Help with Intake/Tuner decision
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Help with Intake/Tuner decision
2011 Wideglide: I'd like to put an aftermarket air cleaner on the hog. I've looked at what seems like hundreds of options. I'm more concerned about tuner/re-map which I know absolutely nothing about. Aftermarket thrush exaust slip-ons installed. Suggestions please?
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2011 Wideglide: I'd like to put an aftermarket air cleaner on the hog. I've looked at what seems like hundreds of options. I'm more concerned about tuner/re-map which I know absolutely nothing about. Aftermarket thrush exaust slip-ons installed. Suggestions please?
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Spend some time here using the Search feature and read about fuel tuner options. If you think that you will continue to make further mods, I would get a nice tuner that can be adjusted as you change things. If you are done after the new ac and dont want to be bothered about tuning then a dyno with a tuner that the dyno operator likes may be the way to go but $$$.
If you decide to take care of your tune yourself, call Fuel Moto.
If you decide to take care of your tune yourself, call Fuel Moto.
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Header/muffler swaps alone require no added fuel; however, once a high-flow air cleaner is added into the equation, then the A/F ratio must be tweaked by adding fuel to the mix.
Adding fuel to the mix can be accomplished in several ways: H-D software download, XiED kit, or on-board fuel management system, aka tuner. The simplest of these is the H-D software download, which is performed at your dealership and costs about $200. The next simplest is installing a plug-and-play XiED kit, which costs about $120. The least simple is the tuner, which is installed by you, your dealer or an indy, requires a higher level of understanding and interaction, and typically, a pc interface, and costs anywhere from $245 - $500+.
The header/muffler/air cleaner scenario is considered a simple Stage 1 upgrade. In this scenario, you can easily - and safely - accommodate your fuel needs with the H-D software download or an XiED kit.
If you plan to go further with your performance mods, such as cams, pistons, lifters, etc., then you are best served with a full-fledged tuner.
Good luck and happy motoring!
Adding fuel to the mix can be accomplished in several ways: H-D software download, XiED kit, or on-board fuel management system, aka tuner. The simplest of these is the H-D software download, which is performed at your dealership and costs about $200. The next simplest is installing a plug-and-play XiED kit, which costs about $120. The least simple is the tuner, which is installed by you, your dealer or an indy, requires a higher level of understanding and interaction, and typically, a pc interface, and costs anywhere from $245 - $500+.
The header/muffler/air cleaner scenario is considered a simple Stage 1 upgrade. In this scenario, you can easily - and safely - accommodate your fuel needs with the H-D software download or an XiED kit.
If you plan to go further with your performance mods, such as cams, pistons, lifters, etc., then you are best served with a full-fledged tuner.
Good luck and happy motoring!
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