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Can the computer be remapped without doing new mufflers and air breather?

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Old 10-25-2010, 09:57 AM
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I don't really want loud pipes at the moment. But I do think that my new 48 is set real lean from the factory and could probably benefit from a richer fuel mixture. I'm wondering if the Dealer can remap the bike for a mixture that will increase the responsiveness of the motor? I'm betting that the stock air filter/exhaust combo is capable of more power but that Harley has it set up for fuel efficiency.

I figure it would save me around $500 not to buy new mufflers and air filter. Anyone done a remap without new air filter and mufflers?
 
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I have done a remap, the bike is basically stock, I opened up the baffles a bunch, but that's it. I have a TTS MasterTuner, nice rig, check out their website, there's a tuning guide on there and it explains a lot.
 
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Dobeck TFI is an economical way to richen it up a little, and it works with minor upgrades as well for later when you do want higher flowing pipes and air cleaner. Khrome Werks makes quiet, rumbly slip ons that flow well and will not disturb the neighbors. Dobeck has a killer military discount, they really support us and their product is simple to install and works well.
 

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yes, if i had not piped and suckered mine i still woulda tuned it. using a tfi techlusion tuner on mine.
 
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I doubt if the dealer could do much of a remap, they have "caned" maps based on various SE accessories but I don't think they have one for a stock set up.
 
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Originally Posted by MikeSz
I don't really want loud pipes at the moment. But I do think that my new 48 is set real lean from the factory and could probably benefit from a richer fuel mixture. I'm wondering if the Dealer can remap the bike for a mixture that will increase the responsiveness of the motor? I'm betting that the stock air filter/exhaust combo is capable of more power but that Harley has it set up for fuel efficiency.

I figure it would save me around $500 not to buy new mufflers and air filter. Anyone done a remap without new air filter and mufflers?
I am in the same boat. Thinking this is the way to go.....http://www.nightrider.com/parts/

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I know for the PC III there is a map on there site that is for stock pipes and AC, I guess it just tweeks it a bit and would help, but I say wait till you get pipes and AC then do it all. How can you have a bad *** looking bike laiek that and not have it sound mean?
 
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