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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 04:15 PM
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I have tuned the 255's with the PC5. The PC5 does allow timing adjustments. It allows you to adjust the fuel. I am not a huge fan of this tuner because there is better ones out there that aren't piggy backs. BUT I have no idea why this cam that you already have can't be tuned with the tuner you already have.


If you got money burning a hole in your pocket. It would be better spent finding a good dyno tuner and spending it with him. No offense meant but it doesn't seem like you are set up the best to deal with it.


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Well....the compression gauge doesnt fix the spark plug holes....hmmm
 
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Cranked bike. Front cylinder exhaust sounds like ETIMS through exhaust. Rear cylinder has a old school idle sound. That cant be right. Timing off?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Yep. You need one that fits a 12mm plug hole. Most are made for automotive plugs. 14 or 18mm.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Compression test will give you all the answers you need.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hrdtail78
I have tuned the 255's with the PC5. The PC5 does allow timing adjustments. It allows you to adjust the fuel. I am not a huge fan of this tuner because there is better ones out there that aren't piggy backs. BUT I have no idea why this cam that you already have can't be tuned with the tuner you already have.


If you got money burning a hole in your pocket. It would be better spent finding a good dyno tuner and spending it with him.
IIRC, the PCV does not allow timing adjustments unless the PCV has the built in ignition module, which I would bet the OP doesn't have. Totally agree with replacing the piggy back unit with a flash tuner..... FM's suggestion to ditch the cams was disappointing but maybe the map they sent will improve things for the OP.
 
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F it. Opening cam chest. Doesnt take long
 
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Odd thing. The chain is tight on left side w out tensioner.
 
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Hm. I cant line the cam dots up with the rockers still on...man o man.
 
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