Then Xieds aren't for you.

They aren't a stage-1 solution. What they do is richen things a bit at low revs and throttle openings, this reduces temperatures and may fix some minor surging issues. An OK idea on a stock bike but on a stage-1 bike they do nothing during open loop running (higher revs and wider throttle), which is where you are trying to get a benefit with your stage-1.

What they are not is a performance upgrade to the fueling to match the $x00s you have spent on the pipes and A/C. For that you need something like a PC or SEPST.

 

I have a set on my 2010 Super Glide with D&D FatCats and a AN Big Sucker. Bike runs great!

 

I ran them a year with the rush 1.75 slip-ons and K+N filter element only and it was OK, the low end improved . For the money they are a great upgrade.
However if your going with a high flow intake I would recommend a tuner instead.
I had decell popping slowing down in lower gears. I don't now.
I finally moved up to a tuner with the high flow intake. I am looking for a better exaust next.

 

i'm thinking if I can find some used, i'll give them a try, but probably on going with a PCV before too long. Thanks for the great info.

 

I got my set in the garage.
PM me for a sweet deal.

 

Ditto!

Im running xied's (2010SG) with the ness big sucker and bub 7 two into1. No more pinging or decel pop. I dont know if I would waste my money on xied's if I was still running a cat? lean conditions suck

 

I ran them on my 2008 FXDF when I put my short shots on with no a/c upgrade with out any problems.

When I changed my A/C i went to a power commander from Fuelmoto and sold them to someone else that was just doing a pipe change.

 

I say just do it!!

It will allow your bike to run cooler with the fuel enrichment, and save you hundreds of clams in the process over a tuner.

I bought a brand new SuperGlide and drove it stock from Phoenix AZ to Las Vegas NV and back....in 100+ degree heat.
It was a hot ****** for sure.

Back at the dealer in Phoenix, I purchased a V&H exhaust system and had them install it, along with a SE stage1 air intake and the Xied.

I then drove the moto from Phoneix to Yuma AZ in hot ****** heat again, yet I could distinctly notice less heat coming up from the engine.

No I did not put a gauge on it and am only guessing....but I know hot from ****** hot!!

If your looking for a cooler running engine (which you should be by the way...heat is a killer of all life, flesh and steel) then the Xied is for you.

If your a highly tuned sort and want your engine running like a Swiss watch.....then a more advanced tuner could fit your bill.

$100 clams vs $400 clams....you make the call...but a Xied will work and it works rather well with no noticeable hicups.

Spending a hundred clams on a device that helps your engine run cooler should never be considered a waste.
It is money well spent until such time you decide which road you wish to take.