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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Hello all. I just picked up an 09 fat bob at my local Chevrolet dealership and all that was giving to me is what I can see. I know it has a screaming eagle intake and v&h short shots, but I'm unsure if it has a tuner. There isnt anything under the seat, but it still could be tuned. It runs great and for 7k I couldn't pass it up. If it isn't tuned will riding on it this way hurt it? If it is and I buy a tuner will loading the new tune on hurt anything? Will it just overwrite the old one?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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chances are you have the download tune from hd. if its running good ride it like you stole it
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Yea that's what I was thinking. I'd like to know for sure though.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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you getting any deceleration popping? if its running too hot or too lean you will know. ride it and keep an eye on your plugs.
 
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No popping or anything. It runs great.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Here's a quick pic. I've been riding a sporty for a few years and the ride quality on the fat bob is like riding a Cadillac. Lol

 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Next time you are at the harley dealership have them run the serial number. Any work that was done at any harley dealer (including the download) will pop up.
 
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Ok good to know. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ynots
chances are you have the download tune from hd. if its running good ride it like you stole it

for 7K you did steal it!
If it is running well it doens't really matter if it has a tune or not.
Congrats!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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You can also ask the dealer to hook it up to their machine and it will tell you if it has the download or a SERT
 
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