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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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2002 Fatboy,I have slip on SE's and I installed K&N air filter. Bike has EFI. Do I need to remap.
 
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Personally I would, but I would not go with the stage one download from Harley. I would buy a real tuner if you don't already have one and apply the applicable map.
 
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However, let me add I don't think its a MUST because the TC88 runs a bit cooler, but in terms of performance and overall engine health I would just do it right the first time.
 
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I would also do a tuner of some kind. I think you would be happier with that route
 
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Originally Posted by sonofthunder
2002 fatboy,i have slip on se's and i installed k&n air filter. Bike has efi. Do i need to remap.
"yes"

or get a FM system, even better...
 
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Originally Posted by oct1949
"yes"

or get a FM system, even better...
ditto
 
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I recommend getting some fuel management on your bike.
 
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You need some sort of fule management with a new air filter setup and pipes. Whether you choose the stage 1 download or a pcV or tts or whatever, the answer is yes.
 
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I think this is the answer your gonna get from most of us. I personally use the PCIII i got from Fuelmoto.com, what a night and day difference.
 
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