Fuel Processor?

ccmjr77 · 07-23-2009, 12:18 PM

TFI or Cobra?
Which is better/easy to install and maintain?
Where is best place to buy? best Price?

I want plug and play. I would rather not have to splice wires.

I am doing the caddman with chucksters plate and only have debaffled stock exhaust on a 1600 Nomad.

thanks,

oldbikers · 07-23-2009, 12:20 PM

I have the TFI and really like it.

cactusjack · 07-23-2009, 12:22 PM

I think installation is the same on any of them. Plug n play = you unplug the injector connectors and plug the fuel module connectors in series, and connect a wire to the (-) battery terminal. Not hard at all.

Dobeck TFI vs Cobra is probably a matter of personal preference. I have the Cobra and like it fine.

dhomoney · 07-23-2009, 12:25 PM

Neither one is better than the other. You can't go wrong either way. Go for price.

dogdoc · 07-23-2009, 12:43 PM

TFI; about $192 from Custom Dynamics.com I got mine for $182 on sale there. Love it.

phenrichs · 07-23-2009, 01:20 PM

the difference is the number of pots on Cobra = 3 number of pots on TFI = 4

Number of pots actually needed to adjust on both = 3

Difference is in price.

macmac · 07-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Does the Cobra come in Plug N' Play? So far I have had 2 TFI's, so I don't know, and while I know TFI can come in Plug N' play I haven't installed one yet.. Just solder the old way.

For that matter can you get Cobra in NOT Plug N' Play?

Does Cobra have 4 leads? TFI does.

caddman11 · 07-23-2009, 05:47 PM

Cobras can be purchased P&P. I have a cobra, works great, I live by the motto " keep it simple stupid", 3 adjustments and a 10 min install, no lost maps or computers needed, you don't need to do a full tank removal. I went on price when I bought the Cobra, that's why I have it. 2 months old used for $100, couldn't pass it up.

macmac · 07-23-2009, 06:12 PM

Hmm lemme git this one right too.. The guy with the Road House exhaust, is worried about the cost of a fuel modual..... ok if you say so...

I did do that RH install on the flavor bike after all. Thanks fer letting me pick yer brain..

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-23-2009, 10:23 PM

I will probably go with the Cobra Plug and Play because local cycle dealer carries their stuff and a motorcycle mechanic here, Don Ray, carries their stuff.

djh · 07-24-2009, 09:43 AM

I would like to install The Cobra also but I can not purchase here in California. I quess I will wait for Street Vibrations in September in Reno to Purchase directly. Unless there is another way around this Wacko State's rules. DJ

macmac · 07-24-2009, 10:03 AM

Dj, Are you saying you can't buy on line out of state and recieve the unit in a UPS shipment?

That no one will sell these to a Cal address? geeze... I'ld friggin move away far away if that is true.

macmac · 07-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Gene , one of these days it is going to be you popping that gas tank off to check a few things..

Being retired and paying labor at todays prices are nuts! Get the Cobra unit if it is cheaper and the TFI if it is.. learn about the bike as you install it.

There are a lot of guys here than can detail for detail tell you what tools you need and how to set this stuff up.

You can buy a hell of a lot of decent tools for the cost of several hours labor...

blowndodge · 07-24-2009, 10:09 AM

I live in Cali forn ia. I had no problem buying out of state TFI.

macmac · 07-24-2009, 10:13 AM

Yeah BD lots of guys in Cal have fuel moduals, so I don't understand..

What I don't know is what you would do about the tube to the carbon canister if you yank the the black plastic air cross over tube, and still live in Cal..

My best guess is you would run that tubing to what ever the backing plate is going to be. Should be pretty easy i guess.

07-23-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Fuel Processor? TFI or Cobra? Which is better/easy to install and maintain? Where is best place to buy? best Price? I want plug and play. I would rather not have to splice wires. I am doing the caddman with chucksters plate and only have debaffled stock exhaust on a 1600 Nomad. thanks, __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2009, 12:20 PM	#2
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Fuel Processor? I have the TFI and really like it. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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07-23-2009, 12:22 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Fuel Processor? I think installation is the same on any of them. Plug n play = you unplug the injector connectors and plug the fuel module connectors in series, and connect a wire to the (-) battery terminal. Not hard at all. Dobeck TFI vs Cobra is probably a matter of personal preference. I have the Cobra and like it fine. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-23-2009, 12:25 PM	#4
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	Fuel Processor? Neither one is better than the other. You can't go wrong either way. Go for price.
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07-23-2009, 12:43 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Fuel Processor? TFI; about $192 from Custom Dynamics.com I got mine for $182 on sale there. Love it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Fuel Processor? the difference is the number of pots on Cobra = 3 number of pots on TFI = 4 Number of pots actually needed to adjust on both = 3 Difference is in price.
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07-23-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel Processor? Does the Cobra come in Plug N' Play? So far I have had 2 TFI's, so I don't know, and while I know TFI can come in Plug N' play I haven't installed one yet.. Just solder the old way. For that matter can you get Cobra in NOT Plug N' Play? Does Cobra have 4 leads? TFI does. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-23-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Fuel Processor? Cobras can be purchased P&P. I have a cobra, works great, I live by the motto " keep it simple stupid", 3 adjustments and a 10 min install, no lost maps or computers needed, you don't need to do a full tank removal. I went on price when I bought the Cobra, that's why I have it. 2 months old used for $100, couldn't pass it up.
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07-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel Processor? Hmm lemme git this one right too.. The guy with the Road House exhaust, is worried about the cost of a fuel modual..... ok if you say so... I did do that RH install on the flavor bike after all. Thanks fer letting me pick yer brain.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-23-2009, 10:23 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Fuel Processor? I will probably go with the Cobra Plug and Play because local cycle dealer carries their stuff and a motorcycle mechanic here, Don Ray, carries their stuff. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-24-2009, 09:43 AM	#11
djh Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pioneer Ca. Posts: 130	Fuel Processor? I would like to install The Cobra also but I can not purchase here in California. I quess I will wait for Street Vibrations in September in Reno to Purchase directly. Unless there is another way around this Wacko State's rules. DJ
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07-24-2009, 10:03 AM	#12
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel Processor? Dj, Are you saying you can't buy on line out of state and recieve the unit in a UPS shipment? That no one will sell these to a Cal address? geeze... I'ld friggin move away far away if that is true. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-24-2009, 10:09 AM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel Processor? Gene , one of these days it is going to be you popping that gas tank off to check a few things.. Being retired and paying labor at todays prices are nuts! Get the Cobra unit if it is cheaper and the TFI if it is.. learn about the bike as you install it. There are a lot of guys here than can detail for detail tell you what tools you need and how to set this stuff up. You can buy a hell of a lot of decent tools for the cost of several hours labor... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-24-2009, 10:09 AM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Fuel Processor? I live in Cali forn ia. I had no problem buying out of state TFI. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Fuel Processor? Yeah BD lots of guys in Cal have fuel moduals, so I don't understand.. What I don't know is what you would do about the tube to the carbon canister if you yank the the black plastic air cross over tube, and still live in Cal.. My best guess is you would run that tubing to what ever the backing plate is going to be. Should be pretty easy i guess. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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