Power Vision Information Thread
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Out on Deranged
Hi Everyone,
I apologize in advance for the newbie question but I'm new to the fuel management world and a lot of this is over my head. I did read through 50 or so pages to gather as much info as possible.
In 10 days I will be picking up my 2012 Sportster 48 and will be upgrading the pipes and air cleaner right away.
I'm looking for the best system to make sure my bike runs smooth and reliable after the mods. The PV looks like an incredible device but how difficult will it be to program my bike to run smooth and rich after the mods?
I'm sure I wont get into the level of tuning many of you are. I just want to prevent any overheating, sputtering, backfiring, etc.
Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated
thanks
steve
I apologize in advance for the newbie question but I'm new to the fuel management world and a lot of this is over my head. I did read through 50 or so pages to gather as much info as possible.
In 10 days I will be picking up my 2012 Sportster 48 and will be upgrading the pipes and air cleaner right away.
I'm looking for the best system to make sure my bike runs smooth and reliable after the mods. The PV looks like an incredible device but how difficult will it be to program my bike to run smooth and rich after the mods?
I'm sure I wont get into the level of tuning many of you are. I just want to prevent any overheating, sputtering, backfiring, etc.
Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated
thanks
steve
Added bonus to you is there is new PV software coming soon which will simplify the whole data logging process.
My best advice to you is to call fuelmoto.usa and buy your PV from them. All you have to do is call tell them what your bike has and they will happily send you a new map every time you change your set up.
Added bonus to you is there is new PV software coming soon which will simplify the whole data logging process.
Added bonus to you is there is new PV software coming soon which will simplify the whole data logging process.
Just placed my order with Fuel Moto for the Power Vision and V&H Twin Slash slip-ons.
Jamie is sending the unit programmed with a map for my new exhaust and air cleaner.
He couldn't be any easier to deal with. Stoked on my purchase already!
Jamie is sending the unit programmed with a map for my new exhaust and air cleaner.
He couldn't be any easier to deal with. Stoked on my purchase already!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Out on Deranged
Cool man that guy is really top shelf! In fact every one I've ever spoken to there has been real nice and easy to talk to.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
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From: Pace, FL
WOW, this thread is a wealth of information and at the same time makes me realize just how ignorant I am with this tuning stuff. Nevertheless, following all the recommendations, I too called FuelMoto, spoke with Brian, and ordered a PV. It should arrive Saturday and i am stoked to see what the Slim will run like after the PV FM tune and the AN BS Stage 1 with Rush 2.0 slip-ons.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Lakeland, Fl.
Going to change cams, need a map
I'm planning on installing a set of Andrews 48H cams in my 2012 FXDC in the near future. I have already contacted Jamie about a map and he said he didn't have anything for that particular cam and suggested that I contact Dynojet directly. I have sent an email to them, but figured I would cover all the bases and check the forum members to see if anyone has a tune that I could get started with. The bike has the 96" motor and is stock with the exception of a Rinehart 2/1 exhaust, SE air cleaner with a K&N filter element and of course the Powervision as the tuner. Any help would be appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Los Angeles
I'm planning on installing a set of Andrews 48H cams in my 2012 FXDC in the near future. I have already contacted Jamie about a map and he said he didn't have anything for that particular cam and suggested that I contact Dynojet directly. I have sent an email to them, but figured I would cover all the bases and check the forum members to see if anyone has a tune that I could get started with. The bike has the 96" motor and is stock with the exception of a Rinehart 2/1 exhaust, SE air cleaner with a K&N filter element and of course the Powervision as the tuner. Any help would be appreciated.
Seriously considering cams myself, same situation I would want a good base map to start with, and the cams I am looking at, made by Dave Mackie Engineering arent very popular. I am thinking this may be a problem since no tunners in my area work with Powervision. Wondering if it might be a better idea to choose a cam that Fuelmoto works with often, like Woods so I could get a better map to start, and avoid a lot of headaches.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
If you want to check yours, just pull 5° out (lower value by 5) in the offending area and see if it recurs. If it doesn't recur or looks to decrease in intensity it likely isn't false, so put it back where it was and let PV Tune get rid of it in the tuning process.
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I get an occasional "false knock" event on the front cyl. around 2500rpm @ 60KPA. If I retard timing it still knocks regardless of how much timing I pull out, so I ignore the knock report in that location.
If you want to check yours, just pull 5° out (lower value by 5) in the offending area and see if it recurs. If it doesn't recur or looks to decrease in intensity it likely isn't false, so put it back where it was and let PV Tune get rid of it in the tuning process.
If you want to check yours, just pull 5° out (lower value by 5) in the offending area and see if it recurs. If it doesn't recur or looks to decrease in intensity it likely isn't false, so put it back where it was and let PV Tune get rid of it in the tuning process.
Stage IV
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: saginaw, mi
Spark knock
How are you guys data logging spark knock? When I open the log tuner and go through the steps and hit calc tune I see spark hit counts but never anything in the spark knock table. Also I never seem to feel or hear any knocking but if I have the front and rear knock counter on the gauges I will see the occasionally.