Power Vision Information Thread
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 23,003
Likes: 11,441
On an M8 you do not need anything extra or special . Plug and play.No you do not need any target tune unless you want it. Power vision on my last 5 Touring bikes one on my m8 no issues works fine.
Advanced
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 83
Likes: 5
From: Ontario, Canada
Searched elsewhere on this but couldn't find anything.... Does anyone know if I can change the vehicle speed signal from miles per hour to km per hour?
I've got a Canadian bike but when I want to read speed on the power vision it defaults to miles. Buddy of mine bought a PV not long ago and his reads km so I assume it's possible?
I've got a Canadian bike but when I want to read speed on the power vision it defaults to miles. Buddy of mine bought a PV not long ago and his reads km so I assume it's possible?
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 5
Likes: 1
From: OK
Hope the issue is that simple to solve, Jaime.
I might have had the WinPV open at first. Now it is closed and the Update Client is still not recognizing the PV2. I have a pop-up that states:
"Please connect your Power Vision to your PC with the provided USB cable to check for necessary firmware updates."
I click OK and another pop-up says:
"No Power Vision connected. Please check any PV's with a batch number below 110201 for a CRITICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE."
Is it possible that WinPV is still running in the background?
I might have had the WinPV open at first. Now it is closed and the Update Client is still not recognizing the PV2. I have a pop-up that states:
"Please connect your Power Vision to your PC with the provided USB cable to check for necessary firmware updates."
I click OK and another pop-up says:
"No Power Vision connected. Please check any PV's with a batch number below 110201 for a CRITICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE."
Is it possible that WinPV is still running in the background?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 100
Likes: 18
From: '71 XLCH / '74 XLH
. Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is used to calibrate the speedometer. i.e. Number of Pulses per KM. (actually pulses per 1/25 km (if you believe the documentation) but who's counting). VSS is not used to change the display from MPH to KPH.
I've got a Canadian bike but when I want to read speed on the power vision it defaults to miles. Buddy of mine bought a PV not long ago and his reads km so I assume it's possible?
Settings Menu
To Select the "Units"
- Select Settings > Units
- Select English or Metric
Last edited by The Doctor71; May 24, 2020 at 10:17 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 2,446
From: Eastern NE
Hit "Ctrl/Alt/Del" to open Win Task Manager & see if it's running in the background. If it is = end task.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 469
Likes: 140
From: East Coast, Canada
I apologize for the long post. Just trying to provide as much info as possible to reach a solution faster.
I have a power vision to use on my 2010 fxdf, which has rinehart crossback pipes and a S.E. air cleaner. When I bought the bike a month ago, with 11,000Km showing, it had not been tuned for those modifications. pop pop pop and the odd backfire. It had original plugs in it and they showed running lean of course.
I paid fuel moto for a tune license for the power vision. They also supplied a tune for my bike. Dynojet also has a tune on their website for a 2010 dyna with those pipes and filter.
I changed the plugs and tried both of those tunes. The tune from the dynojet site works better, less popping on decel. I actually still had the odd backfire when using the fuel moto tune.
To fix the decel pop I added fuel and spark under quick tune following the instructional video. I went to +8% fuel and +5% spark in decel. It helps but not completely. If I ride the bike hard and then try to cruise back into my hood somewhat quietly like a law abiding citizen, it's pop pop pop....like jiffy pop anytime I'm off the gas. So it's poppy when hot.
I tried auto tune and didn't make out very well. I thought I followed the instructions and got it into that mode.... engine sounded unhappy, barely started, backfiring. I rode it for a bit like that and the cells were populating. I saved the session, didn't export it. It can't be normal for it to run like garbage in auto tune is it? Did I miss a step?
Should I just add more fuel/spark in quick tune and be happy with what I've got?
Plugs are looking ok after 1000Km... picture attached. A little cleaner than I expected but at least not white.
I have a power vision to use on my 2010 fxdf, which has rinehart crossback pipes and a S.E. air cleaner. When I bought the bike a month ago, with 11,000Km showing, it had not been tuned for those modifications. pop pop pop and the odd backfire. It had original plugs in it and they showed running lean of course.
I paid fuel moto for a tune license for the power vision. They also supplied a tune for my bike. Dynojet also has a tune on their website for a 2010 dyna with those pipes and filter.
I changed the plugs and tried both of those tunes. The tune from the dynojet site works better, less popping on decel. I actually still had the odd backfire when using the fuel moto tune.
To fix the decel pop I added fuel and spark under quick tune following the instructional video. I went to +8% fuel and +5% spark in decel. It helps but not completely. If I ride the bike hard and then try to cruise back into my hood somewhat quietly like a law abiding citizen, it's pop pop pop....like jiffy pop anytime I'm off the gas. So it's poppy when hot.
I tried auto tune and didn't make out very well. I thought I followed the instructions and got it into that mode.... engine sounded unhappy, barely started, backfiring. I rode it for a bit like that and the cells were populating. I saved the session, didn't export it. It can't be normal for it to run like garbage in auto tune is it? Did I miss a step?
Should I just add more fuel/spark in quick tune and be happy with what I've got?
