PC-V Installation issue
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Tourer
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
PC-V Installation issue
Hi all: I am attempting to install a PC-V on my 2008 Fatboy without much luck. I am afraid I may have a lovely $300 paper weight. I installed a PC-III on my last bike, a Suzuki DL-1000 and the installation could not have been easier. Not so with the Fatboy.
My big issue revolves around the kludge installation Power Commander wants you to make. Move the ECM up and stick in place with Velco. Besides the interference with the seat, I do not want the ECM just taped in place. Tech support at Fuel Moto is top notch, but their suggestions for alternate installation locations will not work.
For those who have successfully installed a PC-V without modifications (I don't expect many replies), how did you do it and can you post pictures? If I can't install it properly, and Fuel Moto will not take it back, then I am just out of luck, and $300. Expensive lesson.
My big issue revolves around the kludge installation Power Commander wants you to make. Move the ECM up and stick in place with Velco. Besides the interference with the seat, I do not want the ECM just taped in place. Tech support at Fuel Moto is top notch, but their suggestions for alternate installation locations will not work.
For those who have successfully installed a PC-V without modifications (I don't expect many replies), how did you do it and can you post pictures? If I can't install it properly, and Fuel Moto will not take it back, then I am just out of luck, and $300. Expensive lesson.
Tourer
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From: Parkland Florida
Stupid question did they say it can be installed on the bike you ordered for . Ask them where do they install at and if they can send you some pictures . From what I've read Fuel Moto is a top notch company . Is the only problem your having is the mounting issue or do you also have a running problem ??
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Tourer
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You are right about Fuel Moto. They are top notch. The issue is one of installation. I did confirm that I had a 2008 Fatboy. There is just NO ROOM under the seat for the second large pigtail and plugs without either moving the ECM and Velco'ing it in place (not going to happen, interference with the seat too) or somehow finding another place for it. The short stock harness does not give a lot of options for where it can go.
IMHO, this is not a user friendly installation. Maybe there is an easy trick that I am not seeing??? This my first HD but not my first PC.
IMHO, this is not a user friendly installation. Maybe there is an easy trick that I am not seeing??? This my first HD but not my first PC.
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The only way I know of is exactly the Way the instructions said. I have had one installed on my 2010 Fatboy Lo for over a year with no problems. WHy are you against moving the ECM as the instructions advised ? It all fits' you just have to move the pigtail around so it sits flat against the battery and move it around to alleviate any seat interference.
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Couple threads for your reading pleasure
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softai...tallation.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softai...onnectors.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softai...tallation.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softai...onnectors.html
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Hi all: I am attempting to install a PC-V on my 2008 Fatboy without much luck. I am afraid I may have a lovely $300 paper weight. I installed a PC-III on my last bike, a Suzuki DL-1000 and the installation could not have been easier. Not so with the Fatboy.
My big issue revolves around the kludge installation Power Commander wants you to make. Move the ECM up and stick in place with Velco. Besides the interference with the seat, I do not want the ECM just taped in place. Tech support at Fuel Moto is top notch, but their suggestions for alternate installation locations will not work.
For those who have successfully installed a PC-V without modifications (I don't expect many replies), how did you do it and can you post pictures? If I can't install it properly, and Fuel Moto will not take it back, then I am just out of luck, and $300. Expensive lesson.
My big issue revolves around the kludge installation Power Commander wants you to make. Move the ECM up and stick in place with Velco. Besides the interference with the seat, I do not want the ECM just taped in place. Tech support at Fuel Moto is top notch, but their suggestions for alternate installation locations will not work.
For those who have successfully installed a PC-V without modifications (I don't expect many replies), how did you do it and can you post pictures? If I can't install it properly, and Fuel Moto will not take it back, then I am just out of luck, and $300. Expensive lesson.
Last edited by cryan9; Jul 26, 2011 at 09:26 PM.
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Plugging into the electrical system is one thing, moving stuff around and Velco'ing it in place is another. My past bike was very straight forward. I guess that is my problem.
The only option I can see is to pull off the rear fender and route the stock harness between the frame cross member (the one the relay/fuse box is attached to) and the fender. I just dont know if the pigtail is long enough or if it will pinch.
The only option I can see is to pull off the rear fender and route the stock harness between the frame cross member (the one the relay/fuse box is attached to) and the fender. I just dont know if the pigtail is long enough or if it will pinch.
The only way I know of is exactly the Way the instructions said. I have had one installed on my 2010 Fatboy Lo for over a year with no problems. WHy are you against moving the ECM as the instructions advised ? It all fits' you just have to move the pigtail around so it sits flat against the battery and move it around to alleviate any seat interference.
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Road Captain
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From: manchester NH
thats why its called a modification. theres nothing wrong with moving the ecu,,,.. i would sell it and buy a harley tuner and have it tuned for 800-900 bucks if your to worried about moving the computer... thats the only way around the piggyback as of right now...