Trade it for a sport bike,
you may even make money on the deal.
Need more power!
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If you haven't done the Stage I upgrade yet, install some free flowing slipons, the SE A/C, replace cams with Andrews 48, install SERT or TTS Mastertune fuel management and tune. Low cost, haven't you figured out yet that there is nothing "low cost" about owning and operating a Harley? You are about the pay the "Harley tax".
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welcome to the forums- what's your starting point?
if stock, a hi flow air cleaner and freer flowing mufflers and a tuning adjustment is the first thing to do.
pick up 7 to 10 HP depending on components chosen
for air cleaner, I use the Ness Big Sucker, under $120 on ebay from easternpc- this has a chrome backing plate which complements the black/chrome motor and a reusable washable, oiled filter media.
for tuning I use nightrider.com XIEDS, maybe $130- these are a resistor pack that that plugs inline with your o2 sensors. under most conditions the bike will run slightly richer. there are other more complex ( read: expensive) devices. each has pros and cons complex devices may have more to go wrong, or "settings" which must be massaged to work properly.
mufflers- depends what you like. high quality used slip ons can be $200 a set or so- many riders play muffler bingo until they find the "right" set- and the take offs end up on the classified section of the forums or the local craigslist.
my "stage 1" is under the $600 mark, the best bang for buck you'll ever get on a Harley.
next mod would be cams, at which point a more comprehensive tuning device would need to replace the xieds, then probably beef up the clutch and compensating sprocket
after that head work, bigger bore, bigger injectors...and on and on
mike
if stock, a hi flow air cleaner and freer flowing mufflers and a tuning adjustment is the first thing to do.
pick up 7 to 10 HP depending on components chosen
for air cleaner, I use the Ness Big Sucker, under $120 on ebay from easternpc- this has a chrome backing plate which complements the black/chrome motor and a reusable washable, oiled filter media.
for tuning I use nightrider.com XIEDS, maybe $130- these are a resistor pack that that plugs inline with your o2 sensors. under most conditions the bike will run slightly richer. there are other more complex ( read: expensive) devices. each has pros and cons complex devices may have more to go wrong, or "settings" which must be massaged to work properly.
mufflers- depends what you like. high quality used slip ons can be $200 a set or so- many riders play muffler bingo until they find the "right" set- and the take offs end up on the classified section of the forums or the local craigslist.
my "stage 1" is under the $600 mark, the best bang for buck you'll ever get on a Harley.
next mod would be cams, at which point a more comprehensive tuning device would need to replace the xieds, then probably beef up the clutch and compensating sprocket
after that head work, bigger bore, bigger injectors...and on and on
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Feb 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM.
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If you haven't done the Stage I upgrade yet, install some free flowing slipons, the SE A/C, replace cams with Andrews 48, install SERT or TTS Mastertune fuel management and tune. Low cost, haven't you figured out yet that there is nothing "low cost" about owning and operating a Harley? You are about the pay the "Harley tax".
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An open question like that has no answer - give us some better clues. There are as many solutions as TC owners on here! Spend a little time reading through recent posts to see what some of the options are.
The best bang for the money is a air cleaner upgrade, and slip on mufflers, with EFI map
tuner {lots of them out there} with a good dyno tune. IMO
tuner {lots of them out there} with a good dyno tune. IMO
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First off, power, no matter what has some expense to it. Like the guys said, if stock, hi-flow air filter, good slip ons and some tuner. How do you save money ..... MAKE A PLAN. If you start here with XIEDs, a Fuel Pak or other limited tuner, it is money wasted if you decide to do a cam. If you have a good plan, you might spend a little more up front, but you won't be throwing anything away after that.
So, what I described is the not the "best bang for the buck", the cam is, but you need the prior stuff to get to the cam stage. However, that first stage, even without the cam is a huge improvement over stock.
I highly recommend you discuss your options with Fuel Moto, great guys to work with and will offer you sound advice within your budget and won't try to upsell.
So, what I described is the not the "best bang for the buck", the cam is, but you need the prior stuff to get to the cam stage. However, that first stage, even without the cam is a huge improvement over stock.
I highly recommend you discuss your options with Fuel Moto, great guys to work with and will offer you sound advice within your budget and won't try to upsell.