Power commanders?
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Power commanders?
My bike is stock other than stage one kit and Rhineharts. My cousin got some sort of power commander and he said it made a big difference? I really don't want to spend a bunch of money to make a really slow bike just slow by going to a 95 inch set up. No offense to anyone but you know what I mean. If I could get just a bit better performance for 2 up riding and passing I would be happy. Anyone have one of these commanders.
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RE: Power commanders?
I've got the Power Commander PCIII in my Street Glide. Bike runs great with it, but I do have the hard starting problem with it. There are quite a few of us with PCIII's who have this problem, and many others do not. Seems to be hit and miss. With the SERT, no one has reported any problems. Personally, I'd recommend that you go with the SERT. You might get a good Power Commander, but you might not. Why take a chance - get the SERT. Just my .02. Here's a link to a thread I started about the hard-starting issue:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_186898/tm.htm
Doug
https://www.hdforums.com/m_186898/tm.htm
Doug
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RE: Power commanders?
I'm in the same boat as you are. Just looking to get better fuel management for 2 up and so on. The SERT for me is over kill. I don't ever plan to race my Ultra. I just want to ride and know I'm not running lean. Don't really care about HP/TQ numbers and definatley don't want to spend time and money on a DYNO tune. I've decided to go with a Vance and Hines Fuel Pak. Its plug and play and around $200.00. I like simple The part number for your ride is #61003.
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My bike is stock other than stage one kit and Rhineharts. My cousin got some sort of power commander and he said it made a big difference? I really don't want to spend a bunch of money to make a really slow bike just slow by going to a 95 inch set up. No offense to anyone but you know what I mean. If I could get just a bit better performance for 2 up riding and passing I would be happy. Anyone have one of these commanders.
My bike is stock other than stage one kit and Rhineharts. My cousin got some sort of power commander and he said it made a big difference? I really don't want to spend a bunch of money to make a really slow bike just slow by going to a 95 inch set up. No offense to anyone but you know what I mean. If I could get just a bit better performance for 2 up riding and passing I would be happy. Anyone have one of these commanders.
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RE: Power commanders?
The HD stage 1 download is only good if used with HD slip-on mufflers. If you are going to be using any other exhaust you are going to need something more to get more fuel into the mix. By changing to a high flow air cleaner, and using high flow mufflers or full exhaust........the Power Commander brings it all together using custom maps made for each set-up.
I have a Power Commander IIIusb, Ness Big Sucker air cleaner, and Thunderheader 2-1 exhaust...........by using this setup with the proper map..........my bike runs great with allot more power and response over stock.
You can get a PCIIIusb for $270 at Eastern Performance.......they sell thru Ebay allot.
So in other words............don't waste $150 on the HD download only to find out it didn't do enough for your bike. Skip it and get the PCIIIusb and that way you are good for future upgrades as well.
Steve
I have a Power Commander IIIusb, Ness Big Sucker air cleaner, and Thunderheader 2-1 exhaust...........by using this setup with the proper map..........my bike runs great with allot more power and response over stock.
You can get a PCIIIusb for $270 at Eastern Performance.......they sell thru Ebay allot.
So in other words............don't waste $150 on the HD download only to find out it didn't do enough for your bike. Skip it and get the PCIIIusb and that way you are good for future upgrades as well.
Steve
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RE: Power commanders?
I have been running power commanders since the mid to late 90's with great results. Never a problem. My latest ride, bought used, came with a SERT and I like it as well. One of the biggest factors is what your local tuner can do best. For years I had Carl's Speedshop in Daytona tune my PC with great results. Back home in Ohio there isn't anyone I trust to do the PC but there are a couple of guys who are good with the SERT. With that in mind I'll keep the SERT...