Run my 09 stock or go for stage 1?
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From: Yokohama
Cadillacs don't heat up and knock in traffic, '09 Harleys do.
You may be truly surprised by the benefits of changing your air cleaner and tuning the EFI. Whether you leave your stock mufflers or go with free flowing mufflers you will see substantial increase in running quality with cooler running, better throttle response and increased performance. If you are worrying about the bike being too loud there are several very good performing mufflers that provide a quiet dB level in the cruise range with a nice powerful tone in the upper RPM's
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Jamie Long / Fuel Moto USA
The USA's Leader V-Twin EFI & Performance www.fuelmotousa.com
Contact 920-423-3309
Email jamie@fuelmotousa.com
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Yokohama
Jamie, am I correct to assume you're referring to the Dyno-tuned Jackpots? Or are there others as well that fit this description?
The dyno tuned Jackpot mufflers are the quietest muffler in the cruise range that we offer. they have a deep, throaty sound in the cruise range and in the upper RPM's and at full throttle they sound powerful.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Central CA
You may be truly surprised by the benefits of changing your air cleaner and tuning the EFI. Whether you leave your stock mufflers or go with free flowing mufflers you will see substantial increase in running quality with cooler running, better throttle response and increased performance. If you are worrying about the bike being too loud there are several very good performing mufflers that provide a quiet dB level in the cruise range with a nice powerful tone in the upper RPM's
Road Master
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From: Roanoke, VA
As you can see there are a lot of opinions out there. So here's mine. I have 09 Ultra and all I did was had the download done & put on 1.75 Rush pipes. I'm happy & really that's all that matters. So if you are happy leave it alone, if not make the changes that you feel happy with.
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Thanks for all of your feedback. Still not sure how I'm going to go. I was happy with the bike stock until I started reading more about the benefits of stage 1 mods. Leaning towards SE ait filter and SE pipes to keep it all HD parts and work. Not sure if a SERT would be worth it vs just the download.
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On our 09 we have no problems getting in the lower 40's for an average MPG with the Jackpot setup riding pretty aggressively. We have several customers reporting mid 40's for hwy mileage and a couple of "uber mileage" riders that claim near 50 MPG. Realistically, you can expect a reduction of 3-4 mpg from your current mileage when adding these components on the 09 bike.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Kingwood, TX
Mine runs better since the Fuel Moto package install. More useable power, no need to downshift in order to pass, etc. What's not to like?