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Have '04 Dyna FXDLI with SE II slip-ons and SE Stage 1 Air Cleaner. Bike is new to me (no history and cannot find by vin if the Stage 1 download was ever performed) but based on reading plugs and exhaust color (very light tan) it is running on the lean side. However, it has no popping or other issues and seems to me to run rather well!
Have settled on either a Dobeck or Power Commander and in the future planning for a 95 upgrade with cams and SE hyd. cam chain tensioner. I will probably do the 95 upgrade myself.

Need final opinions between these 2. thanks!!!
 

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The Dobeck is easy to install and setup The older PC III may give you a few more options ,but they had their issue.
Depends on how much you want to play with it.
Dobeck is a great product. I assuming your going the the Gen3 Dobeck
 

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From what I understand about the Dobeck, you have to remove the tank to install. I just changed my cam tensioners and re-used old push rods so I had to remove the tank. Removing the tank was the worst part of that entire project.

I have a PCIII and for that I only had to remove the sidecovers, battery, and remove the bolts for the battey tray so it could be shifted. The entire process to install the PCIII took around 45 minutes, maybe a bit less.

I have never had an issue with the PCIII, and have over 20,000 miles in 2 seasons with it. So far I have used only "canned" maps. Initially one from Fuelmotousa.com where I had purchased the PCIII from, however I am currently using a map from Dynojetresearch, a supporting member of this sight, as Fuel moto did not have a map close enough to work with my current cams. Support from both of those vendors has been excellent.

The reason I would be reluctant to use a Dobeck, TFI is that it reverts your fuel injection to the range of adjustability similar to a carburator. Too limited of a range where the PCIII's range includes throttle percentages of 0,2,5,10,20,40,60,80,and 100% and allows fuel metering adjustability in reference to those throttle positions at 250 rpm increments from idle all the way to redline. It is a truly precision instrument. As well, the PCIII has an accelerator pump feature to simulate that of a carb and enables the user to tune out any hesitation caused by rapid opening of the throttle.

The PCIII also allows for adjusting of the timing in the same increments as the throttle for both percentage and rpm. To top that off, you can adjust both fuel and timing for front and rear cylinders indivually if you choose.

I guess you could say I am happy with how the PCIII performs and impressed at its capabilities.
 

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Thanks Smitty & Ultra..... Appreciate the feedback. I am leaning toward the PCIII from FuelMoto for the adjustability down the road.

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Please check the new gen 4 tuner from Dobek. Not only auto tunes but inclues a bar mount gauge for about 300 bucks. Also the new Cobra tuner auto tunes without the need of a dyno. More expensive but no charge to re-dyno whenever you cange your bike. BTW I started with a DFO and upgraded to a PC3. The dyno run wasn't cheap. Now I want better heads and pipes. More money to dyno tune. Other than mileage can't say my bike ran better than after I installed Dobek DFO untill I went big bore and cams.
 

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Took the plunge!

Went with the PC-V "Retrofit" from Fuel Moto. Other than being tied to FuelMoto this will give me the most flexibility going forward as I add a 95 or 98 kit, cams, head work, etc.

Thanks for all of the input. Should have it installed Friday and will play around this weekend.
 

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Good result so far!

Installed the FuelMoto PC-V "Retrofit" today on my '04 FXDLI and so far could not be happier. Bike is more pleasant and tractable in all riding conditions. Can't say more power but I can say much more balanced across the power band. Next step will be 95 or 98 kit, cams. head work, and Dyno!
 
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