Harley Davidson STAGE 1 Explained

[@BlockheadMoto]

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[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@Blockhead I have a 2016 Electra Glide Ultra with what I’m told is a Stage 1 Screaming Eagle kit on it, it has an X pipe exhaust and I recently tooled around the dealership lot in first gear and the bike acted(sounded) like I was lugging it by going too slow! I bought it as it sits now and I’m wondering if there’s more than the Stage 1kit involved! They provided the tuner that was used on it, but maybe Chris can provide me with a little more information than what I currently have! The lot area around the dealership is not real large and I was trying not to hit parked cars or get the bike moving too fast to maneuver around the building or parked vehicles. Maybe I’m just scared of the power the bike has.

[@Blakeization11]

Man its weird, I swear I have been subed for awhile but it said I wasnt. so I resubed. KZbin is weird sometimes lol.

[@dijie2]

Eyyy Block. Bought my 2018 Breakout after your watching your review way back when and just ordered the TBR Turnout to wake it up. Keep on growing

[@moto.meditation]

Hit that bitxh 😂😂

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

You need exhaust scavenging I wouldn’t call it back pressure since that’s a loaded thing to say You need a 2 into 1 for flow and exhaust to to essentially pull the air out without running flow

[@Markotto09]

Bringing Chris on board was a fantastic idea. This channel has become one of my top channels. The content just keeps getting better.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Mark, glad you’re enjoying the vids! 🤘🏼

[@LongDistanceMotorcycleFans]

Chris was awesome

[@sevensinsvelocityshop7563]

If anyone watching this feels their job is under appreciated just think how the guy on the assembly line putting stock Harley pipes on feels

[@LARGO125]

And for those of you with Carbeureted motors, the stage 1 is still a 3 step process, but a little more mechanically involved. In place of a tuner (used on FI engines) you re-jet the carb, which will allow a higher fuel flow rate.

[@jacobdowney318]

Will the higher fuel flow rate take away from the gas mileage?

[@Smitty39]

@@jacobdowney318 yes, but not tuning it will also potentially take away from the gas mileage because the bike -might- run rich or lean which will also hurt the overall performance.

[@jacobdowney318]

@@Smitty39 I figured it would run richer if not tuned properly. But I do know the more you do for performance the more mpg you lose unless you do something that helps the mpg

[@the_kurse_17]

I have to say, you two together are a great team in detailed explaining of tech. Keep up the awesome job!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thank you! 👊🏼

[@troysgarage8757]

Glad I'm part of the percentage that's subscribed! #Blockfam And Chris is really awesome on the channel man, loving the content.

[@NickandJoe1234]

Just bought a 22 Sport Glide and had a stage 1 installed....love the sound of the air compression when you start the bike 💪🏍💨

[@WhackBytch256]

Ran an open air cleaner like the Trask for a while…had to change and clean it often because it filled up with bugs and dirt. Ended up switching back to closed air cleaner high flow filter for easier maintenance.

[@pickr2604]

Thank you guys. This is a great video. I just bought my first Harley so “Im new! I don’t know what to do!” But I’m really excited. Thanks for clearing up what’s going on

[@raymondgarafano8604]

I just hit the subscribe button. I had a stage 1 done to my 2015 Wide Glide, a bigger more free flowing air cleaner, Vance&Hines short shots and an electronic device for allowing the injectors to admitt more fuel to the engine. . .I had ThunderBay custom cycles do this in Tampa, FL. then they dyna-tuned it. The bike sounds much more like a Harley than the souped up sewing machine it sounded like when I bought it.

[@scottlin777]

we wanna see sick wideglides bike. please do a vid on maybe the top 5 high flow air cleaners that let in the most air flow. looking forward to the rest of this series

[@willbe7442]

What I love about the way Chris works is how he lays everything out neatly and organised ready to install. Us normal folk rip open the box as soon as it arrives, and try to throw it on the bike in our work clothes and make a mess everywhere haha

[@BlockheadMoto]

So true, haha

[@CactusJack252]

One of the things I have learned in life is preparation is key, and you can apply that to about everything in life.

