wrong with leaving it stock. From my test ride experience, that is a bit unique to the Sport Glide as some of the other softail models stock exhausts are very quiet by comparison.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Very true! Thanks Paul

[@tracymccann2483]

If I decide to go with the cobra pipes do I haft to have it tuned or anything.love watching your videos!!!!

[@RevelatorAlf]

thanks so much

[@SuperZomp]

Hi there Alf, did I miss you upgrading, or is the heroic Harley still sort of stock, stagewise that is? I am considering Jekill and Hyde pipes as a part of my upgrade. Veeery expensive. But anyway, I was thinking, in the three different modes, is the board computer adjusting the airflow or is only one mode the perfect match? Any thoughts?

[@RevelatorAlf]

With the J&H exhausts I still believe it operates within the limits of whatever map is set for it. So one map will suit all three modes as it’s just tone that is changed I believe. But be interesting to find out for sure cheers

[@brianryman3565]

I just changed the filter to a K&N as well, kept the original 107 cover, mine has the bassani exhaust (which I don’t recommend due to the heat shield scraping when you lean too far), but it goes well.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Now then Brian. Do you fancy a Battle this weekend?

[@brianryman3565]

I’m off to Scotland on my bike this Sunday, Isle of Skye. Hope they don’t mind my exhaust.

[@viggipm]

@@brianryman3565 I saw a vid about the bassanis scraping on the sport glide and now also seeing your comment. If you did it over, what would you suggest? I'm thinking a VH pro pipe but not sure

[@brianryman3565]

Paul Viggiano I’d keep my Bassani exhaust, it’s fine on normal bends. I scrape it on roundabouts if I try to go too fast otherwise it’s fine.

[@peterconnell3162]

I am still amazed by the high number of Sport Glides I see that are left totally standard. It makes mine stand out, which is not a bad thing!. Looking forward to the power comparison in this series. Is stage one really worth it?!. If I buy another Harley it will have the 114 motor and I will probably leave it as standard for at least one riding season.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes I still think a Sport Glide with a 114 or even a 117 would be awesome

[@grahambrookman1454]

Hi Alf, I have just put on a Rinehart 4inch slip on exhaust on my 2019 Sport Glide and it sounds fantastic. Nice deep rumble when idling and great roar when hitting the throttle. May be a bit loud for some 😀

[@RevelatorAlf]

Loved to do Battle with that one. Cheers

[@grahambrookman1454]

Thanks Alf, I would love to, only problem is I live in Melbourne Australia 😀

[@drar7923]

@@grahambrookman1454 did you have to tune it? Thanks.

[@grahambrookman1454]

@@drar7923 no it didn't need to be tuned

[@drar7923]

@@grahambrookman1454 Thank you very much. So it is an option that I’m going to consider. I’m not looking for additional power just for better / louder sound.

[@mikesamuels9625]

hi enjoy your blogs ,your mates bike sounds more throaty ,are you going to do any mods on yours? ie exhaust ,filter,bars etc?

[@RevelatorAlf]

Quite likely yes. But what? Not sure yet

[@mikesamuels9625]

Im hoping to get one next year got some ideas that id like,think they look better without the bags but handy if your shopping or going away! Theres a bloga called Motto Barista something like that not sure if youve seen his blogs but i ike his bars but i would have black v/h big shocks on mine,I look forwars to seeing your future mods :)

[@simonhickey8952]

Hi Alf, I bought a SE Ventilator intake for my 18 Heritage 114 this week at over £300. It has just been returned for a refund as the only difference between it and the stock oem ventilator intake is the K&N filter (which can be bought separately for about £70) The only thing you haven't got is the SE medallion on the intake, but as I prefer the 114 logo there, as it's less showy, I haven't got a problem with that. Good work on the channel, I was very interested in your review of the Denali Harley Cansmart.

[@rangeljunior6240]

I prefere the 114 logo too.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ah oh now that’s interesting. Funny I was wondering a similar thing myself about just getting filters separately

[@brianryman3565]

RevelatorAlf I have the screaming eagle round air intake. It’s much more solid, the air filter inside it is a K&N filter. The airflow into the filter is much improved though.

[@DVDsNFC]

Agreed sweet sound from 909

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep I was concerned the video wouldn’t do it justice

[@JohnnyB1953]

Sorry, but I think the stock exhaust sounds much better! Thanks for doing this comparison - I was thinking of getting the Cobra 909 but now I think I'll save my money and put it into something else for the bike.

