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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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For everyone thats had the HD download, Ac, and pipes on the 09 baggers did it help with the cold start surging/dying on start up? Thinking about getting the download for my 09 Ultra.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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I have the items you mentioned; but you shouldn't be having an issue with the cold start/dying on start up. I would take the bike in; that sounds like a warranty issue for sure. I wouldn't make a move until you have that looked at.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Harley Download = waste of money

If you need to do anything to your EFI system, go with either a TTS, SEST, or PC device.

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by maineultraclassic
Harley Download = waste of money

If you need to do anything to your EFI system, go with either a TTS, SEST, or PC device.

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I couldn't agree with you more. I am talking from experience too. The download was a huge disappointment. So much so that I asked for a refund for mine and went with SEST.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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I called HD's customer service & they told me the Stg 1 download for 2009-2010 basically only increases the rev-limiter to 6200 from 5500 rpms.No change in fuel map.Regards,Tom
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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They can't add any fuel to the map, that would violate the EPA standards that they have to adhere to.

All it does is raise the rev-limiter and maybe add some timing in the high end.

Waste of $150, and then some dealers charge you a labor charge to install it too.

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Not a fan of the Harley downloads either here.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Are you waiting until the fuel injection light is off before pressing the starter button?
 
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Originally Posted by maineultraclassic
they can't add any fuel to the map, that would violate the epa standards that they have to adhere to.

All it does is raise the rev-limiter and maybe add some timing in the high end.

Waste of $150, and then some dealers charge you a labor charge to install it too.

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$85.00
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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just say no to the download. 2 bikes ago had a deuce w. pipes and intake,poped like crazy on decel.

last bike i got the sert , dyno tune,rane great,no pops,and still got 50 mph on long trips
 
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