[@levidavid09]

That’s me every time something comes in the mail. I’m in the garage in Cole Hanns, slacks and a golf polo trying to install parts without getting my clothes dirty, just due to pure excitement. Haha!

[@willbe7442]

@@levidavid09 hah totally.

[@brucesmith7858]

Hi guys. Can we start putting a mic on Chris ??? It would be nice to hear him as clean and crisp as we hear Mr. BH.

[@ShorbE82]

Agreed. I can mostly hear him but he does get too far out at times

[@Toneloc33]

Not boring at all ! Keep the knowledgeable content coming ! It’s well appreciated over hear !

[@Jack-wi5qr]

I’ve been told over my 60 years,that the best air filter oil to use is trans fluid mixed with alcohol ( which thins it down to use in a spray bottle). Alcohol dissolves quickly and doesn’t hurt paper based filters. Some synthetic based filters,don’t use it. I treat the filters on my 6-71 blown 392 Hemi gasser with diluted trans fluid and never had a problem. Same as my RK.

[@XMcBainXUSA]

Get in depth! Nothing is boring.

[@bencardenas1457]

ok heres a question if i change out pipes from stock to a 2into 1 and i have a high flow stock air filter do i need to install a tuner ??

[@TheThebandit70]

I'll be honest. I never knew that's why the filters were red.. I love this type of content.

[@DonGratz]

I work at Motown Harley Davidson In Taylor Michigan you should come stop by sometime Harley Davidson's have always been a Passion of mine You were the one who inspired me to purchase my 2020 48 sportster

[@godsmack7734]

Thanks for these videos and all the detailed explanation from you and Chris. Really cool that you guys drop this knowledge! ✌️

[@bigblue3568]

Did a Stage 1 and just used those plug in Xied thingys on my Rocker C for $110 and saved hundreds over getting a "tuner".. works great. Air fuel ration changed and she purrs now.

[@Supremebean303]

Xied? Thingys?

[@bigblue3568]

@@Supremebean303 little resistors that plug in between the o2 sensors. Tricks the bikes computer on fuel injected bike into thinking its running way too lean and enriches the air fuel mixture. Cheap alternative for stage 1 vs getting a tuner. DK Customs

[@bradstoddart5567]

Always enjoyed your channel...it keeps getting better!

[@donniebraham6156]

Hey Blockhead, you da man . Thanks for all the work and content

[@michaelgagne795]

I rarely subscribe to KZbin channels but I did with this cause I was impressed with the video. Great instruction, well done.

[@MegaJschmidt]

Thank you for this video, as simple as it is, it gives a better perspective on Harley’s/ motorcycles.looking forward to more videos.

[@msportster6791]

Why do a lot of people only do slip ones with a new air cleaner and no tuner? Is there a benefit to that apart from cost?

[@kurtcom4024]

Damn, what a delicious sound. Quick question, if I just put slip on, do I have to tune?

[@TheBoyTheDogTheHarley]

You guys are so detailed and comprehensive. I have learned quite a lot the last few days watching your vids. You have me now.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Love this educational style video and level of detail! Keep ehm coming !

[@navfam4610]

Great vid, got all my Stage 1 parts, now I just need the bike delivered!!! Thanks for this.

[@tylerstierwalt3517]

So does a Stage 1 include a full exhaust or does a slip-on count?

[@clarkbabin9799]

My first roadglide had stage one with an aftermarket exhaust. It came with the tuner and a dyno print out to prove its gain in output. It was a decent difference. Of course I went from an 05 to with an 88 on it to a rg with a 2019 rg 114 mk 8. My current roadglide is a 114 mk8 but doesn't yet have any upgrades. I traded for a 2020 rg special commemorative in blue and white. I did notice the difference in power but the 114 is still a powerful engine. The bike you worked on looked great with the stock chrome exhaust. To bad the customer didnt go with an aftermarket chrome pipe. I agree it sounds much better and I'm sure feels better powered but with the chrome it already has that just looks off. I would've gone with a long chrome pipe . Do those who are already subscribed loose the greasiness on the fingers or are were just greasier?

