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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Used the Log Tuner software over the weekend to fine tune the file from Fuel Moto supplied with my PV. Worked great! Did 3 data runs and after the last one when I did the compare there were no changes. Bike now has very little deceleration pop and no more knocking under hard acceleration.

Has anyone figured out how to adjust the fuel rate reading in the PV? When using the MPG and fuel used function, it is reading approx 18% less fuel than what is being used and makes my MPG reading way off.

I will be adding a new cam during the next few weeks and will be getting the AT-100 wideband sensors when I do. I noticed that the Log Tuner software supports running both the stock and wideband sensor in parallel. I was thinking of adding another set of sensor bungs to my headpipes to support this. Any ideas of what I might need for extra cables/splitters and if the PV will work with this setup once the AutoTune feature is available?
 

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Old May 31, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Harleyhiker
I am by far no expert, but seems to me all you are doing with the Stock 02 sensors and log tune is leaning out your motor.. IMO ya it's fun to play with log tune, but not sure I am too inclined to take fuel away from my VE tables, especially in the 2800-4000 rpm range.
This is my .02$

The values in the AFR table are in essence, a 'target' mixture that your ECM is trying to attain. However, with narrow band sensors, this target has to be an AFR of 14.6, or else it falls out of closed loop operation. So I think you're saying 'what's the point?', if the only 'target' we can aim for with NB sensors is stoich? Right?

Well, the answer is this... we're all fooling the ECM into thinking a mixture is leaner than it really is by varying the CLB values. Larger values in these tables result in the sensors reporting a leaner condition than what really exists, so the ECM richens up the mixture to compensate. For example, this is a screenshot of the comparison between the FM tune and my stock (stage II harley download) tune closed loop bios tables.....



Note how much smaller the stock tune CLB values are in the cruise range... These higer values will yield a richer final tune, even if logtuner leans up the mixture some along the way.

This is how we keep from autotuning our way right back to a mixture that's just as lean as the one with which we started! I think:-)
 

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Old May 31, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Oh wow, I was so busy putting my bike together and going to Rolling Thunder I missed this information. I'm glad this is out because my map is off quite a bit. Roll on throttle is pinging all over the place. Although I do have a request in for Jamie to write me a map update.
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Today,
Tested my first corrected map, made a new logfile for my 2nd round of corrections. First Impressions: Idle is the best it's been since the cam install. Off-idle is also improved.

Tonight,
Created a new map using today's new log, loaded it on the PV to test tommorrow.

My 2cents:
I really like the way the "Log tuning" works. Because it is not automatic, we are directly involved in the tuning of our bikes. We get to see the changes that are being made, then we get to feel the difference those changes make. For those of us with Power Vision Tuners, these are exciting times!
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by aclundwall
This is my .02$

Well, the answer is this... we're all fooling the ECM into thinking a mixture is leaner than it really is by varying the CLB values. Larger values in these tables result in the sensors reporting a leaner condition than what really exists, so the ECM richens up the mixture to compensate. For example, this is a screenshot of the comparison between the FM tune and my stock (stage II harley download) tune closed loop bios tables.....

Note how much smaller the stock tune CLB values are in the cruise range... These higer values will yield a richer final tune, even if logtuner leans up the mixture some along the way.

This is how we keep from autotuning our way right back to a mixture that's just as lean as the one with which we started! I think:-)
Close, but you are not fooling the ecm. The clb tables set the switch point of the o2 sensor. If you set your clb's to 700, any voltage higher indicates rich and anything lower indicates lean. If the logtuner reduces your ve number it is because it saw a higher voltage(richer) than you have asked for on your clb table. The 14.6 you see on your afr table is just a switch that turns on "closed loop".
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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I just hope they get to the level of TTS because a refined tune that makes power is certainly possible using the narrow band 02 sensors. This is proven by TTS Mastertune.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FX4
I just hope they get to the level of TTS because a refined tune that makes power is certainly possible using the narrow band 02 sensors. This is proven by TTS Mastertune.
Me too. When I purchased the PV, I was under the impression it would at least be equal to the TTS and SEPST if not more advanced. Had I known that the AT basic/logtuner/WinPV software would only be able to tune such a small portion of the map I would have purchased one of the other tuners.

It's not like the TTS and SEPST are brand new technology, they have been out for years. I can't believe DJ would put out a "Revolutionary" new tuner/software program that aren't even set up to perform the basic functions that the "Old" tuners already on the market can. Bummer.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Well I will give them time, but I'm certainly not opposed to using TTS if DJ doesn't meet the benchmark. I'm not wiring an AT100 into my bike.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FX4
I just hope they get to the level of TTS because a refined tune that makes power is certainly possible using the narrow band 02 sensors. This is proven by TTS Mastertune.
We could ALL be tuning with TTS, if we liked the idea of riding our bikes with a RUNNING LAPTOP in our saddlebag! Go right ahead!
Are you not happy with the tuning METHOD, or are you not happy with the RESULTS? At least try it before you bail out.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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I own both. This is actually the fourth tuning system I have bought. I like gadgets but in the end it's all about how well the bike runs.
 
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