Transitioning...
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Transitioning...
from my FXR (20 years and 96K miles) to an '010 FXDF. Had the dealer replace the forward controls with mids as part of the deal - too used to them on the FXR to change now. Been spending a lotta time in the garage personalizing my new ride. For cosmetics: blacked out some of the brighter trim pieces, removed reflectors, took off leather panel and "spearhead" emblem on the tank to show off more of the great Harley paint, and dismounted the evap canister and related plumbing for a cleaner look. For performance so far: installed Rush 1.75 muffs, XIEDs A/F enhancers, Progressive 412s. First impressions: bike rides solid, handling not quite as crisp as the FXR, motor pulls fairly strongly even during break-in period. Things I need to adjust to: keyless ignition, not having a tach, bottom frame design requiring change in lift equipment, and the various different shape/size bolts used on this bike. Things to come: a good street cam, more distinctive wheels. All in all, very satisfied with the F-Bob, and though I will surely miss my trusty FXR, I can live happily with this new Dyna. Thanks for reading. Peace.
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Hey there O-town, welcome aboard-I'm pretty new here too.
Great looking bike. I'm digging my new Dyna Super Glide and I have the Rush 1.75's also. I really like them.
Question: did the xied's help performance and and how difficult were they to install?
Great looking bike. I'm digging my new Dyna Super Glide and I have the Rush 1.75's also. I really like them.
Question: did the xied's help performance and and how difficult were they to install?
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Must have been tough after 20 yrs and almost 100k to say good bye to the FXR. From your pic it looks like it was a beautiful bike.
Congrats though on the new ride! I've heard nothing but good things about the FXDF. From your post, it sounds like you're going to have a lot of fun with it!
Congrats though on the new ride! I've heard nothing but good things about the FXDF. From your post, it sounds like you're going to have a lot of fun with it!
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XIED install...
Hey Don! The XIED install was quite simple - the instruction sheet was very clear and easy to understand. Basically it involves disconnecting your O2 sensors and plugging in the XIED resistor wire between the sensor and the factory wiring harness. The front O2 sensor disconnect is in a little plastic box under the volt reg, and the rear O2 disconnect is in the well directly under the seat. The XIEDs have the correct plugs on both ends making connections a no fuss-no muss affair - no cutting or extra wiring required. A zip tie here and there to keep the XIEDs in place and you're done. With the enhancers installed, it seems that the throttle response has improved somewhat - a little more crisp. But mostly I installed these to offset the rather lean AF mix programmed into the EFI ECU and the negative effects that has on the motor and drivability. For sure the XIEDs won't match the performance that a super-tuner offers, but with only slip-ons and a modded airbox on my bike, it's a lower-cost option that yields decent results. Hope that helps - thanks for asking.
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Hey Don! The XIED install was quite simple - the instruction sheet was very clear and easy to understand. Basically it involves disconnecting your O2 sensors and plugging in the XIED resistor wire between the sensor and the factory wiring harness. The front O2 sensor disconnect is in a little plastic box under the volt reg, and the rear O2 disconnect is in the well directly under the seat. The XIEDs have the correct plugs on both ends making connections a no fuss-no muss affair - no cutting or extra wiring required. A zip tie here and there to keep the XIEDs in place and you're done. With the enhancers installed, it seems that the throttle response has improved somewhat - a little more crisp. But mostly I installed these to offset the rather lean AF mix programmed into the EFI ECU and the negative effects that has on the motor and drivability. For sure the XIEDs won't match the performance that a super-tuner offers, but with only slip-ons and a modded airbox on my bike, it's a lower-cost option that yields decent results. Hope that helps - thanks for asking.
So you have an airbox too, and it runs OK with just the Xied's. I thought you needed a tuner if you did the airbox too.
Glad to hear this-it opens up possibilities for winter!
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