Touring Models

farmboy · Nov 3rd, 2008, 06:31 PM

I just put the tfi on my 08 ultra. I have se mufflers (02 ) and stage1 air cleaner. big difference from stop light to stop light,cruising speed not as noticable and the heat issue is less noticable. also did 1000 service with syn oil. took me the better part of an afternoon to get unit installed and tuned. well worth the $ in my opinion.

DDogg · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Question, I own a FatBob, no tach. How hard is it to set the fuel to a sweetspot without knowing the rpm's your running

glider · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDogg

Question, I own a FatBob, no tach. How hard is it to set the fuel to a sweetspot without knowing the rpm's your running

Not that hard. It's not critical for the bike to be at exactly 1700 RPM's to get the proper adjustment.

DDogg · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Thanks Glider. I'm ready to buy but I'm still hesitate on getting the installation right.

glider · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:34 AM

It's not difficult at all to install. Have you seen the video in the self help forum and the other posts there on the TFI?

DDogg · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

It's not difficult at all to install. Have you seen the video in the self help forum and the other posts there on the TFI?

Yes I have and thank you so much. I'm really greatful to have so many people with so much knowledge to ask advice from. I have and will look at the video, just a little leary. I know where to come and ask if I have a question. Again, thank you (and all that have answered my questions) so much for making my first Harley (after 30 years of no riding) an experience I will enjoy.

glider · Nov 4th, 2008, 08:56 AM

When you get the TFI, look it over and any questions about it, ask first. You will be surprised how easy it is to install with just basic tools.

paul b. · Nov 4th, 2008, 02:23 PM

I used a Fluke 78 but I would think a low cost tachometer should be avaliable. But like Glider said it's probably not that critical. Maybe ask someone with a FX or other bike that has a tacho to hold 1700 for a few seconds you won't forget what it feels and sounds like. Paul

09ultra · Nov 4th, 2008, 02:44 PM

DDogg,
I had the same concerns. It really is a simple step by step. You can do it easily. I still am unclear on how to set anything other than the green pod. I just set the rest to their recommended settings. Any simple detailed explanation here would be great for settings other thyen idle set.

Bud White · Nov 4th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Its a cake walk to install .. hardest thing is if you have big hands ya might need to take the tank off

Nov 3rd, 2008, 06:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
farmboy New Family Ride: 2008 ultra classic 105 edition Join Date: Aug 20th, 2008 Posts: 6	Re: tfi I just put the tfi on my 08 ultra. I have se mufflers (02 ) and stage1 air cleaner. big difference from stop light to stop light,cruising speed not as noticable and the heat issue is less noticable. also did 1000 service with syn oil. took me the better part of an afternoon to get unit installed and tuned. well worth the $ in my opinion.

Nov 4th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#22 (permalink)
DDogg Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Fat Bob Join Date: Aug 30th, 2008 Location: Clinton Twp. Michigan Posts: 234 My Mood:	Re: tfi Question, I own a FatBob, no tach. How hard is it to set the fuel to a sweetspot without knowing the rpm's your running

Nov 4th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
DDogg Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Fat Bob Join Date: Aug 30th, 2008 Location: Clinton Twp. Michigan Posts: 234 My Mood:	Re: tfi Thanks Glider. I'm ready to buy but I'm still hesitate on getting the installation right.

Nov 4th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: tfi It's not difficult at all to install. Have you seen the video in the self help forum and the other posts there on the TFI? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 4th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: tfi When you get the TFI, look it over and any questions about it, ask first. You will be surprised how easy it is to install with just basic tools. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Digg this Post to del.icio.us Newsvine Yahoo Bookmarks Technorati Google Bookmarks Facebook StumbleUpon Live Bookmarks What is this?
	Thread Tools	Display Modes

Nov 4th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#28 (permalink)
paul b. Start The Engine Ride: 2006 rk Join Date: Sep 24th, 2008 Posts: 10	Re: tfi I used a Fluke 78 but I would think a low cost tachometer should be avaliable. But like Glider said it's probably not that critical. Maybe ask someone with a FX or other bike that has a tacho to hold 1700 for a few seconds you won't forget what it feels and sounds like. Paul

Nov 4th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#29 (permalink)
09ultra Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Black Pearl Ultra Classic Join Date: Sep 29th, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 208 My Mood:	Re: tfi DDogg, I had the same concerns. It really is a simple step by step. You can do it easily. I still am unclear on how to set anything other than the green pod. I just set the rest to their recommended settings. Any simple detailed explanation here would be great for settings other thyen idle set.

Nov 4th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bud White Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 707 My Mood:	Re: tfi Its a cake walk to install .. hardest thing is if you have big hands ya might need to take the tank off __________________ "Tell me where I'm going, let my bones fall in the Dust, can't you hear that Ghost thats Calling as my Colt begins to Rust, in the Dust"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode