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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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I'm glad I kept scouting around for FP3 info. Vhcneely knows the product alright. Although I doubt I'll go overboard on a build anytime soon, I like the premise of this thread. This seems like the most user friendly tuner for a garage mechanic to actually take charge of his motorcycle maintenance and allow room for experimentation.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Vhcneely
That's a great question. The FP3 was created with idea that will be easily updatable and constantly expanding to meet the needs of its consumers and dealers. Once the FP3 was released, development didn't stop there. We are constantly releasing updates for new features, abilities and streamlining current processes to make it faster and easier to use. Of which includes integration for dyno use. We are currently developing ways for dyno operators to be able to easily make changes, data log and create maps as well as store them. Our last update included a new tool called "Bulk Editing" which allows users to select blocks of cells and make changes by using a multiplier, percentage or single value. Without giving too much information, we recognize and understand this shortcoming and working hard to make it easier for dyno operators all over the world use the FP3. This is in development now with many other new features.



This is also in the works. It will be an instructional manual outlining how to use key features and where to find them within the app. It will be more focused on what it does and how to use it, than how to actually tune your bike.
I have the FP3 and just installed the V&H 575 Cam and lifters. The V&H map was set to 14.35 AFR, but it was too rich. I raised it to 14.43, and it runs better (I auto tuned at 14,35, then 14.40, then 14.43). Do you have recomended settings for the cam?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 03:00 PM
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FP3 is great tuner. i have PV on 1 bike and FP3 on another. both require committment to learn the product, it order to use to maximum.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by adamsrotors
^ not what this thread is about, rather to take the bike beyond an air cleaner & exhaust.

please search or start your own to keep this on topic.
Who left you to be in charge? Give the guy a break you *****!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 06:10 PM
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I'm still waiting for the online manual to show up. Just a small note on the FP3, I neglected to check the rev limiter default number when I was working on the setup. I got in all the info correct except the rev limiter which I thought would probably be factory set to 5500. Well, I have V&H PD with monsters and S&S 570 cams, I guess the rev limiter is default at 5100, just goes to show I don't hotrod the bike much as it took me a month to figure out that thing wouldn't rev up.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by adamsrotors
^ not what this thread is about, rather to take the bike beyond an air cleaner & exhaust.

please search or start your own to keep this on topic.
Damn, Boyyyyyyeeeeeee, Ya'll just got put in yer palce.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Carey
I'm still waiting for the online manual to show up. Just a small note on the FP3, I neglected to check the rev limiter default number when I was working on the setup. I got in all the info correct except the rev limiter which I thought would probably be factory set to 5500. Well, I have V&H PD with monsters and S&S 570 cams, I guess the rev limiter is default at 5100, just goes to show I don't hotrod the bike much as it took me a month to figure out that thing wouldn't rev up.
How's it running with the 570 cams? What AFR ratio do you run? I'm running it at 14:43. I'm running V&H 575 cams and lifters, Cobra 2:1 pipes, and V&H VO2 naked intake.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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i just got my FP3 a few days ago - i can't tell you how happy i am with it , I'm stage 1 - all VH product across the board , great service from them too
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 07:58 PM
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If I knew how to post that screen shot I would. I will take a close look at it and let you know. The bike is a lot quicker with these cams.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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Here are some numbers. 1500 RPMs At 20 it reads 13.05 @35 it reads 14.40 up to 50 where it reads 13.05 and @ 90 it reads 12.90
at 4000 RPMs it reads 13.05 @20, @35 and up it reads 13.90 to 80 and up it reads 12.80
 
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