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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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I been going crazy searching this forum and reading all these threads on which controller is better and why and blah blah blah. I just need a simple answer from you guys as to which is the simplest and easiest route to go. 08 deluxe, Ness BS samsom 39" true dual cholos. Don't plan on going any further than that with cams, head work etc. So my ? is what would be the best controller for this setup with ease of use? Thanks guys and Happy Turkey Day
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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The simplest solution to tuning your bike is with the "Vance and Hines Fuel Pak".

http://www.fuelpakfi.com/

Does not require the use of a laptop computer. Installation and programing can be completed in 30 minutes. Effective, Inexpensive tuning for stock engines with stage 1 intake and exhaust. I've been running one on my Fatboy for the past 6 years without any malfunctions. You can buy direct from Vance and Hines or 3rd party companies such as JP Cycles. If you act quickly, you may be able to take advantage of a Black Friday sale.
 

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Xied's are usually pretty effective for a stage one. Cheapest option also.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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Dobeck DFO/TFI. Very simple and inexpensive. I used one til I went big. Arlen Ness re-badges the same unit under the name "Cheap Shot."
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BakoOil82
... which is the simplest and easiest route to go.
Simplest? FuelPak.

Simple, but gives something much better? Power Vision.

FuelPak gives you a generic, canned map that will be close, based on what you have.

Power vision is very simple, yet it will actually "look" at your set up and calibrate a map based on what it sees.

I had a FuelPak, but replaced it with the Power Vision - like night and day.
 

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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+1 on the Xieds. Had them for over 3 yrs now and never gave me a 2nd thought. Cheap and do what they say.

http://www.nightrider.com/
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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simplest way to mod for just pipes only is, just do the pipes. Period.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Dobeck EJK (AKA GEN3): http://electronicjetkit.com/EFIcontrollers.asp

Connect it, run it, need adjustments = push a button.
 
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Cobra FI2000R. Plug and play. EZ install. Not that expensive at about $260. But watch for sales like at J&P.

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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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The other folks mentioned a bunch of other good reasonably priced options including the V+H fuelpak. Myself and my 2 brothers are have been running a Cobra 2000 with the o2 sensors. Runs like a top, never any pop on decel, easy to adjust. Has 3 adjustments under your seat in small control module (size of pack of cards). Similar to carburator, low, mid, high. It comes setup for your bike and you can make changes based on upgrades, etc. Takes 1/2 hour to install, easy, but if you have a buddy with small hands, it helps, buy him a beer...LOL, that was my son. Cost me less than 200 on sale at dk. They make a big diff. in rideablility, performance and heat. WELL worth it. I'm like you, I just have a stage 1 and enough for me...according to my speeding ticket count...LOL. Ride safe.
 
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