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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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I am currently using a SERT on my bike and have spent some money having it dyno tuned. My guy did a great job with it & im really happy with the performance. Now my question is when i take it in to have the next service is it possible for the dealership to mess with my settings if i dont give them the SERT to plug in? I would hate to have to take it back in and fork out more money to get the settings right again.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 03:31 AM
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The ECM settings should not be changed when you get regular maintenance done but to play it safe, I would mention the SERT tune andtell the dealer not to mess with the ECM.

Ask the tuner for a backup copy of the finished map he used. My tuner will provide one on a memory stick for $12.00. You might be able to get the tuner to burn you aCDof your map. At least, try to get a printout of the table settings from the finished tune.Also, ask the tuner to save your custom map. Many good tuners keep such maps for future reference.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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Thanks for your help. My tuner has kept the map on his lap top but i didnt think to ask him for a copy. I will ask the dealer not to mess with them but if they do im sure my tuner will send me a copy. Thanks again.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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Without your SERT there is very little the dealer could do... they couldn't mess with your map, they could delete it and replace it with a stock or canned stage I or II map... but I think you'd notice right away. Without your SERT they can't fiddle with your map... Can't imagine them taking the time to do that.

It's not like a carb where every genius with a screw driver thinks they know how to adjust your mix just right [:'(]
 
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