Get the download and save money unless you are doing more extensive mods than ac and exhaust, even if you have O2 sensors (and I know you don't on an '06). I had SE muffs, SEAC and the Stage 1 download and the bike ran great. I recently swapped out the stock headers and SE mufflers and put on a 2-1 Thunderheader and no other changes and it still runs great. You will notice quite a difference in performance with a Stage 1.

 

I had is done with the SE A/C on my Deuce. Very noticeable difference. No dyno tune and I don't think it was really needed since H-D developed the data to work with the exact set of hardware in use.

I plan on doing the stage 1 upgrade on my RK with my 1k service, shortly.

 

my dealer is 250 for dl that includs labor 360 for dyno but have to buy tuner and labor and stuff was like 800 out the door for a dyno tune

 

My last. Ike was an 06 with the down load and it ran great, I was asked a lot if it had cams because it ran so quick for a stage one. My dealer here in Louisiana will not install the down load on newer bikes? Just sells the SE tuner with dyno, adds another $590 to your stage 1 instead of $150 down load that works fine. For another $450 and up I think the down load works just fine unless you plan on cams or other engine mods.

 

it is like a caned map for what you have changed on your bike , good feed back for a basic tune

 

This is a timely discussion... I just ordered a used set of SE Performance Slip-Ons and A Big Sucker for my '08 Ultra. I ordred a set of Xieds from NightRider also... My bike runs hot as ****... my right side stock muffler is a wee yellowed even down by the tip, (I have to be running super lean). Sounds like I should be in pretty good shape with the above to help cool it down and get some performance gains... but would a trip to the dealer for a Stage 1 download in addition to the above mods be pertinent in my super lean running bike?

 

Renegade or the shop in Lake Charles?

 

I just went to my dealer with V&H Dresser Duels and Monster Oval slip ons. I brought in the pipes, they installed them and then performed a Stage 1 download after install. Out the door for $230.00 with tax, I love my dealer and bike runs awsome.

 

well just left dealer and found out wifes bike allready had the right down load for what has been done to her bike so cost me nothing ,well except for the $60 jeans the wife had to have lol but still got off cheap I guess

 

I had the Stage 1 download done on my 2010 when my local H-D shop installed the Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit and Screamin' Eagle Street Performance Touring Mufflers. They had me do the 103" ECM calibration and not the 96" calibration, saying that the 96" calibration was too lean and I'd be happier with the 103" download.

Don't know the differences between the downloads and if the 96" really is leaner, but I've had no drivability issues either.