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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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I recently changed air filter and pipes on my 05 Deluxe. I added V&H staggered Big Shots. Loved the look, sound and performance initially. Lately the bike has been very sluggish. I was trying to save a few bucks and didn't do anything with fuel mgmt. Seems like I need to now.

Harley has suggested their fuel pak and a couple hours on the dyno. Pretty pricy. J&P is suggesting I buy their V&H fuel pan which would be a lot cheaper. A friend says I should stay with the HD set up for better results. What are your guys thoughts?

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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Unless you're doing more engine work...I'd go with the V&H FuelPak. It's plug and play and works great on all my bikes.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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If all you have is the air cleaner and pipes, and don't plan on any other engine mods you will be fine with the V&H Fuel Pak.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jbg
Unless you're doing more engine work...I'd go with the V&H FuelPak. It's plug and play and works great on all my bikes.
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I've got an '09 deluxe with stg 1 (A/C, and pipes). Works great for me. I got the FP cause I know I'm not gonna be doing anything else performance wise to the bike. Very happy with it.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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I also have V&H fuel pack. If you are not going to do anything besides pipes and air filter this is a great product. Like others have said it is easy to install.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Get the fuelpak, and go on the V&H site for the right inputs for your pipes. Don't pay a dealer to do it it is easy.

Watch how is easy on the site too
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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another +1 for the fuel pack. I plan on doing a 107" eventually and will have to look at other options for fuel management but when a friend sold his cross bones and offered me the fuel pack and SE breather for $100 I couldnt pass it up. The fuel pack really made a diffrence and I have had no problem with it.
 
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Fuel pak is great for just pipes and ac. Especially if you are using Vance and Hines pipes.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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You'll be fine with the Fuelpak. No need for the dyno, so that will save you some bucks plus wear and tear on your engine.
I have a Fuelpak and it's easy to set up. I check my plugs once and a while and they're burning perfectly.
 
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