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Old May 25, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mjonesjr84
Which tuner did you use?

Fuel moto power vision. $500. Really offers it's users more than is necessary. Being honest!

But one day I'd like to turn my bike into an airplane. Lol!
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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I have a question I'm also thinking about getting the PCV would it help cool the engine because on hot days my CVO RK gets pretty hot would it help cool it a significant amount . my bike is stock except for Vansen Hines power dules and Monster oval mufflers thanks
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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I went with a PC V on my 2010 Ultra. My combination is no cat with slip ons and a DK Custom 587 high flow AC. I have been completely satisfied with this set up.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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Did you use the PCV or the PCV EX?
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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I'm not here to endorse anyone's junk! But like stated on many threads. Every bike should have one. I rode my bike for two years, without one.......I'm glad I didn't wait any longer.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 10:35 PM
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I used a pcv with autotune all from fuelmoto on my 2004 and am very happy with it.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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Fuel Moto's Micro Tuner is another option if your not gonna do more than an air filter and slip-ons. I just put one on my 08 and so far have been very pleased with it. It does give it more fuel and it does run alittle cooler. Other than that, that's all its gonna do. I'm sure you've read, if your gonna do more engine mods you need a more advance tuner. The k&n air filter is worth it too. I have two tunes on mine, one for just the k&n and oem mufflers and one for the k&n and slip-ons. Right now I have the oem mufflers on it and like it better than the high flow ones. It has better torque and the tune works great with that set up.

With all that said, this is my first tuner and can't compare it to the other ones. I read multiple reviews and nothing bad was said about FM and their products that I could find.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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I have the PC-V purchased it from Fuel Moto and anytime i do additional mods they send a new map and i plug my laptop to the PC-V and done. I'm happy with it. It is easier then having to Dyno the bike every time i get a modification completed. I've heard some state that they are not as good as the ECM being dyno'd. But for me its worked great.

Just note the PC-V does not "re-flash" or "flash" the ECM, rather it bypasses the ECM completely. So the PC-V acts as the bikes ECM. Typically the bikes ECM will sit with stock flash, while the PC-V has the proper tuned flash.
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mjonesjr84
I've had my 08 Electra Glide Classic for about 3 weeks now. The previous owner (close family) had put a pair of slip on mufflers on it (unknown brand). I'm looking at getting the K&N air filter for the stock housing.

From what I've read, any changes to intake and exhaust would benefit from a PC V. Would what I have done benefit from the tuner or just help the stock tune let the motor breath better?
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With slipons and perf K&N filtrer this is what you need if your not planning to do serious perf cams etc type mods and is what i am going to get for my my 09 96" with SE stage 1 AC and slipons when i save enough bucks.

It's a no fuss no muss system that perfs well from what i have read about it online from other people that have it vs cheaper XIEDS that simply richen fuel mixture by x-amount all the time even when not needed which isnt as efficient reducing mpg a bit though does get the job done.

But RC's fuel management system is always monitoring motor's AFR and operation condiotions to always have it running at peak perf for cond the motors seeing at the time weather it be cruising 2up at 70-75mph on interstate or running with the boys for the evening often winding it up
@ WOT going thru the gears to 5k-5,500rpm RC's system will always have the motor's AFR where it belongs not being to lean maikng it run hotter and or detonate or not to rich reducing mpg and perf too which cheaper XIED's cant do.

From what i read i an article about RC's system in a bike mag a while back that rc's system can adj for mild perf cams too though they dont state that in their ad.

Again,if your not going for perf cams this is a great system to go with because it does all the work for you without having to get into tuning yourself which is perfect for guys not going for serious perf mods only going with ex & AC change for better breathing giving you a moderate but still noticeable gain in perf thats a simple 10-15min plug & play install priced at approx $449.

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Old May 26, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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PC-V on mine now for 5 + years.
Back then(5 years ago) there was it, TTS and Thundermax which replaces the whole ECM.
It was the cheapest, price wise.
It has been a good tuner and I am still happy with it and will continue to use it.
BTW; it is still being sold and used to this day.
It has not become obsolete as of yet.
 
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