FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
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FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
Hey all,
In december, I had changed up my fuel system and pipes and decided to go with the FuelPak instead of the PCIII to save a little bit of $$$. Trotter had strongly suggested AGAINST using the FuelPak, but of course to my damned stubborness, I did otherwise and bought the FuelPak.
Now I see why he suggested against it. I just recently bought my PCIII from FuelMoto with a map loaded already from Jaime. And let me tell ya............ WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
With the FuelPak, my bike would overheat like crazy in slow traffic, and idle very low when overheated. It didn't run very good at all either when it heated up like this.. With the PCIII, it gave my Big Radius pipes a whole different sound, it doesn't overheat nearly as bad then with the FuelPak, and it runs soooooooooooooooo SMOOTH! I had gotten all kinds of backfiring with the FuelPak, with every trip including like 30-40+ shots of fire out my exhaust, and with the PCIII, I've gotten maybe 2-3 backfires with over 500 miles put on it already. Its just amazing how much of a difference these two items have showed.
Now don't get me wrong, the FuelPak isn't all that bad, its just that the PCIII is SO much better that I wish I had listen to Trotter and didn't even bother looking at the FuelPak.
Now, this is with my bike not even Dyno tuned yet, so I can imagine its going to get better once done.
But, I just wanted to let you all know this in case you were thinking between the two. Sorry for not listening to you before Trotter!
Cheers,
Adrian
In december, I had changed up my fuel system and pipes and decided to go with the FuelPak instead of the PCIII to save a little bit of $$$. Trotter had strongly suggested AGAINST using the FuelPak, but of course to my damned stubborness, I did otherwise and bought the FuelPak.
Now I see why he suggested against it. I just recently bought my PCIII from FuelMoto with a map loaded already from Jaime. And let me tell ya............ WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
With the FuelPak, my bike would overheat like crazy in slow traffic, and idle very low when overheated. It didn't run very good at all either when it heated up like this.. With the PCIII, it gave my Big Radius pipes a whole different sound, it doesn't overheat nearly as bad then with the FuelPak, and it runs soooooooooooooooo SMOOTH! I had gotten all kinds of backfiring with the FuelPak, with every trip including like 30-40+ shots of fire out my exhaust, and with the PCIII, I've gotten maybe 2-3 backfires with over 500 miles put on it already. Its just amazing how much of a difference these two items have showed.
Now don't get me wrong, the FuelPak isn't all that bad, its just that the PCIII is SO much better that I wish I had listen to Trotter and didn't even bother looking at the FuelPak.
Now, this is with my bike not even Dyno tuned yet, so I can imagine its going to get better once done.
But, I just wanted to let you all know this in case you were thinking between the two. Sorry for not listening to you before Trotter!
Cheers,
Adrian
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
WOW!, I was tracking another thread on the PClll just trying to understand to what advantage either one of these could be if I had already had the dealer do the Stage 1 ECM for my pipes and a/c.. Now I really see the advantage. I was thinking that the next $$ spent would be cosmetic (really want braided cables).. But I think that my engine could appreciate the love so much more. Guess I am going to have to "divert " a little of the tax refund to a PClll EX..
Man, I am loving these forums!! Thanks for the info.
Man, I am loving these forums!! Thanks for the info.
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
Great info....THANKS. I did the stage I on my FB then took it to the dealer for the download....from what I gather it's a very generic downloadand still on the lean side. Been really thinking about that PCIII....think I may take the plunge and order one up next week. 
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
When I saw the picture from Trotter with the fuelpak in the bottom of a garbage can I didn't need to find out on my own. That's a powerful enough image for me and I bought the PCll from fuelmoto. Haven't had a chance to road test it because of all the snow but I'm pretty confident with all the good I've heard here and with conversations with fuelmoto.
A couple of thingsI did find out though in the install process.
1- Not alot of room to install under the seat. I put mine under the electric box.
2- Used dielectric grease on the connector to prevent water problems.
3- Set the throttle position with the 9v battery becauseI can't start it up and run it.
4- Left the USB cable attached and ran the end out through the electric box for easy access without having to remove seat.
Hope this saves someone some time. Can't wait to ride. Come on spring! 2007 FXDC
A couple of thingsI did find out though in the install process.
1- Not alot of room to install under the seat. I put mine under the electric box.
2- Used dielectric grease on the connector to prevent water problems.
3- Set the throttle position with the 9v battery becauseI can't start it up and run it.
4- Left the USB cable attached and ran the end out through the electric box for easy access without having to remove seat.
Hope this saves someone some time. Can't wait to ride. Come on spring! 2007 FXDC
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
ORIGINAL: VenturaChop
i love my fuel pak man i sht runs great
i love my fuel pak man i sht runs great
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
I wish I was able to say the same about the FuelPak 2007fxdc. All I was doing was simply stating how it ran with my 2006 StreetBob. But, for an extra $75 dollars, why not just get a PCIII? I mean, I wish I would have done it before. And, you can always dyno tune the bike with the PCIII plugged in so thats definitely a plus. I just wish I had done this before.
I'm not saying the FuelPak is garbage by any means. I'm just saying how my bike ran with the FuelPak, and how it runs with the PCIII.
Cheers,
Adrian
I'm not saying the FuelPak is garbage by any means. I'm just saying how my bike ran with the FuelPak, and how it runs with the PCIII.
Cheers,
Adrian
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RE: FuelPak vs. Power Commander - My observations
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I wish I was able to say the same about the FuelPak 2007fxdc. All I was doing was simply stating how it ran with my 2006 StreetBob. But, for an extra $75 dollars, why not just get a PCIII?
I wish I was able to say the same about the FuelPak 2007fxdc. All I was doing was simply stating how it ran with my 2006 StreetBob. But, for an extra $75 dollars, why not just get a PCIII?