[@funlolo2870]

Hey, thanks for the vid ! What about the raised of the fuel consumption with those stages ? Thanks

[@thescott_t_k8930]

Love this video, I am considering a stage 1 on my 2021 M8. This helps tremendously because there are only so many options since I'm under warranty.

[@DAWN_TRUCKING]

Very helpful video just bought a 22 street Bob and I was looking into doing this

[@btoso32]

I love this kind of stuff as I operate and fix big machinery. Great vid. I learned some!

[@Kevlartoday]

I like quiet - if I put a high flow aircleaner on my sportster no tuner and use standard mufflers will it be OK? Appreciate your video 👍

[@richardhuffman3265]

I have a question I put bigger pipes and new header pipes and got it tune I was told my filter is already a high airflow filter dose that mean I already have the first stage done? I’m still learning a lot

[@no1fixer958]

Hey guys,love these episode's. I recently bought a new softail 114 and love how in depth you discuss and show details that might easily be overlooked, keep up the great vids,

[@mackdiesel6437]

Can you use a dyna jet if you already have another tuner, not sure what the process of changing the tuner would be.?

[@MyDengy]

Is it mandatory to do tune when you’re just changing the pipes to drag pipes for example? And is it nesesary to change all together pipes and air cleaner together or you can do just pipes?

[@samuelconner332]

Just realized today, that I’ve been watching TONS of vids and haven’t subbed. . . . Today that has changed. Good work as always, longtime viewer, new time subber.

[@RanjhaSAAB-e6b]

I m new to Harley I have 2023 Harley street Bob 114. I want to put Vance and Hines slash down slip on. Do I have to do anything else like change air filter or tune ?

[@theonlyredspecial]

Great team guys. Chris is not only a great Mechanic but super at getting over the details. Learning a lot listening to him. Best to you both from Ireland. 🤘🏻

[@mustang49601]

Will adding a stage 1 kit to a 98 Harley Davidson fxdl dyna low rider cause a lean issue before tuning? Or a no idle condition that requires the enrichment knob to be slightly pulled out?

[@wb4514]

Does the stock head pipe need to be replaced to qualify as Stage 1, or just a set of slip on mufflers, intake upgrade and canned tune (PV4) ?

[@trollingpatroll7196]

this video has taught me chris has such a good fashion taste and taught me some parts of motorcycles and what they do too

[@BobMcDougall]

Watching from Germany. Been subscribed since your Ms. Blockhead Learn to Ride vids.

[@KB-we3dg]

From England - Looking to buy my first Harley in the next few months and watching this video has made me realise how you can make a bland Harley into something totally awesome. Oh and I've used my greasy fingers to subscribe to your channel. Any ideas for a first Harley for two up riding for a 5'7" shorty would be helpful....

[@whatsgoodjay9066]

Just got a '22 FXLRS and was wondering what tuners won't void the 2 year warranty? Also, if I change the air intake and full exhaust I need/should tune right?

[@nickmaag8423]

When you’re using the DynoJet to tune it, are you using just the basic preinstalled options on the tuner? I’d say I’m pretty much a novice..

[@Big-Daddy96]

Hey Block, im planning on modding my lrs im wondering if i should just stage iv the 117 motor or buy the harley 131 crate motor

[@C172ssv]

For Chris - i have a 2019 flhtk stock head pipes and Vance and Hines slip ons. I am considering the screamin eagle wedge air cleaner upgrade. Should I get it Dyno’d or is it okay?

