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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Absolutely!!!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Definitely Stage 1 is the biggest bang for the buck. Get you a $3 switch and hook to that PCV and you can switch between 2 maps on the fly.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Re Stage 1 - which is better a PC V or the SE tuner (SEST)?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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you betcha they all need more fuel and air and less restricted pipes to perform at thier best.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Yup
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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In a heartbeat - Even if I bought a Limited or one of the CVO's I would still change out the pipes, a/c and probably add a PC-V.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Yes and no. Yes i would do the "stage one" of free flowing air cleaner (next time aftermarket similar to HD), but I would not do the Harley download again, but rather go straight to the power commander that I ended up with anyhow. Pipes for me are part of figuring the purchase price, they gonna get bought.

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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Thanks guys, I have decided to go ahead order the air cleaner and pipes tomorrow.
 
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Had no idea it was a real choice!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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There are two things any bike of mine will never leave the dealership without:

1. Stage 1

2. Upgraded shift linkage.
 
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