Engine ping
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I'd get it checked out if I were you, then. If it's pinging with that gas, then there's something wrong that your dealer should be able to analyze and fix.
For the record, I keep mine well above 2500 RPM at all times when going up any kind of hill that matters, 3000+ RPM on the really steep ones, if that helps.
Best wishes and good luck,
JP
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Tourer
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Have an appointment next week. I keep it in the 2500 range most of the time as well. My concern is that even at 3000-3500 when I accelerate hard from there it pings too. It still accelerates good. Doesn't miss or bog down.
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Good luck getting it fixed and back on the road pronto!
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Tourer
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So the dealer told me the pinging is what it is. It will happen on hot days especially at altitude. I guess I figured as much but wanted to make sure. He did proceed to tell me that a stage one upgrade would fix it........of course right! Anyway if I do anything I will install the fuel regulator mentioned here in this thread. Thanks all.
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If you are not planning some serious mods FP3 will help even a stock bike and if you plan on changing few things you can modify the map anytime.Our both bike had little pinging here and there both are pretty stock with K&N HD1614 filter and FP3 made decent improvement without changing any hardware.
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I know a guy who just took short rides and filled up every time before he went home and his Harley pinged. Well, if you're filling up at a pump that has only one long hose the first half gallon is going to be 87 octane 9 times out of ten. I always like to be the last Harley to fill up at the same pump. Just saying.
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I know a guy who just took short rides and filled up every time before he went home and his Harley pinged. Well, if you're filling up at a pump that has only one long hose the first half gallon is going to be 87 octane 9 times out of ten. I always like to be the last Harley to fill up at the same pump. Just saying.
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Tourer
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Update: I have decided to bite the bullet and go with the ThunderMax PN#309-562. It is on order and will be installed next Wednesday and mapped. I have an independent I work with that guarantees he can map it correctly and stop the ping and I guess will get better gas milage and better power. Hope this is a good unit, I am taking his word for it.
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Update: I have decided to bite the bullet and go with the ThunderMax PN#309-562. It is on order and will be installed next Wednesday and mapped. I have an independent I work with that guarantees he can map it correctly and stop the ping and I guess will get better gas milage and better power. Hope this is a good unit, I am taking his word for it.
I've had TMax on 5 touring bikes and they all ran great. Good luck!
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Only way I could get ride of acceleration ping was by adding full to the map after auto tuning. I have the PV 2 and ended up adding 10 to mid and 3 to high. Getting 44.5 mpg. I'm sure a dyno tune would be the way to go.
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