Hi Twolanerider,
I don't have the knowledge to do it myself yet, but do however plan on doing so in the future!
I have just called into the office for a couple of hours on route (waiting for the HD dealer to open)
I'm going to have a chat to the tuning guy they have and see what he seems familial and comfortable with! i understand hes going to try and push me to the SERST but i suppose thats his job!
Just ordered some toys for my bike last night! Rinehart Crossback Exhaust System, RSD Clarity Air Cleaner, RSD Clarity Derby Cover, RSD Clarity Cam Cover so need to get the Tuner sorted today (hopefully)
In your honest opinion (which i do value) what would you go for?
The most popular option seems to be the TTS and a map from Steve George!
Thanks Again,
Charlie
It's not a simple call Charlie. Many shades of grey. Can only suggest what I'd do personally.
First would be dependent on decision to use dyno operator or not. If he impressed me, I could get references that supported that impression and decided to have him do it I go with whatever he likes to use. I'm paying that guy to do the work so I'm going to go with whatever he'll do a better job with.
If not using a dyno operator there are three competitve options in the popular aftermarket. Thundermax, TTS and the Power Commander products (Power Vision or Power Commander V). Along with these is the is the Harley tuning package.
When deciding between these three you need to decide if you have a concern over potentially voiding the warranty on the power train. If the dealer can see a change on intake, exhaust, engine or engine/emissions controls he can make issue with the warranty. Doesn't mean he would but he (or the MoCo) could. Much will depend on your perceived relationship with the dealer.
If the warranty is paramount to you only one of these purports to leave no fingerprint of its use (if you jump through the appropriate hoops before taking the bike to the shop for any/every service). That's the TTS product.
If warranty isn't a huge concern you have more options. Personally I'd use the Power Vision product from Power Commander. It's easier. The TTS software is large and very fully featured. Which is to say it has a steep learning curve if you really want to get familiar with it.
Most of us are ever only going to get it "close" doing our own self tuning. I can do that more quickly (and have more fun doing it) with the Power Vision than I can with any of the others. Have used them all. All can do a competent or better job. But as a layman just wanting to get it "good" (knowing I'll never get it nuts on perfect) I can do that more easily, more quickly and more enjoyably with the Power Vision than I can with any of the others.
If you'd not seen that one yet below will be a product link offered by the Fuel Moto shop that had been discussed previously:
http://www.fuelmotousa.com/site/power-vision.html