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Posted by Gordo
- August 09, 2011, 20:37:46 PMMy '99 with unknown dual fishtails, Khrome Werks HP Plus baffles and cleared out intake is at the dyno shop right now tuning my PC III. After a few years of experimenting with all the maps out there, I decided to treat myself to a dyno tune. I got a call from the shop right away telling me that the Power Commander is reading twice as many RPMs as the Dyno says it actually is. They asked permission to reflash the new firmware from PC. So with PC thinking is was going double, my thoughts are that it would be dumping fuel in when not necessary. The shop downloaded the firmware upgrade and is keeping the bike overnight to finish the tune.
I googled Power Commander and double RPM and there is lots of stuff out there on the issue.
So I'll give it a blast tomorrow and see if I can notice any improvement. I will keep you posted.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- July 09, 2011, 00:00:58 AMWhat map did you finally download?
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Posted by plevine1
- July 07, 2011, 15:05:40 PMWhile the jury is still out regarding the gas mileage after my fresh download I will say that the bike feels much smother. Most of my friends REFUSED to ride behind me due to the fumes. Now the only thing they smell is if I had beans for dinner.
Posted by chief
- July 06, 2011, 18:41:25 PMI have a Gold Wing - totally different bike from the Drifter... but a great one IMHO.
Posted by plevine1
- July 06, 2011, 17:38:51 PMI finally got around to downloading a new (hopefully the correct) map to the bike today. Heading out for a ride. If this doesnt help I see a Gold Wing in my future......
Posted by michaelh42
- July 06, 2011, 15:05:19 PMI do mainly highway at about 70-75 depending on traffic. When I mix in some city driving I get about 40.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- July 03, 2011, 13:23:41 PMat what average speed. Traveling back and forth to work I average around 45. On the freeway doing 72 I average 40. I use the map for hard krome with thunder box. Over 72 mph i drop to 35.
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Posted by plevine1
- July 03, 2011, 11:07:46 AMQuote from: michaelh42 on July 03, 2011, 08:32:40 AM42 to 45 mpg..... I hate you.and I am getting 42 to 45 mpg.
Posted by michaelh42
- July 03, 2011, 08:32:40 AMI have a 2001 1500 with the PCIII, ram air intake with a spacer, Fire and Steel pipes without baffels. I bought the bike this way and the owner said he had it dialed in on a dyno. The bike is loud, fast and I am getting 42 to 45 mpg.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- June 16, 2011, 22:10:57 PMhttp://www.powercommander.com/powercommander/powercommander_iii_usb.aspx?mk=8&mdl=65&yr=201&pcVersion=411&PartNum=201
This has all the maps that I have in my computer. hope this helps.
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Posted by plevine1
- June 12, 2011, 22:36:10 PMQuote from: 1SG CAV on June 12, 2011, 22:20:18 PMI can't seem to find that map. Can you post a link to the download.there is a map for Vance & Hines straight shots with thunder box. The Long shots doesn't look that much diferent than the Hard Krome pipes. You could try the map and see if it makes a difference. Having it Dyno'd would be better.
Thanks
Posted by 1SG CAV
- June 12, 2011, 22:20:18 PMthere is a map for Vance & Hines straight shots with thunder box. The Long shots doesn't look that much diferent than the Hard Krome pipes. You could try the map and see if it makes a difference. Having it Dyno'd would be better.
Posted by ranxerox
- June 09, 2011, 15:04:57 PMI have a Power Commander III that I no longer need. I had it Dyno'd in when I put on my Thunder Mfg teardrop intake and my Bub long pipes, I have the CD's with all the Dyno information and mapping that resulted from the Dyno work. They dyno work alone cost $400.00
Posted by plevine1
- June 09, 2011, 12:44:18 PMQuote from: 1SG CAV on June 07, 2011, 22:54:43 PMThe Powercommander website only shows 2 Vance & Hines downloads. One with and one without baffles. Nothing with the Thunderbox. Are you suggesting I use the download for the Hard Krome exhaust?Hey I know your problem. I have a PC III and a hyper-charger on my 02 1500. You can go to power commander web site and down load the map for Vance Hines without baffles and Thunderbox. This is the map I use on my bike. The thunder box is the components between the hyper-charger an the throttle body. With this map My bike runs great. Dyno the bike is truly the way to go. Hear in Oregon it cost me $250.00 Vance Hines is the closest thing I can come to for pipes. I have Hard Krome two walled headers (straight pipe) on my bike. You can do mild adjustments yourself. I will tell you that if it starts to run like crap. first check for broken wires. dailed in you'll like the way it rides.
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Posted by tmassey
- June 08, 2011, 23:52:48 PMi have a 1999 1500 drifter with vance & hines longs shots...bought the cobra 2000 ..i installed it with no problems and i have it set on the stock setting...works great...no complaints here.
terry