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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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In another thread I expressed my SE 103 Stage IV Kit disappointment. I'll go with the dyno tune advice, but mapping out my back-up plan now. If I like the results once correctly tuned I'll be happy as a pig in poop, but if not I'll leave the bike for some upgrades. Here is what I have so far:

10.5:1 pistons
SE CNC ported heads
259E cams
58mm TB
SE (58mm TB compatible) intake
4" Rinehart's

Going to have the above configuration tuned using a TTS tuner and tuned by Bob at RC Cycles in Hayward, CA.

Should the tune on fall short of my satisfaction the head pipes will have to go. I am thinking V&H Power Duals and maybe the 888 or 999 Wood cams tuned.

Input, experience appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by SleepyBagger
In another thread I expressed my SE 103 Stage IV Kit disappointment. I'll go with the dyno tune advice, but mapping out my back-up plan now. If I like the results once correctly tuned I'll be happy as a pig in poop, but if not I'll leave the bike for some upgrades. Here is what I have so far:

10.5:1 pistons
SE CNC ported heads
259E cams
58mm TB
SE (58mm TB compatible) intake
4" Rinehart's

Going to have the above configuration tuned using a TTS tuner and tuned by Bob at RC Cycles in Hayward, CA.

Should the tune on fall short of my satisfaction the head pipes will have to go. I am thinking V&H Power Duals and maybe the 888 or 999 Wood cams tuned.

Input, experience appreciated.
With Bob Lobenburg tuning that the tune won't fall short, it would be something else holding it back.
Scott
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
With Bob Lobenburg tuning that the tune won't fall short, it would be something else holding it back.
Scott
I am hoping for the best on what I already have.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Did you upgrade the injectors?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Hi,
Pretty sure street kit uses stock injector and they have a flash for it, ie. Street legal

Do you have tuner now?
 
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Originally Posted by hd_rolling
Did you upgrade the injectors?
The SE Street Legal Stage IV Kit didn't come with injectors. Injectors would void the warranty. Between CA emission crap and HD themselves a guy's options are slim.

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Pretty sure street kit uses stock injector and they have a flash for it, ie. Street legal

Do you have tuner now?
No, no tuner, just the HD SIV download that came with the SIV engine kit.
 

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Dump that download...A good fuel tuner (thundermax, TTS, power commander, etc.) will make a world difference and us all the potential of your hard earned money spent on that motor.

Never heard great things about those downloads and especially on built motors.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
With Bob Lobenburg tuning that the tune won't fall short, it would be something else holding it back.
Scott
that should be encouraging! good luck. I called bob today but hes not in on mondays.
 
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Bob will attend to the needs of that, he'll find all the power in that.
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If ya ain't happy after the tune listen close to Bob's suggestions on upgrades.
 
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