Stage one flash question
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Stage one flash question
Question for the forum.
I changed to a screaming eagle ventilator breather and Nightstick slip-on exhaust. Nightstick slip-ons have a solid core pipe, stacked diffuser discs and closed end caps.
I had the dealer flash the bike with a stage one flash after I installed the breather and slip-ons.
Fast forward about a year, I got a great deal on some used fatshotz slip-ons and swapped them for the nightsticks.
Fatshotz are similar but have a perforated core, stacked discs and and an open end cap.
My question, is a stage one specific to a particular setup or is it a generic flash to cover a wide range of breather/pipe options.
The more specific question, do I need to reflash after changing to the open end cap fatshotz mufflers vs the closed cap nightsticks.
Bike runs fine with the new exhaust and actually feels a little cooler from the seat of the pants feel. Oil temps are no different so engine temps probably haven't changed much.
I changed to a screaming eagle ventilator breather and Nightstick slip-on exhaust. Nightstick slip-ons have a solid core pipe, stacked diffuser discs and closed end caps.
I had the dealer flash the bike with a stage one flash after I installed the breather and slip-ons.
Fast forward about a year, I got a great deal on some used fatshotz slip-ons and swapped them for the nightsticks.
Fatshotz are similar but have a perforated core, stacked discs and and an open end cap.
My question, is a stage one specific to a particular setup or is it a generic flash to cover a wide range of breather/pipe options.
The more specific question, do I need to reflash after changing to the open end cap fatshotz mufflers vs the closed cap nightsticks.
Bike runs fine with the new exhaust and actually feels a little cooler from the seat of the pants feel. Oil temps are no different so engine temps probably haven't changed much.
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IMO, I don't think you'll gain anything from an additional flash from the dealership. Aftermarkets like the FP3 or PowerVision have the capability to tune for specific components.
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It's my understanding that these are a "one size fit's all" kinda thing,, they're only allowed to "change" so much with a (Dealer) flash to keep it within EPA standards. aka: generic
Bike runs fine with the new exhaust,,
Oil temps are no different,,
Oil temps are no different,,
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I did the K&N air filter the SE pipes and the answers 21 cams on my 05 Deuce and the bike sounded better and ran very well . I was thinking the motor needed more gas and did the stage 1 down load for $125 . And it didn't do **** ! With in the first ten miles of leaving the stealer I new I wasted my money .
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Thanks for the replies. I will ride on and enjoy.
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- Dealer flashes will give you the same lien fuel mixture, get a real tuner so the engine will run better and cooler.. I recommend the Power Vision.
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