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Old 01-15-2007, 02:18 AM
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Thinking of putting on the Screamin' Eagle Pro Performance Ignition on my 06 883L. How hard to install for the DIY'er? Thanks


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Old 01-15-2007, 02:51 AM
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Dunno about the install, but I'd be interested in the results if you decide to do it.
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 06:28 AM
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ı have 1 ınstalled on my 2005 883 C. Installed ıt last year . To tell you the truth there ıs not muck dıfference other that ıncreased rpm limit.
Here how you need to ınstall ıt . Found ıt on the forum here somwhere.Worked for me .


TSM/TSSM ECM Password Learn Procedure
Step Action Confirmation Notes
1 Set Run switch to Run
2 Turn Ignition key On-Off-On-
Off-On-Off-On and then toggle
the Left Turn Signal switch
twice.
3 Turn Ignition key Off-On Verify the Check Engine lamp
and Security Lamp illuminate
briefly and then turn off.
Security lamp will not
illuminate on non-security
(TSM) Twin Cam models.
4 Attempt normal start one time. Engine starts and stalls
immediately. check engine
lamp stays on.
Password has not been
learned and sets trouble code
P1009, thus stopping fuel
flow.
5 Wait 10 seconds Security Lamp remains lit for
V-Rod and TC88 with TSSM.
Lamp will not be on for TC88
TSM models.
ECM enters Password
Learning mode for 10
minutes. Do Not cycle the
ignition or disrupt power.
6 Wait until Security Lamp turns
off or a minimum of 10 minutes
has passed.
7 Quickly (within 2 seconds) turn
Ignition key OFF-ON
Security Lamp remains lit for
V-Rod and TC88 with TSSM.
Lamp will not be on for TC88
TSM models.
8 Wait until Security Lamp turns
off or a minimum of 10 minutes
has passed.
Password Learning mode for
10 minutes. Do Not cycle the
ignition or disrupt power.
9 Quickly (within 2 seconds) turn
Ignition key OFF-ON
Security Lamp remains lit for
V-Rod and TC88 with TSSM.
Lamp will not be on for TC88
TSM models.
10 Wait until Security Lamp turns
off or a minimum of 10 minutes
has passed.
Password Learning mode for
10 minutes. Do Not cycle the
ignition or disrupt power.
11 Quickly (within 2 seconds) turn
Ignition key OFF-ON
Security Lamp light and then
turn off. Lamp will not be on
for TC88 TSM models.
12 Turn Ignition switch OFF. Wait
15 seconds. Turn Ignition
switch ON and start engine to
confirm the Password Learn
Procedure is successful.
Engine will start and remain
running. If engine immediately
stalls and fails to restart the
Password Learning mode
was not successful. Start over
at step 1.
The above steps must be timed and performed exactly as described. Any deviation will
require you to start again from step 1.

< Message edited by cootertwo -- 3/25/2006 1:40:04 PM >

 
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:01 PM
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And if you get one, make sure that they know up front that you'll be returning it if it sends your speedo off by 20%.
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:50 PM
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my advice would be save your money a buy a daytona twintec tc88 ignition. it has a lot more features and is more tuneable. I don't know if you are planning to ever do a 1200 kit but this is the ignition of choice for most with sportsters.
 
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ORIGINAL: slammedsporty04

my advice would be save your money a buy a daytona twintec tc88 ignition. it has a lot more features and is more tuneable. I don't know if you are planning to ever do a 1200 kit but this is the ignition of choice for most with sportsters.
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Guess I'm from the school of "if it isn't broken don't fix it", and I'm still running the stock ignition on my modified '05 1200C.

The bike starts right up and runs great, even after adding the Screamin' Eagle "E" cams. No ignition problems at all, and the timing curve allows me to run regular 91/92 octane fuel in the 100+ degree summer months without worries.

The stock ignition allows me to run up to 6,000 RPM if I want (which I don't), the speedometer is accurate, and the engine runs clean, no matter if it is 30 degrees, or 105 degrees outside.

I can't see any reason for "upgrading" the ignition.

Maybe if I was running a highly modified engine on the race that needed to be run at very high RPM's all the time it would be different, and I might want to play around with timing curves, but I don't need that for normal street use.

 
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Old 01-15-2007, 01:32 PM
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Normal use - yeah, it's completely unnecessary. But, if your riding style has you constantly bouncing off the limiter (which is even lower on the 883's), or if you're planning other mods like heads and cams, then the TC88A module is a must.
 
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Old 01-17-2007, 03:00 AM
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Well thanks for the input but i think ill still put it on, going for some big mods within the year that will benefit from a little better spark action, 44mm carb and intake mani., and 1200 cyl. and pistons. i was told the same when i put on my 6AL MSD igntion on my 69 chevy, but i race it and need some serious sparks to keep that bad boy going at high revvs. (plan on racing the sporty at Gateway Intl. in St Louis, hopefully this summer)
 
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Old 01-17-2007, 10:23 AM
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If you plan on racing it and doing a good amount of motor work with your bike, why would not want to have a ignition that is a lot better. The Twin-Tec would be a lot better for you then the SE unit. You should really look into this alittle further before you actually buy it.
 


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