Plugs are looking ok after 1000Km... picture attached. A little cleaner than I expected but at least not white.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 167
Likes: 39
From: Southern Ontario
Just looked at the AFR table you shared. Way too lean. If you want a quick bump and have your bike run cooler, change all the red numbers to what you have for green, change the green for the purple numbers and make the blue and purples all 12
a good starting point for now
when you riding set the gauges on the PV to show you AFR, HT, REVS and MAP - Watch what is going on. If you are at 4500 revs and hit a grade you will see MAP increase, if the bike doesnt power through richten the AFR for those sells. If you are cruising at those REVs the MAP will be lower, if it runs easy lean up the AFRs in those cells for fuel economy
good thing is you can ride and tune at same time and you learn a lot in the process....
have fun and good luck
a good starting point for now
when you riding set the gauges on the PV to show you AFR, HT, REVS and MAP - Watch what is going on. If you are at 4500 revs and hit a grade you will see MAP increase, if the bike doesnt power through richten the AFR for those sells. If you are cruising at those REVs the MAP will be lower, if it runs easy lean up the AFRs in those cells for fuel economy
good thing is you can ride and tune at same time and you learn a lot in the process....
have fun and good luck
REPORTING BACK! Just to update on the comments from david barnby, you were spot on! I have been out on a few rides now and the changes are perfect. I was way too lean. Last ride I only have 2 front knock events in a 3 hour tour! I know they were from throttle blip, so too quickly opening the throttle is the culprit. Bike runs like a scared rabbit! Thanks.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 146
Likes: 13
From: Kingston, NH
I apologize for the long post. Just trying to provide as much info as possible to reach a solution faster.
I have a power vision to use on my 2010 fxdf, which has rinehart crossback pipes and a S.E. air cleaner. When I bought the bike a month ago, with 11,000Km showing, it had not been tuned for those modifications. pop pop pop and the odd backfire. It had original plugs in it and they showed running lean of course.
I paid fuel moto for a tune license for the power vision. They also supplied a tune for my bike. Dynojet also has a tune on their website for a 2010 dyna with those pipes and filter.
I changed the plugs and tried both of those tunes. The tune from the dynojet site works better, less popping on decel. I actually still had the odd backfire when using the fuel moto tune.
To fix the decel pop I added fuel and spark under quick tune following the instructional video. I went to +8% fuel and +5% spark in decel. It helps but not completely. If I ride the bike hard and then try to cruise back into my hood somewhat quietly like a law abiding citizen, it's pop pop pop....like jiffy pop anytime I'm off the gas. So it's poppy when hot.
I tried auto tune and didn't make out very well. I thought I followed the instructions and got it into that mode.... engine sounded unhappy, barely started, backfiring. I rode it for a bit like that and the cells were populating. I saved the session, didn't export it. It can't be normal for it to run like garbage in auto tune is it? Did I miss a step?
Should I just add more fuel/spark in quick tune and be happy with what I've got?
Plugs are looking ok after 1000Km... picture attached. A little cleaner than I expected but at least not white.
I have a power vision to use on my 2010 fxdf, which has rinehart crossback pipes and a S.E. air cleaner. When I bought the bike a month ago, with 11,000Km showing, it had not been tuned for those modifications. pop pop pop and the odd backfire. It had original plugs in it and they showed running lean of course.
I paid fuel moto for a tune license for the power vision. They also supplied a tune for my bike. Dynojet also has a tune on their website for a 2010 dyna with those pipes and filter.
I changed the plugs and tried both of those tunes. The tune from the dynojet site works better, less popping on decel. I actually still had the odd backfire when using the fuel moto tune.
To fix the decel pop I added fuel and spark under quick tune following the instructional video. I went to +8% fuel and +5% spark in decel. It helps but not completely. If I ride the bike hard and then try to cruise back into my hood somewhat quietly like a law abiding citizen, it's pop pop pop....like jiffy pop anytime I'm off the gas. So it's poppy when hot.
I tried auto tune and didn't make out very well. I thought I followed the instructions and got it into that mode.... engine sounded unhappy, barely started, backfiring. I rode it for a bit like that and the cells were populating. I saved the session, didn't export it. It can't be normal for it to run like garbage in auto tune is it? Did I miss a step?
Should I just add more fuel/spark in quick tune and be happy with what I've got?
Plugs are looking ok after 1000Km... picture attached. A little cleaner than I expected but at least not white.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 248
From: Sterling IL.
New to PV, very happy so far. Fuel Moto tune plus an auto tune basic has me running well. Im looking to do datalog runs and utilize the software from Tune My Harley and it states to have certain channels of data...read through some PV docs about creating the csv log file and what channels are available; do all these channels happen by default or do I need to set them? Do I need to enable the gauge for each one as well to enable the channel? Thanks!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 146
Likes: 13
From: Kingston, NH
New to PV, very happy so far. Fuel Moto tune plus an auto tune basic has me running well. Im looking to do datalog runs and utilize the software from Tune My Harley and it states to have certain channels of data...read through some PV docs about creating the csv log file and what channels are available; do all these channels happen by default or do I need to set them? Do I need to enable the gauge for each one as well to enable the channel? Thanks!