Dyno tune vs FP3
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Dyno tune vs FP3
Planning some mods out on my bike after the 1,000 miles service. Bike is a Lowrider S.
I'm just looking to change the exhaust, Vance and Hines Big shots staggered (currently my top pick but I need to hear it in person first), but I'll need to do CPU work to get that to work correctly.
The go to seems to be the FP3 module. My understanding is it allows for future mods and adjustments with a little test-run work. Easy to plug in and adjust yourself.
A dyno tune calibrates your exact machine, but will need to be redone if you change any performance parts. I recon it will be a while till I go Stage II.
Price seems to be about the same.
To me the dyno tune seems like the obvious way to go but I'm curious if I'm missing something. Warranty issues?
Thanks
I'm just looking to change the exhaust, Vance and Hines Big shots staggered (currently my top pick but I need to hear it in person first), but I'll need to do CPU work to get that to work correctly.
The go to seems to be the FP3 module. My understanding is it allows for future mods and adjustments with a little test-run work. Easy to plug in and adjust yourself.
A dyno tune calibrates your exact machine, but will need to be redone if you change any performance parts. I recon it will be a while till I go Stage II.
Price seems to be about the same.
To me the dyno tune seems like the obvious way to go but I'm curious if I'm missing something. Warranty issues?
Thanks
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I'm not sure I'd drop the coin for a dyno tune for just an exhaust change. Guess it depends on what youll pay in your area for the service. JMHO
The FP3 should handle that mod and others nicely.
If at some point you go stage 2 and aren't happy with the auto tune then it's an option.
The FP3 can be had for under 300 bones recently.
Check ebay.
American classic motors had them shipped for 289
The FP3 should handle that mod and others nicely.
If at some point you go stage 2 and aren't happy with the auto tune then it's an option.
The FP3 can be had for under 300 bones recently.
Check ebay.
American classic motors had them shipped for 289
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I'm in Lynnwood. Nels is who my sport bike friends all swear by. Last time I talked to him on my other bike it was about $400 or so.
https://2wheeldynoworks.com/
I'm in Lynnwood. Nels is who my sport bike friends all swear by. Last time I talked to him on my other bike it was about $400 or so.
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It comes down to your goals for the bike. If you just plan on doing a simple stage 1 and want to ride your bike around town and on a few trips then I don't see why you need to take it to a tuner and get it dyno'd?? The FP3 can flash a solid tune that will have your bike running smoother and cooler instantly. Then if you wanna dial it in more you can run the Autotune feature. Most people don't ride their bikes ***** to the wall red line to red line anyways so how are you gonna utilize the possible HP gained from a dyno? Now if you are 1 of the few that do ride it like a bat outta hell and take it to the track or like to post on a forum your dyno sheet and brag then of course the dyno tune is the answer. But if you plan on just cruising and then possibly trading it in the near future there's really no point. Just flash it and ride......
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I see on his site that he recommend the Power commander which is a piggy back unit...And cheaper than the Powervision or the other preferred TTS. If I were you I would call him and just find out if he can tune with either of those last two.I think you would be happier. I personally wouldn't run the piggy back unit and I'd be willing to bet he can work with either one.
A good dyno tech can make a huge difference on how a bike runs.
A good dyno tech can make a huge difference on how a bike runs.
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I'm going to stage 4, no shop that I have spoken to says they can do a proper tune for that kind of power with the FP3, will the bike run fine? Yes it will, but you will never get the full potential from the upgrades. I bought one (to quickly) to do a stage 1 myself and it works great, more power and runs cooler. But if you are going to spend the money to go beyond stage 2 at some point, than spend the extra few bucks on a better tuner. Fuelmoto is selling the power commander V for $300. that is what the shop that will be doing my tune suggested.
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Nels
https://2wheeldynoworks.com/
I'm in Lynnwood. Nels is who my sport bike friends all swear by. Last time I talked to him on my other bike it was about $400 or so.
https://2wheeldynoworks.com/
I'm in Lynnwood. Nels is who my sport bike friends all swear by. Last time I talked to him on my other bike it was about $400 or so.