Time For An Upgrade | RC Components Slip-Ons/RSD Nostalgia Velocity Stack

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The already tricked-out Nightster looks that much more complete with the RC slip-ons and RSD velocity stack

The already tricked-out Nightster looks that much more complete with the RC slip-ons and R

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When the Nightster made its debut back in 2007, it won the attention of many younger Harley enthusiasts, and the customizing bug bit a whole new generation. Such was the case with this '07 Nightster owned by Richard Merwin, parts and accessories specialist at Skip-Fordyce Harley-Davidson in Riverside, California. After Richard bought the bike, he started modding the Sporty to better fit his style but hadn't done up the most common exchange that Harley owners make until he stumbled on RC Components' RCX-haust line of 2 1/2-inch slip-ons with full coverage black heatshields for '06-11 Sportster models ($449 for black, $369 for chrome). The system mimics the styling of straight drag pipes without skimping on the deep throaty sound that drag pipes produce.

Included in the RCX-haust kit are two 2 1/2-inch slip-on mufflers, black ceramic-coated heatshields, heatshield hose clamps, hardware, and interconnect bracket plugs. The RSD Nostalgia velocity stack comes with two new breather bolts, breather bolt extensions, black breather bolt spacers, and chrome hardware for a contrasting finish.
Included in the RCX-haust kit are two 2 1/2-inch slip-on mufflers, black ceramic-coated he

To complement the minimalist look the black pipes provide, Richard chose a Roland Sands Design (RSD) Nostalgia Velocity Stack ($369.95). The stack is available for '91-11 Sportsters, is available in chrome and black anodize, and is less bulky than the stock app and sucks in more air, too. Plus, the all-black stack and chrome accents match the stainless steel mesh insert very well, giving the entire design a very clean aesthetic. Installation of both products was a snap and we transformed the Sporty in about an hour. For a step-by-step video installation of these products, log on to hotbikeweb.com.

01. Richard got started by rolling the bike on a lift to remove the stock muffler system and stock heatshields since he installed the exhaust system first.
01. Richard got started by rolling the bike on a lift to remove the stock muffler system
02. With the mufflers off, Richard installed the two provided black plugs into the stock interconnect bracket, which collects exhaust from the stock mufflers. This bracket will only be used for mounting the new slip-ons in place. You'll need to keep the stock muffler clamps.
02. With the mufflers off, Richard installed the two provided black plugs into the stock
03. Richard moved on to installing the provided hose clamps to both heatshields.
03. Richard moved on to installing the provided hose clamps to both heatshields.