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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Over this winter I want to replace my Se2 pipes with a set of Samson Ripsaws, and a Stage1 air filter. I'm looking to buy a Power Commander, but which one do I need? Is going with a PC better then having the dealer do a down load? What is the advantage of buying a PC vs. the dealer download?

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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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I would go with the lesser of 2 evils, the PC. Dealer downloads suck hardcore and are a big R$POFF!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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So which exact model PC do I need, and is it just a plug in, and leave it deal?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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My advice is to call Dyno, ask which model you need. Buy it online and install yourself. I did that and have had nothing but great results.

Do a search on ebay and buy one from a preformance store for under 300 bucks.

The instructions are clear and you obviously have a cpu for the map.

Do it and ask if you need help.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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go to www.powercommander.com and click on the applications link. That will give you your PC model number. Most likely a 805-510

also, eastern perfomance cycles has the PC for $269
 
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks Trooper. That is where I picked mine up!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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For anyone that has installed a Power Commander, does it lower the idle on the motor? The only thing I don't like about the EFI is the faster idle speed. Is it higher then a carb for a good signal/air speed?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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jeff go with the power comander easy too set up and you will not need a dealer just down load from there site for applications see http://www.eaglemotorcycle.com/PowerCommander.asp give me a call anytime if i can help with this.
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My ride is a 2001 Night Train (EFI) , K&N filter and BUB 2-into-1 pipes, the rest is pretty much stock.

What kind of gains can I expect by going with the power commander? Are we talking something noticeable or ?

A side note ... I've noticed a decent amount of backfiring when slowing down in gear. Not sure if this is an indicator of a problem or just being Harley. It's my first anyways.
 
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give me a call i will help with tech in any way possible im here now. 516 223 4715. lenny
 
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