SERT Setup $300? Wtf?
Road Master
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If you bought your SERT in 08,09 it probably wouldn't have come with any...
Road Master
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Would it really matter with a dyno vs preloaded? 
The stuff I am doin is pretty standard with the V&H pipes and stage one. I was thinkin if I did some weird setup or pipes that a Dyno tune would be better but with a simple setup like mine it wouldn't really matter for a brand new bike. Just do the map and then maybe a Dyno at the 1k mark after things have settled in and need further tweaking. Although I am a NoOb and could be completely wrong in this matter.
The stuff I am doin is pretty standard with the V&H pipes and stage one. I was thinkin if I did some weird setup or pipes that a Dyno tune would be better but with a simple setup like mine it wouldn't really matter for a brand new bike. Just do the map and then maybe a Dyno at the 1k mark after things have settled in and need further tweaking. Although I am a NoOb and could be completely wrong in this matter.
At least when you put it on the dyno you know the setup is right for your bike, plus you will get the best performance and the best running condition for your bike...
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Vancouver, BC
Why would you trailer the bike? Just ride your bike to the dealer that's charging you 80$. I'm pretty sure they will not be doing a full dyno tune, probably just a canned map. Like you said the stuff you’ve done to your bike is pretty basic. Give the business to the dealer that has been treating you right.
+1 on riding your bike...I was wondering the same thing....why would you trailer your bike for a 40 minute ride? - unless you have to leave it there and dont' have anyone you could hit up for a ride home.......
edit: whoops; never mind. I just saw your reasoning (shoulda kept reading before posting).
Last edited by CRF; May 11, 2009 at 05:48 PM.
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From: Hickory NC
Got the pipes and a/c on last night without a hitch 
Got a pleasant surprise at the stealer this mornin too!! Dropped her off for the dyno tune tomorrow and the service writer told me they will dyno it now and get a decent setup for me and then do a longer dyno at the 1k mile service for no extra charge.
He also told me to bring in my progressive shocks and he would put em on and set it up for my weight for next to nothin. I guess they are tryin a bit harder to make me come there for my service.... its workin 
Got a pleasant surprise at the stealer this mornin too!! Dropped her off for the dyno tune tomorrow and the service writer told me they will dyno it now and get a decent setup for me and then do a longer dyno at the 1k mile service for no extra charge.
He also told me to bring in my progressive shocks and he would put em on and set it up for my weight for next to nothin. I guess they are tryin a bit harder to make me come there for my service.... its workin
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: south of Boston
I just got a price on a tune with a PC3 and a dyno from a local and extremely reputable indy shop for about 450.00
They do want to keep the bike for at least 2 to 3 days, though. I know they'd be quite thorough.
If it weren't for the reputation of the shop, I'd balk at it... Still kinda steep,though.
They do want to keep the bike for at least 2 to 3 days, though. I know they'd be quite thorough.
If it weren't for the reputation of the shop, I'd balk at it... Still kinda steep,though.
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I could not see why you would get a tuner that only the MoCo shop could use.
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Road Master
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From: Southern Oregon
Sounds like a damm good deal to me.
I paid $400 for my pipes, $500 for the SE tuner and 5 hours of dyno time. Actually my insurance paid for it all but it was worth it 100%.
Lots more power, if I'm in 1st gear going about 10mph, slam it into 2nd and crank the throttle, the rear wheel will spin. My buddies bike won't go that and he has the Se slip-ons, heavy breather and download.
Yeah my setup was twice as much money but when that rear wheel spins, it's worth the look on his face.
Pay the extra for the dyno. $300 is going to be one of your less expensive purchases for your bike.
I paid $400 for my pipes, $500 for the SE tuner and 5 hours of dyno time. Actually my insurance paid for it all but it was worth it 100%.
Lots more power, if I'm in 1st gear going about 10mph, slam it into 2nd and crank the throttle, the rear wheel will spin. My buddies bike won't go that and he has the Se slip-ons, heavy breather and download.
Yeah my setup was twice as much money but when that rear wheel spins, it's worth the look on his face.
Pay the extra for the dyno. $300 is going to be one of your less expensive purchases for your bike.