Warranty almost over
Warranty almost over
My warranty will be ending on november 1st this year. I was thinking it might be time to start wrenching on my bike myself. I was wondering how difficult it would be and if I needed special tools to do the SE 103 engine upgrade on my 09 FXSTC. I was also thinking of just doing cams as I have pipes, breather, and HD tuner already. I have drag pipes now and I love the sound so I thought cams might give me more low end. One thing i was thinking is I probably can't ride it to the dealer to get it on a dyno to set the tuner. I would like to avoid buying a new tuner as I already have the SE one.
Just thinking out loud guys because there is always great advice here and I look forward to hearing any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
Just thinking out loud guys because there is always great advice here and I look forward to hearing any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Nevada
My warranty will be ending on november 1st this year. I was thinking it might be time to start wrenching on my bike myself. I was wondering how difficult it would be and if I needed special tools to do the SE 103 engine upgrade on my 09 FXSTC. I was also thinking of just doing cams as I have pipes, breather, and HD tuner already. I have drag pipes now and I love the sound so I thought cams might give me more low end. One thing i was thinking is I probably can't ride it to the dealer to get it on a dyno to set the tuner. I would like to avoid buying a new tuner as I already have the SE one.
Just thinking out loud guys because there is always great advice here and I look forward to hearing any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
Just thinking out loud guys because there is always great advice here and I look forward to hearing any thoughts or ideas.
Thanks guys and ride safe.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Good low end will depend on what cams U put in, also drag pipes are not what u want if U want better low end TQ..
DRAG PIPEs,,,,, like DRAG racing,, made to make power in the Higher RPM range.
Get some good 2-1's and U'll be happier..
DRAG PIPEs,,,,, like DRAG racing,, made to make power in the Higher RPM range.
Get some good 2-1's and U'll be happier..
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Japan
Unless you can tune & flash the stock ECM yourself with that SE module, I would highly recommend you start by investing in a fuel management system that you have full control over, such as TTS Mastertune or DynoJet's Power Vision. Then, learn everything you can about fuel injection as it pertains to your bike and fuel management system you choose. That way, you don't have to run to the dealer for a tune every time you do a motor upgrade.
Begin with small projects and go from there to get comfortable working on your bike. Installing a set of cams or even a big bore kit is not that hard. You just need to do your homework and find all you can about the projects you plan on undertaking. There are lots of good write-ups on this forum, as well as some worthwhile videos on youtube and elsewhere. When in doubt, don't be afraid to solicit input and advice from either a trusted mechanic or from some of the good people here. Another great place to patronize is the Harley Tech Talk forums.
Invest in a service manual first and foremost and keep it close while wrenching on your ride.
If you go big bore, look at the 107" kit from Jamie at Fuel Moto. Good products there with good results and he won't steer you wrong. Don't overlook the other numerous & outstanding aftermarket options besides H-D & SE.
Good luck!
Begin with small projects and go from there to get comfortable working on your bike. Installing a set of cams or even a big bore kit is not that hard. You just need to do your homework and find all you can about the projects you plan on undertaking. There are lots of good write-ups on this forum, as well as some worthwhile videos on youtube and elsewhere. When in doubt, don't be afraid to solicit input and advice from either a trusted mechanic or from some of the good people here. Another great place to patronize is the Harley Tech Talk forums.
Invest in a service manual first and foremost and keep it close while wrenching on your ride.
If you go big bore, look at the 107" kit from Jamie at Fuel Moto. Good products there with good results and he won't steer you wrong. Don't overlook the other numerous & outstanding aftermarket options besides H-D & SE.
Good luck!
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Utah
I would also suggest that you do your best to find out every Service Bulletin that was issued for your bike from the MoCo and make sure you aren't noticing the reported issue. For some goofy reason you can't get these things fixed unless you are still 'under warranty' even though the MoCo doesn't advise you of the service bulletin. IOW you should have been complaining about every little thing about your bike just in case there was an SB out about it.
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This is very true....
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
Just go to the auto tuners like the Cobra Power Pro and you will never have to pay for a dyno or high price low results SE tunes which still keep the bike in a lean condition for meeting emissions.
That now as it will adjust for any change from breather to cams.
That now as it will adjust for any change from breather to cams.
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