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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Default PCV or SESPT for 2013 Street Bob

I am purchasing a 2013 street bob in a couple weeks. The only upgrade it has installed are Vance & Hines short shot pipes. Everything else is stock. I'm looking to buy a tuner and have been researching options--I've narrowed it down to either the Power Commander V or the Screamin' Eagle Street Performance Tuner.

Basically I'm looking for which ever one is more user-friendly, easy to self-install, and suitable for my bike/setup. (Eventually I would like to modify the air filter system to complete the stage 1 upgrade which is also a factor to consider).

Which should I go with? Opinions? Thanks in advance for any input!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 01:02 AM
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You simply do not want a power commander on a 13 bike. TTS, SEPST, or Power Vision will be your three choices
 

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Listen to wurk truk. He knows his s**t!!
 
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What is wrong with power commander?

Also I've heard more bad than good about V&H Fuelpak but if all I ever plan to do is a stage 1 is it still a bad option? I have no interest in getting into motor/cam changes or anything like that. I just mention Fuelpak because it looks to be the simplest tuner to install and use for a stage 1. Yes? No?
 
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Power commander is an add on and may result in problems. I used one on a 2011 SG and everything was great for a short time then lots of problems.

Powervision is made by the same company; however, it is a flash tuner that will take any map loaded into the ECM and you can do data runs to fine tune it for your specific bike. That will result in a much better running MC.

SEPro does the same thing.

PV is a little easier to use.
 
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