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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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hey guys and gals, i have a 06 roadking classic that i am putting new pipes on. The pipes are the vance and hines bigshots. I called several HD dealers about pricing and some mention that the computer download for fuel injected models sometimes doesnt work, any one else have a good answer for that one?? And they also mentioned the additon of a power commander, or a harley race tuner, or one mentioned a stage 1 upgrade. All the dealers pretty much pushed one or the other and talked bad about the one they dont use. Can some one help with this, if i get the computer download isnt that all i need other than the hiflow air kit, and if that is not all i need what are the differences or good and bad of the power commander, harley race tuner and stage 1 upgrade. Help
 
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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If they do not test the download it could leave you running lean. Any reputable remapper will allow you to do a custom tune to stop that. The SERT or Power Cmdr are good choices.

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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so if i get the computer download and it is working fine, do i still need the power commander? and what does the power commander actually do? sorry i dont any thing about this, i hate to do the wrong thing and jack the bike up.
 
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Gidday, welcome to the HDForums from New Zealand, enjoy!!!! [sm=welcomesign.gif]
 
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