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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Ok, just got my v&h big shots, Arlen Ness double barrell a/c. Now which tuner? Don't want to spend a ton of bucks(like a sert)so my options are fuel pak or pc 3 .Any info and opinions are welcome! Thanks.
 

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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Of the two choices above. I would go with the Power Commander V from Fuelmoto.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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if you want to go cheep just run some XEID's. Check nightrider.com
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Definitely want a tuner.Not into the Xieds. Just the PC 3 or 5 or Fuel Pak can be tuned but not expensive like the SERT.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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May just want to consider a dealer download then, depending on what you have planned for the future?

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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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I have been using the cobra fi2000(an easy install with no mods) and I have just purchased the newer version with the dynamic tuning function. I do like the enriched fuel but I felt that it was running too rich. I dialed the tune back but I wasn't confident that I was where I wanted the tune to be. Hence the upgrade. I won't know if the auto tune fi20000 is satisfactory until I install it and run it for a while.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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i run a Techlusion Fuel Injection Control Module (TFI Fuel management system)- it made a totally different experience with my bike. amazing transformation from a dangerous bike that could stall with no notice (due to pipes and sucker) to a bike that runs better than factory ever could have dreamed of... no choice for me- the tfi is all i need. in fact, i set it almost 3 years ago and have not had to make any changes since.
 
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You may want to check out the TFI Controller by Doebeck Performance. It's affordable and if you aren't planning on extensive performance mod's, it would probably suit your needs. No computers or no downloads required. For whatever reason it's not a popular one on here but you can find a lot of user information at hdtalking.com
 
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Originally Posted by roadking53
Ok, just got my v&h big shots, Arlen Ness double barrell a/c. Now which tuner? Don't want to spend a ton of bucks(like a sert)so my options are fuel pak or pc 3 .Any info and opinions are welcome! Thanks.
Ok...I have a FuelPak. I bought it on eBay (new in box) for like $180. It works as advertised and easy to install. As long as you're not going to change the cams or mod the engine in any other way, you're golden. If you plan on more engine mods, get a tuner that you can modify, like a PC.
 
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Just spent the money on the sert and a dyno tune and it was money well spent and i know that my bike is running in the optimal settings!!!!!
 
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