First ride with XIED's
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I didn't see any instructions on the website but they look like they just plug into the O2 sensors. I have been thinking about getting these for my SG and my wifes dyna. She has V&H pipes and an open air cleaner so I don't want hers running lean.
Here's the website.
http://sales.nightrider.com/XiED-Fue...ement_c_1.html
Here's the website.
http://sales.nightrider.com/XiED-Fue...ement_c_1.html
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I recommend the XIEDs. I had them for awhile, turns out they won't work on every bike, probably something to do with a bad ground wire in the ECM connector.
Anyway, they have the same effect as a tuner on the AFR. You end up with an AFR of about 13.8. If you don't want cams or the ability to adjust everything under the sun, just get the XIEDs. They work great, much cheaper, quick and easy and you are done. They made a huge difference in my 09 SG (while they worked, see above) I loved the way the bike felt, quick, responsive and good fuel mileage. They will be the first thing I try on any bike, I much prefer that route over the turner and dyno and a grand or more of money.
Take a leap of faith, just get them, you will be glad you did.
Anyway, they have the same effect as a tuner on the AFR. You end up with an AFR of about 13.8. If you don't want cams or the ability to adjust everything under the sun, just get the XIEDs. They work great, much cheaper, quick and easy and you are done. They made a huge difference in my 09 SG (while they worked, see above) I loved the way the bike felt, quick, responsive and good fuel mileage. They will be the first thing I try on any bike, I much prefer that route over the turner and dyno and a grand or more of money.
Take a leap of faith, just get them, you will be glad you did.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Baltimore
Been running them for two years. I could tell the differnece in the heat from the motor on the first ride, now it is bearable. Didn't seem to hurt the mileage as I still get arond 43 mpg. Find I can run 6th gear at a speed about 8 mph lower without feeling like I am lugging the engine. The istall took 30 minutes because I had to remove the seat for one ground connection. I would buy them again.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Colorado City, Tx.
Agreed, worth the cash for sure. I also noticed a
better throttle response and cooler temps. on my
legs. I recommend them when asked what I have
done to my bike. I also stayed with the stock exhaust
and I have changed to a K&N air filter, ole Pearl
runs fine...........
better throttle response and cooler temps. on my
legs. I recommend them when asked what I have
done to my bike. I also stayed with the stock exhaust
and I have changed to a K&N air filter, ole Pearl
runs fine...........
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
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Joe, theirs an old thread on here showing how a guy modified his stock backing plate and used a K&N filter. I believe Dawg showed the picture of it as well. I started to do that too, but for the price of the filter was almost as much as my Arlen Ness BS. I got it off Ebay for 107.00 shipped.