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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Is it worthwhile doing the stage one upgrade ( hi air flow filter and download) or is it a waste of money? Can you tell the difference in horsepower? I already have slipons but havent gone further. Wasnt sure if it is worth the cash.
I ride an 08 Ultra
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Stage one to me would be, pipes, air cleaner, tuner & dyno. Doing that, you would see an increase in power and less heat. In my opinion it is worth the money.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Definitely worth doing. The breathing on the stock bike is really limited due to all the EPA crap.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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stage 1 is the best bang for the buck you will get. spend a little extra and get a tuner instead of the HD download. visiting fuelmoto for a power comander pre-loaded with a map for your configuration is one option.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Definitely worth the money, even without the pipes and tuner. It'll make a large difference in how quickly your bike can rev up as you open the throttle. However, with the free-flowing exhaust that you may already have, an EFI tuner of some type is probably just about a necessity. Otherwise, you'll be too lean.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Yes, stage 1 is worth it; especially if you have a catalytic converter in your exhaust pipe and replace them with free flowing pipes.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Money well spent for me. Increase in power and decrease in heat near the right foot.
 
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I had stage one done a few years ago on a 2005 electra glide classic, saw some difference, not a lot. Had a stage 2 with a 103 build done on my 2009 road king classic, now this is a big difference. Its like being on a completely different machine.
 
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With a good tune expect about a 10hp/10tq increase, less heat and better throttle response.
 
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Whats the cost of a Stage 1 upgrade at the dealer? Already have SE slipons and will get the ac from an aftermarket - probably Joker Machine or Licks.
 
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