Rate the Techlusion TFI/DFO
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I'll bite...
I'm satisfied with it. It makes a difference, it gets rid of the lean condition on the bike after adding pipes and A/C and it was affordable. Had I went SERT or PCIII, I would've felt pressured to get a Dyno to get the most out of them. I didn't have the funds to buy either with the added cost of a Dyno included.
Install was fairly simple even for a dunce like me. The instructions were easy to follow.
The only beef I have with it - and I'm talking about the 1340ST - is that the first level of adjustment (the Green stage) is practically useless. Techlusion themselves say you'd have to set it at 8 for it to actually do anything. And even then, it ain't much. That being said, I'm not exactly sure where on the RPM range that first level affects. I have no surging issues or anything so it's not quite clear. However, the rest of the levels definitely make a difference. I can shoot flames out my pipes if I so choose.
Bottom line, if you want a Dyno or will do bigger and better things to your engine, or, you only want the best for your bike, then get the SERT or PCIII. If you are just looking for a better alternative to the HD Download, get the DFO.
These are just my opinions...
Whiff
I'm satisfied with it. It makes a difference, it gets rid of the lean condition on the bike after adding pipes and A/C and it was affordable. Had I went SERT or PCIII, I would've felt pressured to get a Dyno to get the most out of them. I didn't have the funds to buy either with the added cost of a Dyno included.
Install was fairly simple even for a dunce like me. The instructions were easy to follow.
The only beef I have with it - and I'm talking about the 1340ST - is that the first level of adjustment (the Green stage) is practically useless. Techlusion themselves say you'd have to set it at 8 for it to actually do anything. And even then, it ain't much. That being said, I'm not exactly sure where on the RPM range that first level affects. I have no surging issues or anything so it's not quite clear. However, the rest of the levels definitely make a difference. I can shoot flames out my pipes if I so choose.
Bottom line, if you want a Dyno or will do bigger and better things to your engine, or, you only want the best for your bike, then get the SERT or PCIII. If you are just looking for a better alternative to the HD Download, get the DFO.
These are just my opinions...
Whiff
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From: raleigh
RE: Rate the Techlusion TFI/DFO
Thanks I appreciate your input, I am not looking to create a monster bike, I only enjoy changing pipes, I had four sets for my Sporty, and now with the FI on my Bob I will need a little help, and I am thinking that the TFI/DFO, may be what I need, at the most cost effective way.
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There is an upgrade available for the 1340ST and I think I'm going to take advantage of it. My performance has deteriorated since I installed the BCT Baffles. Deceleration has become troublesome. Apparently, this upgrade will give the user a wider band of fuel management in the cruise RPMs and will, according to George, have an entire setting that focuses on deceleration enrichment. I just have to send my unit back. If it doesn't solve my issues, I will go for a SERT.
The upgrade is free and turnaround is a couple of days.
Whiff
The upgrade is free and turnaround is a couple of days.
Whiff
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From: raleigh
RE: Rate the Techlusion TFI/DFO
Whiff,
I sent mine back about two weeks ago, for the new program, I have not reinstalled it yet, when I do I will let you know what happens. I have been riding with the SEII, A/C and Slip-ons with BCT 'S and the hd DOWNLOAD, AND i AM KINDA SATISFIED WITH THE WAY ITS RUNNIN RIGHT NOW!!
I sent mine back about two weeks ago, for the new program, I have not reinstalled it yet, when I do I will let you know what happens. I have been riding with the SEII, A/C and Slip-ons with BCT 'S and the hd DOWNLOAD, AND i AM KINDA SATISFIED WITH THE WAY ITS RUNNIN RIGHT NOW!!
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I have the Rev Tech DFO and I hate it.Back when I had money I thought it would be nice to have the shop where I bought my Thunderheader,SE air filter and DFO to just install and tune everything so I could just ride away.I work two jobs and the last thing I want to do when I 'm off work is fuss with my bike.Today my bike is back in the shop for the third time since installing the DFO.It backifires on even the slightest decel runs rough as hell at low RPMs and now has started to cut out intermitedly on accelleration.I have read through the instructions for the DFO 3 times and install seems straight forward enough but tuning or trouble shooting instructions are non existant.The DFO was recomended to me by three different mechanics who had nothing but good things to say about it so it's possible I may just have a bad one.But according to the instructions the low rev cruise mode is non adjustable and is controlled by the O2 sensors so I don't see much hope of it ever working right with this bike.Also the rev limiter is not adjustable so just when the bike starts running good you run smack dab into the rev limiter, nice.Lately this bike has caused me so much stress I think about selling it and buying something else all the time.
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...started to cut out intermitedly on accelleration
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RE: Rate the Techlusion TFI/DFO
I agree that the non-adjustable O2 range is where most of my issues lie.
I'll make that judgement after the upgrade.