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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Is the efi module the thing under the seat at the front of a rear fender? Since the bike has vance & hines true duals shouldn't the bike have an aftermarket one? The heat sink looking thing I think is the controller doesn't have a label so I assume it's stock. the bike also has a 95" bb kit too.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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It is that. I think they re-flash them.
That's what they did with the wife's (soon to be mine I guess)
03 Heritage.

If you need a picture of it or something, let me know,
and I'll post it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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yes that is the efi,having the true duals dont make a difference but the 95BB,it should have some kind of tuner on it ,either piggy back or downloanded in your efi,but guys smarter then me can chime in,i have 95 BB with TTS tuner
 
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It sounds like the right thing but I'll take a pic to make sure. So I would have to dyno it or hook it up to a scanner to see if it's tuned properly I suppose. it seems to run pretty good but I thought it would be a little snappier with the 95" I just want to make sure the af is close.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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The item you identified, under the seat and cut into the front of the rear fender is in fact the ECM. Since you have a 95 upgrade and did not mention any additional piggyback module, it is most likely that your ECM has been re-mapped by Harley.

A couple points I'd like to mention:
1. You should really invest in a Harley service manual. It is the best money you can spend for your bike.

2. If Harley performed the 95 upgrade, that information can be retrieved by any Harley Dealer via your Frame Number.

3. Harley can also identify which map was downloaded by simply plugging into your bike.

This is all information you need access to especially if you plan to do any further engine upgrades. Spend a little time and cash and visit your closest Harley Dealer.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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So, how does that 95" run?
What cams? The 88's good . . . Just needs a
little more torque (mountain passes etc)



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yes that is the efi,having the true duals dont make a difference but the 95BB,it should have some kind of tuner on it ,either piggy back or downloanded in your efi,but guys smarter then me can chime in,i have 95 BB with TTS tuner
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Thanks for the info. Yeah,i want to get a manual but we just got the bike. The guy we got it from was the second owner and only changed from v&h straight shots to the dresser style duals but he said the original owner had all the other mods done at the dealer so it should be close I suppose. It seems to run good and have pretty good power, but is a little more sluggish than I thought it would be. Maybe I'm expecting too much. I'll have to ride it side by side and back to back with my brothers or buddies 88"
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Must be stock cams since no cams came in the pile of parts we got with it. On that note, anyone interested in a set of v&h straight shots our an almost new looking set of stock jugs and pistons?
 
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Originally Posted by crawford769
Is the efi module the thing under the seat at the front of a rear fender? Since the bike has vance & hines true duals shouldn't the bike have an aftermarket one? The heat sink looking thing I think is the controller doesn't have a label so I assume it's stock. the bike also has a 95" bb kit too.
Originally Posted by byersmtrco
It is that. I think they re-flash them.
That's what they did with the wife's (soon to be mine I guess)
03 Heritage.

If you need a picture of it or something, let me know,
and I'll post it.
Originally Posted by bobbyjoes
yes that is the efi,having the true duals dont make a difference but the 95BB,it should have some kind of tuner on it ,either piggy back or downloanded in your efi,but guys smarter then me can chime in,i have 95 BB with TTS tuner
Originally Posted by crawford769
It sounds like the right thing but I'll take a pic to make sure. So I would have to dyno it or hook it up to a scanner to see if it's tuned properly I suppose. it seems to run pretty good but I thought it would be a little snappier with the 95" I just want to make sure the af is close.

U three guys have been members in this forum for over 14 yrs total together and have 1700 post together and still don't know what the ECM is.
Why not do some Searches so U can learn IMO some of the basic stuff.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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well i said yes it was efi ,but with out seeing if it had piggy back it was hard to tell.
 
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