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[FlaHeatWave]

You're a little late to the game, but I understand completely.  However, it was my belief (perhaps wrong) that more tuners use PC5's and its software than the HD race tuner I currently have.  Therefore, it's easier to find someone to tune my bike.  I was also told the the Pc5 software is a little more advanced and, therefore, it takes less time to tune. That's all.

'Had 107/119 on the dyno sheet when the '09 SERG had the SE Stage III Kit SEPST... (sea level / 93 octane / cool day) I really didn't care about the numbers, just the drivability (which was good after a full day of dyno to get a flat spot out).

When we went to 117/DD7 I went with the PC-V / Auto with a spot-on Base Map, with minimal tweeking on my part. (wanted to get out of the dyno business) The bike runs fine everywhere / every time, averaging 40+ MPG 2-up/loaded at Interstate+ speeds, 35-38 around town, with 8.5k miles so far. Never a ping from sea level to > 6k ft. 2-up / loaded, this Summer.

Other than a mild curiosity to see what the #s actually are, the 117 won't see a drum anytime soon.

There is the capability to adjust the timing with the PC-V but the bike runs so good so I don't play with it. 'Don't want to fix it, 'cause it ain't broke...

I'm in a minority here, as I like the PC-V/Auto and don't feel the need to dyno the bike to have it running properly.

The PC-V / Auto does give the flexibility to "re-tune" for component changes without any more Dyno$$.

The one thing that the PC-V doesn't have is Throttle Blade Control (you may or may not want it depending on your bike, on some bikes TBC can show an improvement, some bikes it makes no difference)

I agree with the posts here, the "Tuner" makes the real difference, not necessarily the Device.

I also agree with you that there are probably more PC-Vs out there than HD race tuners, and more / better canned maps available for the PC-V.

Even though I am a fan of the PC-V/Auto, you should be able to find a Tuner in your area to have the SEPST do what you want it to do.

[cyco1450]

I spoke on the phone today w Dave Stoddart at Pocono HD, who was highly recommended on this forum and he couldn't be nicer. I'm going to take it up to him and he'll throw it on the barrel.  Then he'll be able to tell me what he thinks he can do for me before I invest a lot of money for no reason.  He did already tell me that there is a problem getting the exhaust sensors into the head pipe of the particular header I have...S&S.  So, we'll see...
Keep ya updated.  Btw, he uses TTS to tune.

[cyco1450]

Have appt w Dave Stoddart at Pocono HD at end of month. He's supposed to b the guru.

[JC]

Just wanted to share my experience with the same bike.(2011 flhxse2)
Mods: 259E cams,10.5:1Pistons, mild port and polish on heads, 58mm s.e. tb, 5.3 high flow injectors,heavy breather,v&h power duals with high out slip ons. This combination makes 121h.p. and 122 lb-ft all day long. My 07 cvo ultra made 108h.p. and 115lb-ft with the same set up except for the t.b. and injectors, so from my past experience that is your choke point.
I tried a pcv on the 2011 and I actually lost h.p. and tq.
Good luck.