[@clutch_moves]

i could listen to chris talk about bikes and bike parts all day

[@RunCMDmoto]

Is a slip on muffler good enough to count for the “exhaust” portion of stage one? I’m running cobra neighbor hater pipes

[@JamesWatsonPA]

Loved this video! I can't wait for the rest of the series! Thanks

[@scooter10384]

I’ve bought a 2011 Heritage , air cleaner has been replaced with a high flow. How can I tell if it’s a stage one etc?

[@tijmenvanham8965]

Can you do a hammer performance 1275cc kit tutorial om a sportster?

[@jjc220295]

If I have a 103 twin cam cam can I keep my original air cleaner housing and slipons as a stage 1 and build on that. I'm not interested in hp just noise and torque

[@CraigSmith568]

Like the 2 into 1 exhaust. Sounds good.

[@changiiboy1589]

big dum question , does exhaust HAve to be same brand with air cleaner for tune up to work>?

[@oto-aoki]

Very informative and useful video. Thanks a lot

[@stevegoetsch2984]

I have a 2011 CVO high flow air cleaner, do you know if will fit a 2004. Thank's

[@mikedupell7121]

I bought a 2014 sgs with the 103 and a supposedly stage one kit, I do not know if thats true, I have the factory air cleaner on and exhaust under each bag. My problem which the dealer can't get to stop is the back firing as I am shifting up, any info would be great, Thanks, Mike

[@charlesstatkus]

Is the Screamin' Eagle Extreme-Flow 55MM Intake Manifold upgrade considered Stage 1 or Stage II for the 107 M8? I cannot find it in any Stage upgrade documents. Harley states: hand-polished intake runners to provide uninhibited airflow to the engine resulting in a 2% - 4% increase in horsepower that you will notice..

[@dontewichman5503]

Just now coming across this but it makes me wonder, on my 2022 iron I wanna change the stock slip on for 3" reinhardt slip on. Do I need to upgrade anything if I do that? Or would it only be if I changed the headers as well?

[@markwhatley9955]

I learned a lot from this video. I’m thinking about putting slip ons on my 2019 Heritage Classic 114 and I don’t even know what things to consider. You guys explain things in a way that even I can understand. Subscribed.

[@sargemarine5450]

How are the open filters affected by rain? I for example only own a bike and ride year round no matter what.

[@kingkongvspikachu]

I have a 2017 bolt can you just change the stock filter for a better filter without changing the "Box" For performance is it better to change the whole thing ?

[@justinswaney2690]

What would you recommend for a 2017 Road Glide Ultra?

[@lisawinger6761]

I have a tailgunner exhaust if I upgrade to a stage 1 on my 2010 electra glide ultra classic do I have change my exhaust. I love my gatling gun exhaust?

[@renreokmada4927]

What ratchet and extension size are you guys using for exhaust disassembly??

[@pedroemiliogallardosandova6832]

Hi!! When I’m about to upgrade my iron to the stage one with the shoort shots and a hi flow air filter, ill remap the bike with the FP3, do you know how much the fuel consumption will increase aferre this remap?

[@darrelllewis1233]

Do you have any videos of a twin am upgrade?

[@kcscottkc]

I bought my ultra limited with a supposed stage 1. It still has the stock air cleaner box with the 103 on it. First question, can that be a true stage 1, second if I upgrade air cleaners do I need to get another flash? Thanks. Did Chris get mad at the customer? I see he took his, "little performance inducing hat", off and went with the backwards ball cap?

[@rocketman3534]

are you guys in Florida and do you have a brick-and-mortar shop that I can get work done?

[@kennorr82]

Does a 03 (non fuel injection) need to be tuned?

