Just installed a tuner-----WOW

gasbag · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:10 PM

When I bought my bike last December, used, it had SE II's and a stage one installed. It ran ok but stumbled at certain rpm's a bit and backfired between shifts on occasion. I thought it had good power. I was wrong.

I had my dealer, which I think is probably the best on the planet, install a power commander and dyno tune it. They dropped it off at my house this morning. It was raining a bit and windy but being an idiot I couldn't resist.

Holy smokes.................I could not believe the difference. No more backfire, no more hiccups, it runs smooth in all ranges and man does it have more power. It sounds a bit different, can't quite put my finger on it, maybe a bit louder or deeper but no more pops and stutters..........YAY!!!!!!!!!!

The dyno readout sheet showed a bit over 9% increase for both hp and torque. I have no idea if that is good or not but the manager of the service dept. said they were good numbers and I am absolutely thrilled with the way it runs now.

I know, this isn't earthshaking news but I had to tell someone. My wife just shakes her head and goes back to reading her book.

Everyone have a good day and ride safe.

ultrat · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:16 PM

sounds great to me ..................................

SoonerSoftail · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:39 PM

Got a PCV for my Heritage a few weeks ago from FuelMoto so it had a map based on what I told them. It did wonders but there are a couple of spots it still hiccups and it still pops sometimes between gears. A trip to a local tuner who is supposed to be pretty good is on my list for before next spring to see if they can tweak it out. The more I read about dyno tuning the more I think it's pretty much mandatory. Yeah, I could hook up my laptop and spend countless hours messing with different map parameters. Or I can take it to someone that knows what there doing and in a couple of hours I'm good.

Haywire · Nov 5th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasbag

When I bought my bike last December, used, it had SE II's and a stage one installed. It ran ok but stumbled at certain rpm's a bit and backfired between shifts on occasion. I thought it had good power. I was wrong.

I had my dealer, which I think is probably the best on the planet, install a power commander and dyno tune it. They dropped it off at my house this morning. It was raining a bit and windy but being an idiot I couldn't resist.

Holy smokes.................I could not believe the difference. No more backfire, no more hiccups, it runs smooth in all ranges and man does it have more power. It sounds a bit different, can't quite put my finger on it, maybe a bit louder or deeper but no more pops and stutters..........YAY!!!!!!!!!!

The dyno readout sheet showed a bit over 9% increase for both hp and torque. I have no idea if that is good or not but the manager of the service dept. said they were good numbers and I am absolutely thrilled with the way it runs now.

I know, this isn't earthshaking news but I had to tell someone. My wife just shakes her head and goes back to reading her book.

Everyone have a good day and ride safe.

Enjoy

maine-e-axe · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Thats why the TFI is the cats ? meow, you can adjust the TFI with a screwdriver to whatever you want to try for parts without paying the dealer.

HarryB737 · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Congratulations, I also just installed a TFI & Rush mufflers w/2" baffles, & I am very satisfied...

Musket · Nov 7th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasbag

My wife just shakes her head and goes back to reading her book.

... probably the same book my wife is reading..

But hey, congrats on getting positive results.

B-1B_Guy · Nov 7th, 2009, 11:11 PM

The PCV rocks! Autotune is just icing on the cake. Bike runs better than ever. I haven't had my scoot dyno'd but I will after I do heads/cams.

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#1
gasbag Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Join Date: Dec 2nd, 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 236	Just installed a tuner-----WOW When I bought my bike last December, used, it had SE II's and a stage one installed. It ran ok but stumbled at certain rpm's a bit and backfired between shifts on occasion. I thought it had good power. I was wrong. I had my dealer, which I think is probably the best on the planet, install a power commander and dyno tune it. They dropped it off at my house this morning. It was raining a bit and windy but being an idiot I couldn't resist. Holy smokes.................I could not believe the difference. No more backfire, no more hiccups, it runs smooth in all ranges and man does it have more power. It sounds a bit different, can't quite put my finger on it, maybe a bit louder or deeper but no more pops and stutters..........YAY!!!!!!!!!! The dyno readout sheet showed a bit over 9% increase for both hp and torque. I have no idea if that is good or not but the manager of the service dept. said they were good numbers and I am absolutely thrilled with the way it runs now. I know, this isn't earthshaking news but I had to tell someone. My wife just shakes her head and goes back to reading her book. Everyone have a good day and ride safe. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#2
ultrat Community Star Ride: 2009 flhtcui Join Date: Oct 8th, 2009 Location: south bend indiana USA Posts: 421 My Mood:	Re: Just installed a tuner-----WOW sounds great to me ..................................

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#3
SoonerSoftail Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Sep 23rd, 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: Just installed a tuner-----WOW Got a PCV for my Heritage a few weeks ago from FuelMoto so it had a map based on what I told them. It did wonders but there are a couple of spots it still hiccups and it still pops sometimes between gears. A trip to a local tuner who is supposed to be pretty good is on my list for before next spring to see if they can tweak it out. The more I read about dyno tuning the more I think it's pretty much mandatory. Yeah, I could hook up my laptop and spend countless hours messing with different map parameters. Or I can take it to someone that knows what there doing and in a couple of hours I'm good.

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#5
maine-e-axe Community Star Ride: 2004 flhtcu Join Date: Dec 27th, 2008 Location: south western Maine Posts: 386 My Mood:	Re: Just installed a tuner-----WOW Thats why the TFI is the cats ? meow, you can adjust the TFI with a screwdriver to whatever you want to try for parts without paying the dealer.

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#6
HarryB737 Contributor$ Ride: Heritage 09 Softail Join Date: Jul 4th, 2009 Posts: 246 My Mood:	Re: Just installed a tuner-----WOW Congratulations, I also just installed a TFI & Rush mufflers w/2" baffles, & I am very satisfied...

Nov 7th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#8
B-1B_Guy Community Star Ride: 103" 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 15th, 2009 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 468	Re: Just installed a tuner-----WOW The PCV rocks! Autotune is just icing on the cake. Bike runs better than ever. I haven't had my scoot dyno'd but I will after I do heads/cams.

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