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paul b. · Nov 3rd, 2008, 01:20 AM

I just installed a TFI box and SE air cleaner on my 06 RK. So far so good. I set the box at factory stock setting after calling the tech rep at Dobeck. It is a big improvement at idle and low speed and at higher speeds ( 75 + mph in top gear) but still needs tuning at mid range. Not bad just could be better.
I've been reading all the posts here on pipes and keeping my ears open on the street and am leaning towards the SE slip-ons. I think I'll order a pair this week and then try and tune the mid range. Just keeping you posted.
Thank you all for the tips and information. Cheers, Paul

biscuit · Nov 3rd, 2008, 03:48 AM

Tell me;HOW does it run?Better throttle response?Cooler?Overall performance?Different sound?Worth the money?What sort of mid range tuning -do you think you can tweak the pots and make it perfect?

I have got reams of paper from research on Thundermaxes and Tfi's.Money is not the issue;a 'proper' running bike is.When you decide to tune it a bit more,please post your results and give it a grade on how effective you think it is.I'm very interested in your outcomes.

Many thanks.Ride safe.

glider · Nov 3rd, 2008, 07:47 AM

Keep in mind that the suggested settings for the TFI are a bit on the rich side too.

SeaRider04 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:29 AM

Glider, on the TFI, can I set each port individually...ie...Green = 1 (off). Yellow = 3. Red = 1 (off) and the 4th one is 7 ?.

I'm trying to locate my sweet spot on mid range.

glider · Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:36 AM

I do believe there is a carry over from one to the next so it would effect the settings if the other pot was off.

DDogg · Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul b.

I just installed a TFI box and SE air cleaner on my 06 RK. So far so good. I set the box at factory stock setting after calling the tech rep at Dobeck. It is a big improvement at idle and low speed and at higher speeds ( 75 + mph in top gear) but still needs tuning at mid range. Not bad just could be better.
I've been reading all the posts here on pipes and keeping my ears open on the street and am leaning towards the SE slip-ons. I think I'll order a pair this week and then try and tune the mid range. Just keeping you posted.
Thank you all for the tips and information. Cheers, Paul

Let us know how things turn out. I'm looking into purchasing a TFI also.
How was the install instructions?

glider · Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDogg

Let us know how things turn out. I'm looking into purchasing a TFI also.
How was the install instructions?

Look through this forum, I listed the instructions by part and there's videos of the installation too.

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SeaRider04 · Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

I do believe there is a carry over from one to the next so it would effect the settings if the other pot was off.

Thanks Glider, basically, I'm happy with the idling without setting up port #1 for "less smelling" at idle and also happy with "cruising mode" on the rest, the only thing I'd like to get is "quicker" accellerate without down shifting to pass a cager on cell phone that look like "would be pushing me off the road" situation

.

Bud White · Nov 3rd, 2008, 09:11 AM

Try backing the midrange pot down i had to on mine other wise there was a lag the setting out of the bo were to rich for my 08 RKC .. I also had to back the green down just a tad

Runs much better now and is cooler for sure

glider · Nov 3rd, 2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaRider04

Thanks Glider, basically, I'm happy with the idling without setting up port #1 for "less smelling" at idle and also happy with "cruising mode" on the rest, the only thing I'd like to get is "quicker" accellerate without down shifting to pass a cager on cell phone that look like "would be pushing me off the road" situation

.

One thing to remember with the #1 pot low is that is where EPA makes the mixture lean to pass. Use the 1700 RPM speed to set that pot for the best speed and just lean it out a tad then.

Nov 3rd, 2008, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
paul b. Start The Engine Ride: 2006 rk Join Date: Sep 24th, 2008 Posts: 10	tfi I just installed a TFI box and SE air cleaner on my 06 RK. So far so good. I set the box at factory stock setting after calling the tech rep at Dobeck. It is a big improvement at idle and low speed and at higher speeds ( 75 + mph in top gear) but still needs tuning at mid range. Not bad just could be better. I've been reading all the posts here on pipes and keeping my ears open on the street and am leaning towards the SE slip-ons. I think I'll order a pair this week and then try and tune the mid range. Just keeping you posted. Thank you all for the tips and information. Cheers, Paul

Nov 3rd, 2008, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
biscuit Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 222	Re: tfi Tell me;HOW does it run?Better throttle response?Cooler?Overall performance?Different sound?Worth the money?What sort of mid range tuning -do you think you can tweak the pots and make it perfect? I have got reams of paper from research on Thundermaxes and Tfi's.Money is not the issue;a 'proper' running bike is.When you decide to tune it a bit more,please post your results and give it a grade on how effective you think it is.I'm very interested in your outcomes. Many thanks.Ride safe.

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: tfi Keep in mind that the suggested settings for the TFI are a bit on the rich side too. __________________ 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!

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SeaRider04 Play The Throttle Ride: 2004 Heritage classic. Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008 Location: PA. Posts: 191 My Mood:	Re: tfi Glider, on the TFI, can I set each port individually...ie...Green = 1 (off). Yellow = 3. Red = 1 (off) and the 4th one is 7 ?. I'm trying to locate my sweet spot on mid range. __________________ * If you don't want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand infront of them. *

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glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: tfi I do believe there is a carry over from one to the next so it would effect the settings if the other pot was off. __________________ 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!

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Bud White Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 707 My Mood:	Re: tfi Try backing the midrange pot down i had to on mine other wise there was a lag the setting out of the bo were to rich for my 08 RKC .. I also had to back the green down just a tad Runs much better now and is cooler for sure __________________ "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"

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