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Old 10-21-2016, 11:23 AM
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Sell your FP3 and research other tuners that have a map for your setup.You know now that Vance & Hines doesn't have what you need.
 
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Old 10-21-2016, 11:27 AM
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Try autotune for a 1000 miles or so, then try it again, seemded to work best for my bike. Hope this helps.

Sorry I meant 100 miles, Jeez.
 

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Old 10-21-2016, 11:31 AM
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Honestly, he should be applauded for his honesty. What he is telling you is that the exhaust makes it pretty much impossible to tune accurately due to the turbulence of the exhaust around the O2 sensors, which creates an inaccurate reading. He's trying to help rather than give you a "I can't help you" response. Don't run someone down for being honest.
 
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I think V&H gave you an excellent reply.
 
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Originally Posted by Derik
After installing my new akropovic pipe...

Who? What?
 
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I'm sure you know that tuning a pipe like that for WOT racing use is way different than what needs to be done for a street bike. So you found out that the FP3 has limitations and is not as flexible as other tuners. V&H is not the be all and end all of aftermarket parts, unlike what a lot of riders think. Since your buddy has his exhaust running right with the PV I suggest you go the same way. Or get a TTS or ThunderMax. Any of those are way more capable than the fuelpak.
 
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Well the V&H guy was honest with you
 
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Originally Posted by GTK
Sell your FP3 and research other tuners that have a map for your setup.You know now that Vance & Hines doesn't have what you need.
It's married to his bike now, can't be remarried to another.
 
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Originally Posted by GTK
Sell your FP3 and research other tuners that have a map for your setup.You know now that Vance & Hines doesn't have what you need.
Thats the part that sucks about the FP3, he owns it now it cannot be reused on any other bike.
 
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Originally Posted by FNGonaRK
Honestly, he should be applauded for his honesty. What he is telling you is that the exhaust makes it pretty much impossible to tune accurately due to the turbulence of the exhaust around the O2 sensors, which creates an inaccurate reading. He's trying to help rather than give you a "I can't help you" response. Don't run someone down for being honest.


The Ak pipes are a pita to tune. I know that from personal experience.. The reply sounds like 2 guys talking... I don't see the issue..
 


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