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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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When the 2007's came out it seemed to be common knowledge they were set to run too lean.&nbsp\\; Many including myself purchased a SERT or other type of fuel management system.&nbsp\\; Are the 2008's the same??&nbsp\\; Haven't heard much talk about it.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Yup.&nbsp\\; Bought the SERT for my 08 Ultra
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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VERY lean!&nbsp\\; Criminally LEAN!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Same as 07. Went with the PCIII. Lost a little fuel mileage but it is cooler.

 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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SERT,&nbsp\\;SuperTrapp SE slipons, and SEAC fixed that. 49mpg on the highway.&nbsp\\; life is good.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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there are several brands of fuel management sytems ouy there to choose from
i run the ARLEN NESS&nbsp\\; version works great
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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49mpg sounds like its still to lean to me, could it be dealer tuned it back to the factory 14.7-1 ? it is the law acording to epa
 
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&nbsp\\;XIEDs are very simple, relatively inexpensive&nbsp\\;and have been well recieved here.&nbsp\\;
 
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Mine's fine, I left it stock. '08 FLHTP.
 
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You can always pull your plugs and check on them. They won't lie
 
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