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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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So I'm getting ready to put together parts for a stage one. I'm stuck on the EFI tuner as to which one to go with. I love the features of the PowerVision but don't want to mount yet another device on the fairing. I like the FP3 for how tiny it is and easy to mount, once married it's stuck to the bike though. I can't go with an external computer tuner as I refuse to use Windows... and all out refuse to touch a mac. So any recommendations you guys can give would be great.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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Then, I guess you all out refuse to tune your bike.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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ThunderMax software runs in Wine. Ask how I know.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Added to the list Von... thanks for the heads up on WINE.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Only thing that does not work is autoupdate, you need to check manually if there is an upgrade. You really need it just once, to load in the maps for your setup. Wait a minute, you do not need it all ... they will preload it with your setup. And it is a full ECM, not piggyback.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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I use Thundermax on my 2012 SG. No complaints.
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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If you refuse to use windows and refuse to use a Mac, how are you even posting this question on the forum?
 
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Old May 18, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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The way I do it.
 
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The last Windows in my household had BSoD in 2003.
BTW, people are using Android devices - which are based on Gentoo Linux ... I have no Android, just Gentoo.
 
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