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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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What should I expect by adding a power commander to my bike? I've got an 09 flhx w/ v&h monster ovals and SE heavy breather? i've been reading about alot of you guys adding a power commander, but what exactly will it do for me?

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i had to add this thing because i have no idea what that is....a rabbit w/ a pancake on it's head?? what's up w/ that?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Good question. I hope it helps the throttle hesitation. Ordered mine today. No idea what that thing is, lets shoot it and eat it.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HD REBEL
Good question. I hope it helps the throttle hesitation. Ordered mine today. No idea what that thing is, lets shoot it and eat it.
Throttle hesitation?? Hadn't noticed this on my 09 Ultra.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Rock Chalk
What should I expect by adding a power commander to my bike? I've got an 09 flhx w/ v&h monster ovals and SE heavy breather? i've been reading about alot of you guys adding a power commander, but what exactly will it do for me?

thanks guys.


i had to add this thing because i have no idea what that is....a rabbit w/ a pancake on it's head?? what's up w/ that?
I think you can expect the Hawks to win the title next year ...
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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My throttle is either on or off. Dosnt roll on like my other bikes. Not sure if I like this TBW. I read in a post here that someone else felt this and the PC-V helped with that. Anyone else?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by FLHTCU Owner
I think you can expect the Hawks to win the title next year ...
Man, there's no doubt about that!!

But i need to know about this PCV. What's it going to do for me? Is it worth it or just fluff? What's the story w/ this thing?

Thanks guys.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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I believe the purpose of any PC, is it's ability to better manage the fuel/air/combustion mix and tailor it to your specific pipes and breather. Personally speaking, I put all 3 on (true duals, breather, PC) at the same time and experienced better performance (i.e. better torque).
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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From what you said and what I've been told from other posters your are running your bike extremely lean (hot and not good). The PCV is a way to adjust settings and help get your bike to optimal settings. If your not much of a computer guy I would recommend paying the extra and getting the one with auto tune so that it recognizes everything and and adjusts automatically.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rock Chalk
What should I expect by adding a power commander to my bike? I've got an 09 flhx w/ v&h monster ovals and SE heavy breather? i've been reading about alot of you guys adding a power commander, but what exactly will it do for me?

thanks guys.


i had to add this thing because i have no idea what that is....a rabbit w/ a pancake on it's head?? what's up w/ that?
By adding the SE Heavy Breather you have leaned out your bike even more, so you have to adjust that by adding the Power Commander. If you don't want to install this yourself I would recommend that you take it to a shop that uses and tunes with the Power Commander.

Oh, and don't use that bunny again.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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put your lil bunny and a pc on your bike, it will help you get more power and richen the settings up
 
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