ViED Installed on Stock Iron - First Impressions
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ViED Installed on Stock Iron - First Impressions
I, like everyone else on a HD have plans for an air cleaner and exhaust upgrade in the near future. After reading posts and talking so some guys in the know, it became clear that throwing down a hunk of money for HD to reprogram the computer was only an option and there were alternatives.
So, looking to the future, I went ahead and ordered the XiED from Nightrider.com in order to richen the air/fuel ratio when the upgrades were installed. They were out of stock but upgraded me to the ViED instead for no extra cost. That is pretty cool of them so I want to give them some props.
I decided to install them on the stock Iron using the 14.3 setting (stock is 14.6) just to see what would happen. The install took only 1/2 a beer and resulted in no bloodied fingers.
I didn't know what to expect if anything but was surprised at the impact. The bike just flat runs better, is more responsive and the engine just sounds and feels like it is quieter and smoother. I don't know if it picked up and top end power but the bottom end just feels more torquey and throttle response is quicker.
So, for whatever it is worth to you folks that are looking into this modification, it appears to be worth the cost, even on a stock bike. Considering it costs several times less that a tune or programmer, it is a good deal.
So, looking to the future, I went ahead and ordered the XiED from Nightrider.com in order to richen the air/fuel ratio when the upgrades were installed. They were out of stock but upgraded me to the ViED instead for no extra cost. That is pretty cool of them so I want to give them some props.
I decided to install them on the stock Iron using the 14.3 setting (stock is 14.6) just to see what would happen. The install took only 1/2 a beer and resulted in no bloodied fingers.
I didn't know what to expect if anything but was surprised at the impact. The bike just flat runs better, is more responsive and the engine just sounds and feels like it is quieter and smoother. I don't know if it picked up and top end power but the bottom end just feels more torquey and throttle response is quicker.
So, for whatever it is worth to you folks that are looking into this modification, it appears to be worth the cost, even on a stock bike. Considering it costs several times less that a tune or programmer, it is a good deal.
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wait until you install the other goodies. i just got some myself about three weeks ago and added them to my 883 that had a hb a/c and cycle shack slip ons. rode it for a week or so, then added a fuel pak and it is not the same bike. each addition has improved the bike and at less than half the SERT. Though the SERT may increase performance even more, I'm not sure improvement for $$ spent ration can be beat.
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wait until you install the other goodies. i just got some myself about three weeks ago and added them to my 883 that had a hb a/c and cycle shack slip ons. rode it for a week or so, then added a fuel pak and it is not the same bike. each addition has improved the bike and at less than half the SERT. Though the SERT may increase performance even more, I'm not sure improvement for $$ spent ration can be beat.
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Why? The factory A/F is lean for emissions. If it runs better a little more rich then why not?
I am glad I got the adjustable unit.
I am glad I got the adjustable unit.
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I read that as him agreeing with what you did O.o
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I am in complete agreement. If you think it's good now, wait until the other stuff gets added. For the record, I'm running vied and fuel pak. Stephen at nightrider said it would be a great combination, no conflict issues and so far so good.
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My X14ieD Review :::
I'm no expert, I just could NOT justify all that money for an ECM and dyno time.
$1,000 for a proper stage one just for a single digit Increase in HP and TQ.
what 6 or 7 at best..No Thanks,
The X14ieD's I Installed really feels good. the Bike Is smoother at all RPM's
My MPG did NOT drop probably because I'm using less throttle due to the
apparent extra power which Is really just smoother power delivery.
The Biggest change on my 08 EFI 1200R was cold start ups.
Before the X14ieD I'd start It,,
get 1400 rpms,,,then 15 to 20 seconds later a single Miss,,
It would almost Kill the engine,,followed buy 30 to 45 seconds of a unsteady Idle
ranging from 1000 to 1400 RPM's.
A steady 1,000 rpm idle would be reached at about 1.5 minutes or even 2 minutes.
After the X14ieD, Imediatly after,,,WOW
Hit the starter,,,rock stable Idle at 1400 rpm's then 20 to 30 seconds later
(45 seconds on chilly mornings) I'd have me a Tach parked on 1,000 RPM's
The needle looked welded to the Tach Face.
That one nasty Miss was all Gone!
I never noticed a "Learning curve",,there may have been one but I was so
overwhelmed by my new smooth power delivery I still say my ECM figgerd
It had died and gone to Harley heavan XD
http://www.nightrider.com/parts/
I'm no expert, I just could NOT justify all that money for an ECM and dyno time.
$1,000 for a proper stage one just for a single digit Increase in HP and TQ.
what 6 or 7 at best..No Thanks,
The X14ieD's I Installed really feels good. the Bike Is smoother at all RPM's
My MPG did NOT drop probably because I'm using less throttle due to the
apparent extra power which Is really just smoother power delivery.
The Biggest change on my 08 EFI 1200R was cold start ups.
Before the X14ieD I'd start It,,
get 1400 rpms,,,then 15 to 20 seconds later a single Miss,,
It would almost Kill the engine,,followed buy 30 to 45 seconds of a unsteady Idle
ranging from 1000 to 1400 RPM's.
A steady 1,000 rpm idle would be reached at about 1.5 minutes or even 2 minutes.
After the X14ieD, Imediatly after,,,WOW
Hit the starter,,,rock stable Idle at 1400 rpm's then 20 to 30 seconds later
(45 seconds on chilly mornings) I'd have me a Tach parked on 1,000 RPM's
The needle looked welded to the Tach Face.
That one nasty Miss was all Gone!
I never noticed a "Learning curve",,there may have been one but I was so
overwhelmed by my new smooth power delivery I still say my ECM figgerd
It had died and gone to Harley heavan XD
http://www.nightrider.com/parts/