XIEDs to PCV, any advice?
#11
04-04-2012, 09:57 AM
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As well as the damp issues that quite a few people have, there is also that there is a fundamental problem with the PowerCommander system. It needs the O2 sensors removed. It needs this because its a piggy-back unit and if the O2 sensors were left in operation then they, along with the ECU settings, would tend to undo the fuel changes the PC tries to make.
This means that you disable a major component of the engine management system that helps the bike to adjust. You are setting the technology clock back to pre-'07 when there was no self-adjusting system on Harleys.
Dynojet recognise this and so you can pay a load more $ and get the Autotune feature for the PCV. But then you are just re-enabling something you disabled because of a limitation of PCV.
Save yourself the grief and just get a PowerVision, SEPST or TTS and do a proper job of it.
This means that you disable a major component of the engine management system that helps the bike to adjust. You are setting the technology clock back to pre-'07 when there was no self-adjusting system on Harleys.
Dynojet recognise this and so you can pay a load more $ and get the Autotune feature for the PCV. But then you are just re-enabling something you disabled because of a limitation of PCV.
Save yourself the grief and just get a PowerVision, SEPST or TTS and do a proper job of it.
#12
04-04-2012, 10:41 AM
Well, glad it took 6 people to NOT answer the question. I know everyone has their preference and idea of what's best. I've read and done research and PCV is the best fit for me as far as price point and performance. The PCV is already in the mail so no point in saying "don't buy that". I plan to install carefully and grease up all connections so I don't think I'll have corrosion issues.
That being said, I'm taking off the XIEDs and putting in the PCV. Should I do anything differently or just a straight switch? Possibly running the bike a few days with nothing before the PC goes on?
That being said, I'm taking off the XIEDs and putting in the PCV. Should I do anything differently or just a straight switch? Possibly running the bike a few days with nothing before the PC goes on?
#13
04-04-2012, 10:54 AM
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OK, I removed my XEIDS, Installed my PCV with one of Jamie and Keith's custom maps and the bike runs great. Give it a try. Grease it up, tape the connections and ride it!
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04-04-2012, 11:09 AM
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04-05-2012, 01:20 AM
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I bought some used XIEDs from this site. Then I overthought the situation and ordered a pre-mapped PC from Jamie with a Stage 1 kit. I'm replacing the pipes that were on the bike with Fatbob (catless) pipes and Screamin Eagle slipons. The bike has the stock A/C and since I'm having some other things being done to the bike and can't ride it I have too much time on my hands otherwise I would've tried the Xieds first. Sometimes I drive myself crazy. So...I may have some used XIEDs for sale here soon.
#17
04-05-2012, 04:04 AM
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#18
04-05-2012, 09:15 AM
Just put the the PC on, but skip the diaelectric grease and get some of this stuff http://corrosionxproducts.com/corrosionxpage.htm
way better, and you can use it to prevent rust on other parts of yer bike.
way better, and you can use it to prevent rust on other parts of yer bike.
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04-05-2012, 10:13 AM
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04-05-2012, 12:59 PM
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