[@VN9001]

I agree that the stock exhaust does sound pretty good!

[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks Johnny. Certainly when riding past there seemed only a marginal difference. Cheers

[@housertv]

Tell your mate to pull off the rain sock on his breather it will scratch it like sandpaper if he leaves it on.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Will do cheers

[@kevincraig8257]

Ive left mine stock also but it being a 117 cvo is it stock ?

[@RevelatorAlf]

That’ll do nicely

[@ianmitchison507]

I have Cobra 909 and S and S Aircleaner and vance and hines FP3 on myFLSB

[@RevelatorAlf]

nice

[@albertobermudezhuescar971]

Great video, finally I got mine, now aiming for those Cobra to make it roar properly.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Alberto Bermúdez Huéscar nice. Enjoy

[@rosswonderley4794]

Did you compare performance? Or just sound?

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ross Wonderley it’s all in the video and more coming soon too. Cheers

[@louisvanhaaren4374]

Hi Alf, I've got almost the same configuration as your mate, except for my V&H Pro pipe. It's so damn loud I have to wear earplugs. It's to loud. Bike runs great, But I'm thinking of placing my original exhaust back on the bike. Problem is: I like the V&H downpipes much more. Can't go to Germany as the loud-pipes discussion is increasing. A silent baffle is no solution either. Still too loud. Found a company in Germany (Fanatics motorcycle), called them but they only made a prototype of their Thorcat catalysor for the Sport Glide. This one has conformity throughout Europe.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ah yes that’s the big issue now isn’t it. Cheers

[@billybob1511]

Here in Australia you can have it as loud as you want, well, you know, illegally ;-)

[@debenhamdave4314]

Easier to speak here sorry if inappropriate, our season was destroyed by Roberto as back up, were a decent side now add full backs. Back Moyes ⚒

[@RevelatorAlf]

UpTheHammers

[@sportglidejim9001]

Dave wins! I have a Rinehart slip-on with a stage 1 makes a big difference stage 2 has been scheduled for August.......Ride hard or stay home😎

[@RevelatorAlf]

Right on! Cheers Jim

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

Probably in the minority here but I prefer the stock sound - less rattly sounding and a little smoother? Never been a fan of loud exhausts though to be honest.

[@joec2174]

Stock sounds better !

[@nokoolaid]

John Maxwell and Matt Laidlaw go over mods and warranty issues in some you tube videos. With tuners, it gets interesting, pipes to some extent too. I wonder if folks realize the consequences. Just saying as a baseline. Vehicles made today, at least in the states, will show if a car or bike has been tuned if connected to the computer diagnostic at the dealer and it flags the bike and invalidates the drivetrain warranty, if I understood it right. Chances are there are no negative effects of the mods, but manufacturers will do as they like. So, with HD, if you use all screaming eagle stuff, meaning from HD, the warranty is fine. Anything that isn't HD can be a problem.

[@rosswonderley4794]

Depends on the country. In Australia, whatever the dealer fits, they're on the hook for. Australian Consumer law dictates this. I still went SE for my Stage 1 but the dealer included a Maximus tuner since our emissions rules aren't as strict as Euro 6 or US EPA and there's no need to accept the restrictions of the SE Pro Street Tuner.

[@nokoolaid]

@@rosswonderley4794 It does. In the US, the EPA has sued companies for not being within regs and the result is locking things down or making consequences as I have said. It's happened were someone has tuned with non HD tuners and when the bike is connected to HD's diagnostic computer it sees it, phones home to report it and goodbye warranty. HD had to pay a fine a few years back too. SO, in short, if you use a HD tuner, it's ok. Anyone else's, not so much. Still, Magnusson Moss Act is in force, so one can do their own maintenance in the states and not screw up the warranty as long as they use items within the manufacturers specs, on the manufacturers schedule and save the receipts. It's good to document it too. I have a google sheet I still use for maintenance.

[@dixsusu]

He did won .

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

909's absolutely sound better. My personal preference is Tab Performance with Zombie Baffle. Was also less expensive than the 909's. Take care.

[@RevelatorAlf]

That is next on my list ha ha

[@andrewkitchenuk]

That's the choice I'm looking at. Advantage of the TAB of course is that you keep the stock heat shield so depends on whether you like the look of that setup.

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

Andrew Green I purchased the Black Heat shields for my Sport Glide. Also opted for Black from Tab. Total exhaust is blacked out now. Love the look. More importantly; love the sound. Take care.

[@drar7923]

Does it require tuning? Cheers.