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Mar 18, 2018 | 03:00 PM

#5571

MRFREEZE57

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Originally Posted by ucbruce

I'm not against cams, quite the opposite as they're a great way to get good, usable torque. That being said, a good Stage I tune can get your bike running great. Using an aftermarket exhaust and a SESTP, I have 95 ft lbs of torque and I'm getting 45-46 MPG.

one of the best parts I found after my cam swap is a cooler running engine, can run mid grade gas in the cooler weather and no pinging.

Mar 20, 2018 | 10:36 PM

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Ikelove

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Originally Posted by ucbruce

a good Stage I tune can get your bike running great. Using an aftermarket exhaust and a SESTP, I have 95 ft lbs of torque and I'm getting 45-46 MPG.

I'll second that.

Mar 21, 2018 | 12:41 PM

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ucbruce

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Look at the air/fuel mixture line. I've never seen one this good...2015 LR 103" Stage 1 before I added the K&N filter...

Mar 21, 2018 | 01:03 PM

#5574

ucbruce

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Originally Posted by MRFREEZE57

one of the best parts I found after my cam swap is a cooler running engine, can run mid grade gas in the cooler weather and no pinging.

You can run regular or mid-grade in Harley's without any adverse effects. I almost always use premium, but sometimes if I have a 1/2 tank of premium, I'll fill up with Reg, or Mid to get a 90-91 blended rate. 91 or higher is recommended, and that's all you get out West. Here in the South our premium is 93 octane, 2 points higher than recommended. As long as your engine doesn't ping, I think you can run whatever you want. Many manufacturers with higher performance engines recommend premium, because that's how you get maximum performance. If your just going out for a nice leisurely cruise, I don't see the need for more expensive fuels. Premium fuel can cost 20-30 cents more than mid-grade...

Mar 22, 2018 | 07:26 AM

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uncle kebo

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Honestly, Im a softail guy but I never owned or rode a Dyna that I didnt like. The late model DYNA Low Rider is one of my favorite HDs ever... If I could afford a second newer bike, the one the OP Mentioned in black / silver would be my choice. Its a great ride.

Mar 22, 2018 | 03:16 PM

#5576

JoshFXDL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ucbruce

Look at the air/fuel mixture line. I've never seen one this good...2015 LR 103" Stage 1 before I added the K&N filter...

Is this after tuning or before? Wow, if its before.

Mar 23, 2018 | 07:28 AM

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ucbruce

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Originally Posted by JoshFXDL

Is this after tuning or before? Wow, if its before.

That's the final tune with stock air cleaner; just took off the plastic piece that closes it up and restricts air flow...

Mar 24, 2018 | 09:41 AM

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Ikelove

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Originally Posted by ucbruce

That's the final tune with stock air cleaner; just took off the plastic piece that closes it up and restricts air flow...

Free up the breathing and exhaust and good things happen with a simple re-flash. Stage 1 is as far as I need to go.

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Mar 24, 2018 | 10:41 AM

#5579

ludville1

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Originally Posted by Ikelove

Free up the breathing and exhaust and good things happen with a simple re-flash. Stage 1 is as far as I need to go.

Agreed, and well stated! If you want a fast bike, buy a crotch rocket! My previous bike was a Suzuki Hayabusa...cured my need for speed.

Mar 24, 2018 | 08:23 PM

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Ikelove

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Originally Posted by ludville1

Agreed, and well stated! If you want a fast bike, buy a crotch rocket! My previous bike was a Suzuki Hayabusa...cured my need for speed.

I too spent my time on crotch rockets. Bought a new CBR 600 F2 in 1991, a new CBR 900 RR in 1994, a new CBR 1100 XX in 1998, a new ZZR 1200 in 2006, and a new GSXR 600 in 2012. Had my fun on these land rockets. My need for speed has been more than satisfied. Been there and done that.

My Stage 1 Low Rider is all I need now.