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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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I recently moved from Charleston SC to Colorado Springs. Ive got an 09 Softail with a power commander and exaust after market exausts. I asked the dealer if I needed to have anything looked at with the elevation factor and they said if I wanted they could Dyno it for 300 but didnt make it out like its needed. Is this something I should get done before riding around a lot? I havent noticed any issues the couple times I took her out.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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It depends on if your going to be riding up here in the high country a lot , you really dont need the dealer to do a dyno, depending on where you got your PC you should be able to find a map for high altitude. When i brought mine out from sea level i called Fuel Moto which is where i bought my PC from and they gave me a map for my elevation which is 9800 ft they were right on bike runs great up here. I ride with a buddy who had his tuned down in the Springs and when he comes up to my place he says he notices his bike doesnt run as good as down in Woodland Park. I dont know if your PC is the same as mine but I do have the maps for high altitude.
 
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