Dobeck TFI

pooker · 06-25-2015, 10:58 AM

Hello, My ride is the 2008 Nomad.
It pings so bad on all grades of gas!
MY BIKE IS ALL STOCK.
I was told to get a fuel processor,.......so I did!
The Dobeck TFI was recommended.
Okay, I have it set up as such;
Pot #1 (geen) 3.5
Pot #2 (yellow) 4
Pot #3 (red) off
Pot #4 (RPM) 3
The bike does run better!
HOWEVER!!!
Before the fuel processor was installed, taking off with a full tank of fuel one bar on the fuel gauge would disappear after about 80 kms.
NOW,...the first bar disappeared after only 40 kms???
What is going on?
Surly there must be someone out there that can tell me what numbers to set the pots?
Thanks

JayJay · 06-25-2015, 11:13 AM

I don't have a fuel processor myself but plan on getting 1 in the future but my 08 is all stock except for a B.A.K on it and ya my fuel mileage sucks ass as well, i fuelled up before going to work drove roughly 35 kms and first bar disappeared not sure if it has anything to do with the air kit or if this is just normal.

desertdog · 06-25-2015, 11:33 AM

I have an 08 Nomad, when I put the Dobeck TFI on my bike my mileage went from 37 mpg to 35 mpg, I lost about 2 miles per gallon. I used the recommended settings, and have not gotten around to adjusting it for optimum performance, one of the things I plan on doing eventually. In my case making the bike run a little richer got rid of most of the pinging most of the time except in really hot weather, but losing 2 mpg which I feel is a good trade off.

knobber · 06-25-2015, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooker

Hello, My ride is the 2008 Nomad.
It pings so bad on all grades of gas!
MY BIKE IS ALL STOCK.
I was told to get a fuel processor,.......so I did!
The Dobeck TFI was recommended.
Okay, I have it set up as such;
Pot #1 (geen) 3.5
Pot #2 (yellow) 4
Pot #3 (red) off
Pot #4 (RPM) 3
The bike does run better!
HOWEVER!!!
Before the fuel processor was installed, taking off with a full tank of fuel one bar on the fuel gauge would disappear after about 80 kms.
NOW,...the first bar disappeared after only 40 kms???
What is going on?
Surly there must be someone out there that can tell me what numbers to set the pots?
Thanks

Pot #4 should be at 9 oclock!

pooker · 06-25-2015, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knobber

Pot #4 should be at 9 oclock!

Okay, can you tell me what that will do?
Thanks

**voyager** · 06-25-2015, 05:27 PM

Mine is a 2007 with the TFI, hyper charger and after market exhaust. My mileage didn't change much but I can tell you my first bar consistently goes out from 70-85 km. whether I'm two up, trailer or by myself. At 45km you have an issue for sure.

RVTraveling · 06-25-2015, 07:16 PM

Pot 4 is most likely your problem. Set it to 9 and leave it alone. It's designed to kick in more fuel at high speed, set to 9 it will come into play at about 4500 RPM. At 3, It will be adding fuel at about 1500 RPM, way too soon! Bye bye mileage!

Hopfully mac will jump in with a more complete explanation!

pooker · 06-25-2015, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVTraveling

Pot 4 is most likely your problem. Set it to 9 and leave it alone. It's designed to kick in more fuel at high speed, set to 9 it will come into play at about 4500 RPM. At 3, It will be adding fuel at about 1500 RPM, way too soon! Bye bye mileage!

Hopfully mac will jump in with a more complete explanation!

I will give it a try, thanks!

recumbentbob · 06-25-2015, 08:58 PM

go to this thread http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showt...ghlight=dobeck

scroll down and mac's post on how to set it up

search works good....

pooker · 06-25-2015, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recumbentbob

go to this thread http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showt...ghlight=dobeck

scroll down and mac's post on how to set it up

search works good....

I will set the pots tomorrow, Thanks to everyone who helped!

Jllm02199 · 06-26-2015, 09:03 AM

My 02 Nad with a 07 1600 motor gets about 40 hwy and 37 city. When I first put the TFI in it still pinged on regular.
You will have to run it awhile to get the carbon out of the heads. Run some seafoam.
I slowly turned pot #1 down. It's about 3 now. Mine never pings on regular now.

pooker · 06-26-2015, 03:01 PM

Okay;
Pot #1,....3/3.5
Pot#2,.....4
Pot #3,....off
Pot #4,....9

Took the bike out,...............OMFG!!!!
This is how the bike should have run when I bought it new! I cannot believe how wonderful it is to ride the bike again that run like it should.
Thanks to all, special thanks to macmac

knobber · 06-26-2015, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooker

Okay;
Pot #1,....3/3.5
Pot#2,.....4
Pot #3,....off
Pot #4,....9

Took the bike out,...............OMFG!!!!
This is how the bike should have run when I bought it new! I cannot believe how wonderful it is to ride the bike again that run like it should.
Thanks to all, special thanks to macmac

