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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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1st Harley, 2012 Fat Bob, 3 weeks old, 1200 miles. Doin 1st service this saturday then installing Vance&Hines short shots & cobra powrflo intake. New Harley=not much money left over, dealer says I will be fine with a stage I program until I can do tuner/power commander(whichever i find will be more beneficial)Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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xied's will work better than the dealer stage 1 download and costs less.
 
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I agree with dan, the download is expensive and you bike will still be running lean. Xieds will help and when(if) you go to a tuner you can always sell them.
 
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thanks for the info, will check it out
 
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