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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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On my 2010 Wide glide,I have v&h bss/SE heavy breather and dealer down load.It's been running good , but with everyone saying the dealer down load will still be running lean. I was worried about that , so I got the Power Vision from Fuel Moto . I wont be able to try it for a bit yet,still winter here.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
If U don't change the pipes u don't need to do anything.. even a HF A/C would just be a waste of $$$

So U don't need a DL either,, only issue is U'll still be EPA lean on Ur A/F ratio. (which is the same as the Factory setting.)
Thanks for all the good info! I should clarify my question above. What i meant was, if i never switch from the V&H pipes and high flow A/C, would the download be ok?

Seems like most people have great things to say about fuelmoto. Has anyone been able to compare this directly to the dealer download?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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I had the dealer download, it will not help your motor run cooler. The download is still EPA compliant.
You do understand that you really do not need a tuner if you are not concerned with performance or heat. Your stock ecm will adjust for the AC and pipes.


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Thanks for all the good info! I should clarify my question above. What i meant was, if i never switch from the V&H pipes and high flow A/C, would the download be ok?

Seems like most people have great things to say about fuelmoto. Has anyone been able to compare this directly to the dealer download?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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[quote=JoshFBL;8005488]Thanks for all the good info! I should clarify my question above. What i meant was, if i never switch from the V&H pipes and high flow A/C, would the download be ok?

yes
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Oh i see, i didnt realize PC or Fuelpak were simply to increase performance.....
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Don't forget that the tuner also reduces heat.

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Oh i see, i didnt realize PC or Fuelpak were simply to increase performance.....
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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REV PERFORMANCE.
Buy it from Drago's bikeworks.
He sells it the cheapest of anyone.
It is a tuner, and autotuner all in one, and it will respond automatically to any mods you decide that you want to make down the road.
Don't listen to the dealer..
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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I run V&H Big Radius, K&N Filter, and Fuel Pak on my 2008 FXSTC for a couple of years. I get a little popping on decel, nothing I didn't get with the OEM Harley stuff. One advantage with the Fuel Pak is V&H will work with you to customize the programming to your location, specific driving conditions, etc. They've been quick to respond to my questions, always provided recommendations within a couple of days.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Update from OP - Purchased the PCV from Fuel Moto. Arrived ready for my setup. I was able to install it in about 10-15 min, and if I can do this, anyone can. Bike runs awesome!! Thanks everyone. I wasn't sure what if any difference I would notice, but it was like night and day, especially on the decel.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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I've been running fuelpak for about six months. I should be getting my pcv next week, I can't wait to compare and see what's up...
 
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