Engine break-in insight
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I was told to wait until the next day between the heat cycles. So with three heat cycles, that is three days right there before you even think about a ride. I would do that for sure before a ride or a Dyno tune, good luck.
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Thanks for the insight!
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This is straight from Dynojet's website:
"Utilizing the Target Tune AFR data and other data from the H-D ECM OEM data bus, the Power Vision can automatically fix the deviation between the AFR or Lambda as defined in the fuel table of your calibration and the actual AFR or Lambda by adjusting the VE tables."
Last edited by ShoreRider; Jan 13, 2025 at 01:35 PM.
You may want to explore the option of having it dyno tuned at DC Cycle and Racing by David. They are in Red Bay, Alabama, not that far from you in Memphis (around 2 hours)
I believe you will be much happier with him than either of the Dealerships you mentioned (I have used all 3). Plus, there is a good chance that David will be less expensive.
David is a very helpful guy, and is who I would ask about your questions.
Kevin
I believe you will be much happier with him than either of the Dealerships you mentioned (I have used all 3). Plus, there is a good chance that David will be less expensive.
David is a very helpful guy, and is who I would ask about your questions.
Kevin
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You may want to explore the option of having it dyno tuned at DC Cycle and Racing by David. They are in Red Bay, Alabama, not that far from you in Memphis (around 2 hours)
I believe you will be much happier with him than either of the Dealerships you mentioned (I have used all 3). Plus, there is a good chance that David will be less expensive.
David is a very helpful guy, and is who I would ask about your questions.
Kevin
I believe you will be much happier with him than either of the Dealerships you mentioned (I have used all 3). Plus, there is a good chance that David will be less expensive.
David is a very helpful guy, and is who I would ask about your questions.
Kevin
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I wouldn't think it would matter how long it sat after the final heat cycle either, but I'm willing to listen to people that might know more than I do. For the record my shop is heated/cooled and I run a dehumidifier over the winter to keep any moisture that comes in with the cars down to 45%.
EDIT: FuelMoto is doing the break in and tune on the dyno for me.
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I am in a very similar situation, except that where I'm at it was -10 this morning and the witch's tit fell off and shattered on the blacktop. I am hoping to finish my TC 110" build in the next month or so depending on parts and time and then heat cycling it, checking for leaks, making sure it actually runs, etc. But then it's going to sit for a min until I get it out to FuelMoto on Apr 3rd. I don't really have much of a choice since I'm not bringing a new build 4.5 hours away without even knowing it'll run, and I can't wait till the last min to heat cycle in case something needs fixing.
I wouldn't think it would matter how long it sat after the final heat cycle either, but I'm willing to listen to people that might know more than I do. For the record my shop is heated/cooled and I run a dehumidifier over the winter to keep any moisture that comes in with the cars down to 45%.
EDIT: FuelMoto is doing the break in and tune on the dyno for me.
I wouldn't think it would matter how long it sat after the final heat cycle either, but I'm willing to listen to people that might know more than I do. For the record my shop is heated/cooled and I run a dehumidifier over the winter to keep any moisture that comes in with the cars down to 45%.
EDIT: FuelMoto is doing the break in and tune on the dyno for me.
Last edited by ShoreRider; Jan 14, 2025 at 03:24 PM.
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Thanks for the feedback and insight. I spoke with my tuner this morning and as you noted above, he also said tosao ahead and heat cycle it 4 times to ensure everything is running smoothly and that there are no unresolved issues from the build that would impact him performing the tune.
