Programer questions
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Programer questions
Howdy y'all,
I have a 2007 Night train. I bought it pretty much stock. It has just over 8000 miles. Its got a set of V&H short shots on it and still has the factory air cleaner too. I have a whole garage full of add ons to put on it. Most are cosmetic. mirrors and other things. Anyhow, my first Harley had short shots. This time I am going with V&H Big Radius. I want something a bit louder than the short shots. However I didn't have a fuel programmer on my last Harley. I remember reading some things about the V&H Fuel pak. I was looking at getting that one. I need one I can modify later. Next winter I plan on installing a 103 or 107 kit. I live in Houston and work offshore so I get time at home to crank on wrenches and can afford to have a shop do it while I'm offshore working. My question is what would y'all prefer. Im not that save when it comes to the Harley engine parts. In the next few weeks, ill be installing pipes a cone air cleaner and a fuel pack. what would y'all prefer? what are the pros/cons to some of them. As of now I only know of the V&H one and a power commander. The local shop reccomeded me that the power commander. I dont know if its their preference. Just looking for some help here. Thanks
I have a 2007 Night train. I bought it pretty much stock. It has just over 8000 miles. Its got a set of V&H short shots on it and still has the factory air cleaner too. I have a whole garage full of add ons to put on it. Most are cosmetic. mirrors and other things. Anyhow, my first Harley had short shots. This time I am going with V&H Big Radius. I want something a bit louder than the short shots. However I didn't have a fuel programmer on my last Harley. I remember reading some things about the V&H Fuel pak. I was looking at getting that one. I need one I can modify later. Next winter I plan on installing a 103 or 107 kit. I live in Houston and work offshore so I get time at home to crank on wrenches and can afford to have a shop do it while I'm offshore working. My question is what would y'all prefer. Im not that save when it comes to the Harley engine parts. In the next few weeks, ill be installing pipes a cone air cleaner and a fuel pack. what would y'all prefer? what are the pros/cons to some of them. As of now I only know of the V&H one and a power commander. The local shop reccomeded me that the power commander. I dont know if its their preference. Just looking for some help here. Thanks
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Seems most shops prefer the power vision. It will work for you now and still work with any changes you'll make down the road. There's a forum sponsor , fuelmoto that will sell you the power vision with a base map based on your setup and the nice thing is they'll send you new maps for the life of the unit for any changes you'll make. If you plan on dyno tuning it seems to be the one alot of shops use.
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Power Vision and buy it from Fuel Moto they will double the warranty and give you lifetime MAP support for any changes you make.
Jamie and the guys at Fuel Moto have the best possible service.
Jamie and the guys at Fuel Moto have the best possible service.
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I just got off the phone with their sales dept. My only issue now is he said I won't like the power with V&H bights. he said it won't produce power until about 4000 and only up to 5500rpm. I really like the look and sound of the bights so now I am trying to figure out what to do. I know eventually I want to do a 107 kit. im thinking maybe this coming winter. I just can't see wasting $5000 and not seeing any difference. Also im not long for a 200mph bike. I really only want to hit 100mph but get there quick. Im more the drag racing style of rider. I like being able to hammer it down and throw my wife off the back. LOL. not really
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All mods have trade-offs......
You need to decide your priorities and then make your choices based on them.....
If you care more about sound and looks... pick your exhaust, add a high flow air cleaner, and get a tune...... The bike will perform better than OEM....
If you're going to spend the money for involved performance mods (cams/big bore/head work), and trust a shop to do the work, then heed their advice. Pick your exhaust accordingly....
No sense in getting rather expensive and/or involved engine mods, only to leave a lot of power on the table because you have to have a certain exhaust....
Just my 2 cents....
You need to decide your priorities and then make your choices based on them.....
If you care more about sound and looks... pick your exhaust, add a high flow air cleaner, and get a tune...... The bike will perform better than OEM....
If you're going to spend the money for involved performance mods (cams/big bore/head work), and trust a shop to do the work, then heed their advice. Pick your exhaust accordingly....
No sense in getting rather expensive and/or involved engine mods, only to leave a lot of power on the table because you have to have a certain exhaust....
Just my 2 cents....
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