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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 02:51 PM
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1987 xl883l EFI got rid of PC5 and went OEM- reset my ECM and installed all new OEM o2sensors still get a code on front o2 sensor though it bench tests OK- also- does anyone out there run hotter plugs than OEM and with what results

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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 03:38 PM
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Tommy, lets just review what you wrote! No 1987 Harley ever had EFI or an ECM or O2 sensors, so can you tell us what year and model bike you have? Thanks! As for spark plugs, unless you have done other mods I suspect stock ones will be fine.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Tommy, lets just review what you wrote! No 1987 Harley ever had EFI or an ECM or O2 sensors, so can you tell us what year and model bike you have? Thanks! As for spark plugs, unless you have done other mods I suspect stock ones will be fine.
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my fault! fat thumbs- 2007 xl883l EFI first year for FI. the PC5 was junk-for 2 years I rode with all the generic maps and it was a pig-supports solution? DYNO IT for another 200$? and now they want you to go back to OEM parts cause their product has problems (after all these years) The plugs? has anyone had problems with a hotter plug. I know what I get with OEM plugs hence the question.
 
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They already run too hot in OEM trim. If your PCV is no good why wouldn’t you just go to a newer model and have a bike that runs good, going back to stock is a waste of time.
 

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That makes more sense...EFI became standard on all Harley's in 2007.

Yes why are you converting everything back to stock? What modifications have been done to the bike?

Check out DK Customs or Fuel Moto for the PowerVision tuner with Auto Tune. Many on the forum use them for a reason...one of the best on the market IMHO.

Just google "Why run hot plugs?" You can damage your engine with hot plugs if you do not use the correct heat range....if it is too cold, you only foul your plugs. So better to stay on the colder side IMO
 

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