Exhausts Help on 09 RKC stage 1

[Boardy]

Hi,
First post and I hope somebody can enlighten me. I have an 09 RKC and it is my first Harley Davidson. I have ordered a set of Python Predator mufflers, Arlen Ness Big Sucker and a PCV, so far so good!
I found out that the 02 sensors are disconnected when the PCV is installed and instead of zip tying the wires up I have got some sensor bungs so that I can remove them for a neat install.
The next dilema I cannot get my head around is the valve (?) at the rear of the stock headpipes. What is this? Does it remain connected after the install of the mufflers etc? When I can afford new headpipes (at a later date) what do you do with the wire that controls it (I am a neat freak and if it is not needed I want it removed)?
I have been reading all-sorts about active exhausts/air intake and my head is a shed (oh for a simple carb). Please can someone explain what I need to do. If I need to take it to a dealer for the install, so be it, but at least I can question them if I know in my mind what needs to be done!
Last question, I promise; Anybody know of a good Harley mechanic in the North West?
Hope the above makes sense.
Regards,
Chris.
Blackpool.

[hippy]

Try Will Burrows motorcycles Gargstang
tel 01995 601228
This is %100 sound

[Matt FXDX]

Tony from Hog Doc is ok, he is also mobile, will come to you! He did cams on my Dyna! no number sorry sure he,s in the book!.....

[Boardy]

Thanks for the replies.

Hippy, I would love to use Will Burrows but he wont fit parts that you supply.

Matt, is this the guy you mean;

Hogdoc Motorcycle Repairs & Services Tel: 01706 365505. Unit 4, Phoenix Brewery Courtyard, Green Lane, Heywood, Lancashire OL10 2EP.

Cheers,

Chris.

[Matt FXDX]

Yes Chris, his mob number is 07966272211... he,s done work for me at my house in Blackpool, good job at a fair price, fully recomended!!

[Boardy]

Thanks for that Matt, I'll give him a bell when the parts arrive and say you recommended him. Last place I want to go to is Preston HD!

Cheers,

Chris.

Blackpool.

[Tony Cross]

Found Hogdoc very fair to deal with and he has a good reputation.

[Matt FXDX]

Hog Doc had no probs fitting the cams that i supplied Chris!!....

[Boardy]

Thanks again for the replies, Looks like Hog Doc has got the job Just checked the status of my delivery and it's at UK customs so hopefully it will arrive shortly, I'm busting a gut to get the bike to sound like it should!

Regards,

Chris.

Blackpool.

[Coffin Dodger]

I'm sort of going through the same mods as you are. I've replaced the stock exhaust and silencers and replaced them with Thunderheaders. The active exhaust valve cable can be disconnected quite easily at the exhaust end where it connects to the valve and not wanting to remove the thing altogether, I've just taped it up and tied it against the frame out of the way. However, I've also fitted an active exhaust valve bypass plug which does what it says; they're about £20 from v-twin mania and will de-activate the valve and lock it in the open position. I'm also going to install an S&S tuned induction and re-map the ecu with directlink tuning software.
The Thunderheader set up certainly makes the engine sound as it should instead of the pathetic anodyne way it sounds in stock configuration; there has been a slight but noticeable change in mid-range as well. When the work is finished, I'm expecting a more noticeable change in mid range.