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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Okay guys, after 18 weeks, the build is done and my UC is on the road. We just completed a base dyno run...no numbers yet. I am getting 500 miles in (break in miles) before I post the numbers from the final tune...WAaaaaait for it!

Forgive my ignorance as I've not used a TTS in the past. One thing I did notice, and I think this issue belongs to the power commander, while riding in 5th and 6th gear, between 50 to 60 mph, when I hit the throttle hard, the RPM's jump, but the speedometer is slow to react. To better describe it, the bike acts like the clutch is slipping....it's kind of sluggish and does not seem to jump. I know that the clutch is not the issue as the springs and clutch plates within my Rivera primo clutch are brand new. (200 pnd springs).

Of course the bike, gains speed but it's not an instant power rush.

I'm currently running a power commander III, and will install a TTS to complete the tuning and dyno run(s).

My question is, are the symptoms noted above signs of the Power commander not funtioning properly, and will the TTS eliminate the slow throttle response?

I'm sure once I get the TTS on it, and the final Dyno, that issue will change, I do believe it's a tuning issue, NO?

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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I am experiencing the same thing on my 103. From what I've read I think I may be to fat at WOT. When the weather fairs up I'm gonna back it down a couple of points on the AFR and try it. I have it set at 12.8 now. It might be the same problem fo you.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Would be able to tell more, once you both have dyno reports to show.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Bet that was a looong 18 weeks. LOL Good luck on working the kinks out and let us know how it turns out. Should be a blast to ride.
 
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Thanks Scott...soon. 200 more miles before the break in period is up. I'll put it on the dyno then.

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YUP 18 weeks was a long time. It worked out, the weather in Californina has been bad. Looks like that's changing now.

I'll get back to you guys

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Think about what is going on.
Don't assume anything. I have found that out many times the hard way.

If the engine RPM's build quickly, and the bike just sits there slowing gaining, you have to keep the clutch on the list.
 
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Will do Gunny,

Thanks I'm on it. Watching it real close, and taking it easy. All of the break in miles have not been gained yet.

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