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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Well, I compared TFI, PCIII, SERT, V&H Fuelpak and the SERF--and decided to go with the SERF--Screamin Eagle Race Fueler. The primary reason is--my buddy who does my work (gratis)is a Harley service tech and prefers the SERF. I also decided to go with Glider's plan and use the SE stage one (parts) and use the K&N filter. Together with my SE slipons (older style) I should be fixed.

One decision I want to make before spring--if the heat situation isn't changed with the richer mixture, I'll go with either the Harley MidFrame Air Deflectors or the RJS heat shields. The RJS are much better looking--but they are pricey. I'll spend the next couple months making a decision on that. I'd like to hear from anyone using the Air Deflectors. There are several that are constantly pushing RJS--so no need for that--unless you have tried both and can compare by experience.

BTW--I ride an 08 Ultra--black (the fast one)!

Merry Christmas.

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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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My friend installed the HD deflectors and I think they look way less obtrusive than the others. He says they work well but were a bitch to install.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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I've heard the same....The MoCos is nice, but a Beeyatch to isntall. I put the RJS on mine....easy install....looks good.....satisfied customer.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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My friend installed the HD deflectors and I think they look way less obtrusive than the others. He says they work well but were a bitch to install.
I heard from someone else that they were buggers to install. But--you say they look less obtrusive? That's surprising. From pics, the RJS look more natural. But I've not seen them in person.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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RJS for me
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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I've heard the same....The MoCos is nice, but a Beeyatch to isntall. I put the RJS on mine....easy install....looks good.....satisfied customer.
Do they look as good on your bike as they do on the promo pics on the website?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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One decision I want to make before spring--if the heat situation isn't changed with the richer mixture, I'll go with either the Harley MidFrame Air Deflectors or the RJS heat shields.

The heat situation will be fixed.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Is there no way to flash, reprogram, or adjust the original ECM to richen the mix??

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Is there no way to flash, reprogram, or adjust the original ECM to richen the mix??

Jim

You'll have to ask someone more knowledgeble than I--but all the tech guys I've discussed the 08's with have told me the same thing--I need a fuel mangagment thingy to enrich the mixture. I don't know whyit can't be tweaked to make a richer mixture. Maybe someone who knows will tell us why. I know the EPA won't like it; but if we did what they wanted, none of us would have aftermarket exhausts.
 
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