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Old Nov 3, 2022 | 06:40 AM
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I am wanting to put in the SE 447 torque cam in my 2020 Fat Bob 114. I already added a V&H slip-on a few months ago. Looking at adding the SE Torque Cam, SE Street Turner and a K&N oiled high flow air cleaner filter. Was told the 114 already has a upgraded SE air cleaner just the filter would be a good upgrade. Questions: Do I need a full exhaust to install a torque cam or is the slip-on fine for now? Was thinking about adding a full exhaust down the road. Was trying to stay on a budget. Does my V&H slip-on need a tune on it's own? Is the SE torque cam and SE Street tuner a good choice. Not too concerned, but bike is under warranty until 3/23. Should I wait until I'm out of warranty and just go with an S&S with a DynoJet tuner? Was thinking HD SE would be the best choice since it's their bike... Who else to tune it. Thanks for info.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2022 | 08:13 AM
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For the sake of 5 months I’d wait. Much better options out there. Both in in performance returns and price. I love my Harley but the dealer will never see it. Overpriced and undervalued.
Reach out to Fuelmoto in Wisconsin or Kevin Baxter of Pro twin performance in Georgia.
Or seek out a reputable Indy in NC
 

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There are a lot of better choices out there , I'd wait until your warranty is up , that'll give you enough time to do more research . To start , I would contact Fuel Moto and see what cam they would recommend , then maybe go with the Power Vision or a true dyno tune , you can't beat a good dyno tune , but PV has a good reputation . Depending on what you choose to do with your exhaust , I would look for cams that will be compatible with them , they all play a part in a good running machine .

Be patient , and do your research , save your $$$ and get it done right the first time .
 
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Old Nov 3, 2022 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nulhaq9

I am wanting to put in the SE 447 torque cam in my 2020 Fat Bob 114. I already added a V&H slip-on a few months ago. Looking at adding the SE Torque Cam, SE Street Turner and a K&N oiled high flow air cleaner filter. Was told the 114 already has a upgraded SE air cleaner just the filter would be a good upgrade. Questions: Do I need a full exhaust to install a torque cam or is the slip-on fine for now? Was thinking about adding a full exhaust down the road. Was trying to stay on a budget. Does my V&H slip-on need a tune on it's own? Is the SE torque cam and SE Street tuner a good choice. Not too concerned, but bike is under warranty until 3/23. Should I wait until I'm out of warranty and just go with an S&S with a DynoJet tuner? Was thinking HD SE would be the best choice since it's their bike... Who else to tune it. Thanks for info.
That thing is gonna RIP!!! Enjoy, keep us posted.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 04:31 AM
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Got it done this weekend.
Installed the SE Pro Street Tuner and the K&N Hi Flow Purple Filter... Uploaded Default Stage 1 Map... Man that made a huge difference... Seriously! Engine and Throttle feels more free and unrestricted. I always felt like the bike was being held back but now it just wants more and more. Even if I didn't gain much power, it still feels like the bike is running better... Best part I'm still under warranty. 😁

If someone is riding around with just Slip Ons and think they don't need a tune... I would recommend get a tune anyway... It absolutely will help! And might as well upgrade that paper filter to a K&N. Not too expensive on an upgrade.

I can't imagine how the bike will respond after install the 447 and upload the stage 2 tune. Can't wait...
 
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