XIED's shipped
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From: Jackson, MI
RE: XIED's shipped
Installed last night. Sputtered a bit the first time I fired it up??? Probably just being moody. Took a spin last night and this morning. Here are my first impressions:
Rinehart slip-on exhaust (also have Stage 1 download and SEAC)sounded real tinny prior to XIED installation (kind of like snap, crackle, pop). AFter installation, exhaust seems deeper but not necessarily louder. If anything, I think it might have quieted some....or could be a deeper tone that isn't quite as annoying.
Also, bike doesn't seem to surge anymore at low speeds. When decelerating, rpm seems to stay up more....doesn't immediately drop off as much. 6th gear seemed smoother at 55-60. Still chilly here in Michigan so I can't speak for heat/temperatures. All in all, probably not a whole lot of performance gain but sounds like a healthier engine. Still need to check the plugs and MPG. Oh, and I think it cleaned the chrome too!
I had a hell of a time getting the front installed. Did you guys just coil the excess up under that plastic cover. I'm not sure I got the cover completely snapped backin place. Will take another look at it tonight.
Brian
Rinehart slip-on exhaust (also have Stage 1 download and SEAC)sounded real tinny prior to XIED installation (kind of like snap, crackle, pop). AFter installation, exhaust seems deeper but not necessarily louder. If anything, I think it might have quieted some....or could be a deeper tone that isn't quite as annoying.
Also, bike doesn't seem to surge anymore at low speeds. When decelerating, rpm seems to stay up more....doesn't immediately drop off as much. 6th gear seemed smoother at 55-60. Still chilly here in Michigan so I can't speak for heat/temperatures. All in all, probably not a whole lot of performance gain but sounds like a healthier engine. Still need to check the plugs and MPG. Oh, and I think it cleaned the chrome too!
I had a hell of a time getting the front installed. Did you guys just coil the excess up under that plastic cover. I'm not sure I got the cover completely snapped backin place. Will take another look at it tonight.
Brian
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From: cambridge ohio
RE: XIED's shipped
hey lakeboi,it took me a couple times to get the front the way i wanted it,i installed the reistor part of the xied in the plastic cover,then looped the ends behind the frame,and plugged the connectors in and they ended up under the oil filter,and seem out of the way.
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After two days of running the XIEDs I decided to pull the FuelPak. I forgot how easy that thing was to install/uninstall. I test rode last night and again today and the bike is running great. I may have lost some power on hard throttle, but it is worth it to me just to simplify the system and I will sell the FuelPak. It is the same one that fits the V-Rod, so maybe someone will get some good use out of it. I will pull plugs this weekend to see how they look after about 100 miles with the XIEDs. So far I am pretty happy with this part. [/blockquote]
Hey Blu,
You posted earlier you had some popping still after install of the XIED's. Pulling the FP "should" not have any effect on that. With the FP pulled, are you still getting some popping or is it 100% eliminated?
If the pops are still there, it's likelyyour pipes are just very open.Which leads me to ask, why remove the FP and lose HP on throttle tweaks if it changes nothing else? I suppose if the loss of HP doesn't matter to you, no big deal, but then why did you buy the FP in the first place?
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From: Ohio
RE: XIED's shipped
Navy,
With just the FuelPak installed I had some popping on decel, but never really worried about it enough to change mode (23 I think). When I installed the XIEDs on top of the FuelPak I noticed less popping (really more of a gurgle or sputter, definitely not a backfire). After removing the FuelPak (leaving the XIEDs on) it may be a little less, but I honestly don't know yet. If I get time this weekend I may pull the slip ons and re-install them to make sure there are no leaks. I do know that the bike runs smoother with the XIEDs (whether FuelPak is connected or not) and I am happy with the performance running them alone. The reason I bought the FuelPak originally was to complete a stage I (K&N 3909 and SE Street Slip Ons). All the info I had available at the time told me that I needed to install some type of fuel management to compensate, or the bike would run too lean with the improved flow through the motor. I bought and installed the FuelPak with the AC and Slip Ons, and was pleased with the improved performance. I did all three at once, so I can't tell you which had a greater effect on the bike. I don't think there is anything wrong with FuelPak, and the new info I saw referencing the different injectors on Dynas is interesting as well. I would just prefer to run as simple of a system as possible, as long as my engine is running healthy. I will try to post pictures of my plugs after I pull them, to see what guys think of the color.
Blubob
With just the FuelPak installed I had some popping on decel, but never really worried about it enough to change mode (23 I think). When I installed the XIEDs on top of the FuelPak I noticed less popping (really more of a gurgle or sputter, definitely not a backfire). After removing the FuelPak (leaving the XIEDs on) it may be a little less, but I honestly don't know yet. If I get time this weekend I may pull the slip ons and re-install them to make sure there are no leaks. I do know that the bike runs smoother with the XIEDs (whether FuelPak is connected or not) and I am happy with the performance running them alone. The reason I bought the FuelPak originally was to complete a stage I (K&N 3909 and SE Street Slip Ons). All the info I had available at the time told me that I needed to install some type of fuel management to compensate, or the bike would run too lean with the improved flow through the motor. I bought and installed the FuelPak with the AC and Slip Ons, and was pleased with the improved performance. I did all three at once, so I can't tell you which had a greater effect on the bike. I don't think there is anything wrong with FuelPak, and the new info I saw referencing the different injectors on Dynas is interesting as well. I would just prefer to run as simple of a system as possible, as long as my engine is running healthy. I will try to post pictures of my plugs after I pull them, to see what guys think of the color.
Blubob
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From: New Hampshire
RE: XIED's shipped
My bike has never run better or stronger with the addition of the XIED's while maintaining the Stage I with the FP. LOVE IT!!
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From: Texas
RE: XIED's shipped
I received mine today, installed a Big Sucker andXiED's on my wifes FXSTC and its much better, smoother,no popping on decel at all, more power, we'll see if it really makes a difference in running cooler tomorrow.
Got a Big Sucker and XiED's installed on my Super Glide as well, seems to be much better after only a short ride.
More details after a longer ride tomorrow.
Did the Mudpuddle AC Football mod as well, it looks great!
Got a Big Sucker and XiED's installed on my Super Glide as well, seems to be much better after only a short ride.
More details after a longer ride tomorrow.
Did the Mudpuddle AC Football mod as well, it looks great!
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From: Texas
RE: XIED's shipped
Its official with the XiED's my 07 FXD, Big Radius and Big Sucker run approx 50 degree's cooler that it used to.
Same for my Wifes Softail Custom.
Power is better and smoother and no popping on decel.
Its a great product for the money and I'm very happy with my results.
Same for my Wifes Softail Custom.
Power is better and smoother and no popping on decel.
Its a great product for the money and I'm very happy with my results.