[@russellmcdonald6033]

I got my 1st HD its a 2003 Road King classic it has stage 1 already done it has Rinehart True duals and the screaming eagle high flow filter but it has nothing connected to the computer so the tune must be flashed to the bike? If that is the case could I buy a new tuner if I want to change things like 2 into 1 or a different air cleaner? Do these tuners need to start with a stock tune I guess is my question lol

[@russellmcdonald6033]

@Gregg Schulz Thank you Sir

[@anthonyrico3293]

Do you have to put a tuner on once you change exhaust and air cleaner

[@blown8642]

Excellent video, easy to understand, thanks. I bought a 2020 Softail Standard last week that I want to modify. My plans are a Stage 2, but at this point, I haven't even decided on the Stage 1 parts yet. I assume the bike is passed warranty so whatever pipes I add should be fine.

[@dongoodhart2207]

I would like to know more about the Pros & Cons of a Single Exhaust or Dual Exhaust. And true Dual Exhaust. I have not received any explanation.

[@wolfunr]

Not a big deal, but another advantage of changing out the exhaust is you will loose about 30-50 pounds of weight because the stock Harley brackets etc. are very heavy.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

🤦‍♂️

[@mr.cooldad3441]

Block, how do you "tune" a carbureted motor?

[@pierrebeauchamp5888]

Very informative and entertaining ! Thanks guys ! Pierre in NYC

[@donjuan4933]

Bike sounds pisser compared to stock !! 👍🏼 2 questions though. 1) this bike DOES have a bigger cam installed correct? This next question might be more relevant to the higher stage builds like 2,3 or 4 but when having to do annual inspection are things going to have to be changed in order to pass emissions (O2 sensors), sound (loudness) etc or is is just a matter of tuning the bike in order to pass ?

[@brianhahne9623]

Is the factory breakout 117 intake worthwhile or not? I just picked out a 23 breakout and don’t know much about modding Harley’s. Cars sure, second bike, first Harley 😎

[@lattelab5040]

Nice, but wondering if one can do this in CA (legally).

[@teoheras]

Subscribed! Great video. Can you include the tools needed to do this?

[@maxrobbins8872]

I have a 1995 Harley heritage softail classic would I be able to do a stage 4 ?

[@stephenuffindell]

Greet video. What exhaust you running many thanks.

[@billdemoss1049]

You guys do great work, just wandering how much it cost to put the cam in it with the stage 1and all the work, definitely worth the money 💯😁👍

[@truckerg4010]

Is it worth doing a dyna tune? I have a “21” heritage classic softail, I don’t ride to the edge or till my hair is on fire but I like to respectfully keep up best I can 😎🤔

[@rclife3231]

Is there a way to tell what stage you have on a used motorcycle? I inherited my dad's bike and it is in no way stock , I do know it has the arlen Ness big sucker air filter, duel exhaust with fishtails and there is a screaming eagle tuner in the trunk with the owners manual

[@hunter20156]

Hey I want to do a stage 2 on my 2009 dyna street bob what do you recommend for a cam I All ready plan on getting the s&s oil pump

[@marka5202]

I love that t-shirt design that Chris is wearing, are they available to buy? Love the channel too!

[@sean8470]

wouldn't mind if you guys go over the pressed together flywheel on newer bikes where in the past it was bolted down and torqued.

[@tonyon2wheels209]

Looking to do cams in the near future 2016 RG. I have a TTS master tune can you guys tune it?

[@dactime3780]

Very informative and nicely done. New to this and the channel, and this certainly helped me get a grasp on not only what is involved in a stage 1, but how it all ties together. I do have one question. Right now my budget limits me to slip-ons. So, on this bike, a 114 Fatboy, do I need a tune or will the factory ECM handle the new configuration on its on? Thanks again for the great video!

[@jofknoll]

hi a question about the dynojet tuner does the bike need a harley speedo to help it set up as the thundermax tuner works with a harley speedo,as you might guess i'm not running full harley stuff,we do tend to mix and match other makes of bikes in the UK,great vid by the way and thank you

[@eddietheloggie]

Block, a while back you did a video that featured a 'dolly'. i.e. a device you put under your lowrider that allowed you to turn it in it's own length. Do you have a contact as I can't find one in UK and would really like one.