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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Today I feel like spending a little cash and will be heading to my local HD shop.

If i buy the SE heavy breather is it just a bolt on part or will I need to have them do a doenload of some sort? I did have the 1200cc upgrade done to my iron 883 and they did a download already, but they told me I need a separate $150 download for the air cleaner.

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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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It's not that simple.
All their downloads are EPA compliant. That AC download will probably do nothing but raise the redline, fuel mapping will stay the same.
I can tell replacing the air intake, exhaust and ECM will make a hell of difference and really unleash the power of a 1200.
Not sure how well all this complies with CA regulations.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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What makes me wonder is the S/E A/C comes in the conversion kit. So what upgrading are they doing?
 
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IMO if you have the 1200 kit and do not have a tuner then you are not getting the most out of the kit at all. You can get the HB, but it besides looking cool it willnot do much. I would looks into getting a PCV or Race tuner as well and then have it dyno tuned and you will really love your bike.
 
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But if the dealer installed the S/E 883 to 1200 kit before delivery, they would of had to use the SERT to do a download and the kit comes included with a S/E A/C. And a dyno tune will always help.
 

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