Glad to hear it! ENJOY!!

macmac · 06-26-2015, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooker

Okay;
Pot #1,....3/3.5
Pot#2,.....4
Pot #3,....off
Pot #4,....9

Took the bike out,...............OMFG!!!!
This is how the bike should have run when I bought it new! I cannot believe how wonderful it is to ride the bike again that run like it should.
Thanks to all, special thanks to macmac

Do me a favor, just call me mac.....

pooker · 06-28-2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Do me a favor, just call me mac.....

Okay,....mac!

06-25-2015, 05:27 PM	#6
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	Mine is a 2007 with the TFI, hyper charger and after market exhaust. My mileage didn't change much but I can tell you my first bar consistently goes out from 70-85 km. whether I'm two up, trailer or by myself. At 45km you have an issue for sure. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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06-25-2015, 07:16 PM	#7
RVTraveling Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 77	Pot 4 is most likely your problem. Set it to 9 and leave it alone. It's designed to kick in more fuel at high speed, set to 9 it will come into play at about 4500 RPM. At 3, It will be adding fuel at about 1500 RPM, way too soon! Bye bye mileage! Hopfully mac will jump in with a more complete explanation! __________________ Ken 2006 Nomad 1600 Dobeck TFI, Chuckster intake, stock exhaust, coasters VBA #02973 _______________ If life gives you lemons, add gin and tonic!
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06-25-2015, 08:58 PM	#9
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	go to this thread http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showt...ghlight=dobeck scroll down and mac's post on how to set it up search works good.... __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-26-2015, 09:03 AM	#11
Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	My 02 Nad with a 07 1600 motor gets about 40 hwy and 37 city. When I first put the TFI in it still pinged on regular. You will have to run it awhile to get the carbon out of the heads. Run some seafoam. I slowly turned pot #1 down. It's about 3 now. Mine never pings on regular now. __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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06-26-2015, 03:01 PM	#12
pooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limoges, Ontario Posts: 392	Okay; Pot #1,....3/3.5 Pot#2,.....4 Pot #3,....off Pot #4,....9 Took the bike out,...............OMFG!!!! This is how the bike should have run when I bought it new! I cannot believe how wonderful it is to ride the bike again that run like it should. Thanks to all, special thanks to macmac __________________ 1600 Nomad 2008 Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black The best 'GPS' is a full tank of gas! Wild Bill A.K.A. Wild Bill,Pookers KawaNOW #00906 VNOG # 030
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06-25-2015, 10:58 AM	#1
pooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limoges, Ontario Posts: 392	Dobeck TFI Hello, My ride is the 2008 Nomad. It pings so bad on all grades of gas! MY BIKE IS ALL STOCK. I was told to get a fuel processor,.......so I did! The Dobeck TFI was recommended. Okay, I have it set up as such; Pot #1 (geen) 3.5 Pot #2 (yellow) 4 Pot #3 (red) off Pot #4 (RPM) 3 The bike does run better! HOWEVER!!! Before the fuel processor was installed, taking off with a full tank of fuel one bar on the fuel gauge would disappear after about 80 kms. NOW,...the first bar disappeared after only 40 kms??? What is going on? Surly there must be someone out there that can tell me what numbers to set the pots? Thanks __________________ 1600 Nomad 2008 Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black The best 'GPS' is a full tank of gas! Wild Bill A.K.A. Wild Bill,Pookers KawaNOW #00906 VNOG # 030 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2015, 11:13 AM	#2
JayJay Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 145	I don't have a fuel processor myself but plan on getting 1 in the future but my 08 is all stock except for a B.A.K on it and ya my fuel mileage sucks ass as well, i fuelled up before going to work drove roughly 35 kms and first bar disappeared not sure if it has anything to do with the air kit or if this is just normal. __________________ 08 Vulcan Nomad 1600 Red and Black colour scheme Mustang 2 up seat with back rests Highway pegs Hard bags with rear trunk Accent LED'S Baron Air Cleaner Sony MP3 Player Infinity6x9 2004 Vulcan 2000 (sold)
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06-25-2015, 11:33 AM	#3
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	I have an 08 Nomad, when I put the Dobeck TFI on my bike my mileage went from 37 mpg to 35 mpg, I lost about 2 miles per gallon. I used the recommended settings, and have not gotten around to adjusting it for optimum performance, one of the things I plan on doing eventually. In my case making the bike run a little richer got rid of most of the pinging most of the time except in really hot weather, but losing 2 mpg which I feel is a good trade off.
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