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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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Hi, my name is Will, and I just got my night-rod 2weeks ago.
I just installed "TAB slip-ons" & "K&N filer" yesterday, I LOVE IT!!
ok, here is the question, do I need to get my bike tuned?
service guys in HD dealer was 50/50 on that... so im here to ask your help

thank you
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mymroadster48hd
Hi, my name is Will, and I just got my night-rod 2weeks ago.
I just installed "TAB slip-ons" & "K&N filer" yesterday, I LOVE IT!!
ok, here is the question, do I need to get my bike tuned?
service guys in HD dealer was 50/50 on that... so im here to ask your help

thank you
One or the other is ok, both mods together your TC will run lean and hot, not good. At least install a pair of XIED's or the basic tuner from www.fuelmotousa.com, What are TAB slip ons?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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One or the other is ok, both mods together your TC will run lean and hot, not good. At least install a pair of XIED's or the basic tuner from www.fuelmotousa.com, What are TAB slip ons?
Thank you !! its Slash Cut (w/ baffled)
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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I've always believed if you have no de-acceleration pop and no acceleration sputter you are ok!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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My buddy runs that exact setup... On a vrod muscle. He removed the baffles and did a harley download and dyno. that Vrod is the loudest bike around and still pops. He also has issues when cold starting, he's gotta crack the throttle for about 2 mins to get it warmed up
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Thank you guys for the info. I will call HD dealership for SE super tuner & Fulemoto for powercommander this coming Monday. be safe on the road, and thanks again
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by checkers
One or the other is ok, both mods together your TC will run lean and hot, not good. At least install a pair of XIED's or the basic tuner from www.fuelmotousa.com, What are TAB slip ons?
??? NO TWIN CAMS IN HERE

Originally Posted by mymroadster48hd
Thank you guys for the info. I will call HD dealership for SE super tuner & Fulemoto for powercommander this coming Monday. be safe on the road, and thanks again
Welcome to the forums Will,
What years is your Bike?
Why would you buy a SEST and a Powercommander?
one will do the job. IMHO I would check with fuelmoto for a powervision which is not a piggy back device and is user friendly and flashes the factory ecm and can always revert back to the stock map that is installed if needed
 
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