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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 07:55 PM
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I know a guy that knows a guy.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Heatwave
Ok, since you say you've seen other people make posts stating that the ECU records what tuner was used to make the any map changes, then it must be true.
I never said it was true. I simply said what I’ve seen others post.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 08:52 PM
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Ok, since you say you've seen other people make posts stating that the ECU records what tuner was used to make the any map changes, then it must be true.
Heatwave be careful dude. Didn't you notice he used a 'full name?' In terms of internet forum protocol that's like holding a handgun sideways!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 10:14 AM
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How about this, 'if you can't do the time, don't do the crime'. Why would someone so skittish about warrantee coverage and cost even consider doing mods? Seems like an incompatibility to me. Roll the dice, maybe pay the price. Thrill without risk, doesn't exist.
The above is what people need to understand! I find it funny when someone comes in and post all over how great something is on his 2017 CVO and brag's about using an aftermarket tuning device and on it and on and on. Then when the bike fails, runs around all the sites removing his posts as fast as he can then putting the original parts back in place to return it to H-D.

For the record I have never stated a dealership can determine if a tuning device was or was not used for certain or what brand. I can and I am sure that Delphi could as well if they wanted too.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr-Mike
How about this, 'if you can't do the time, don't do the crime'. Why would someone so skittish about warrantee coverage and cost even consider doing mods? Seems like an incompatibility to me. Roll the dice, maybe pay the price. Thrill without risk, doesn't exist.
Personally I'm glad I didnt take the chance, my stock 107 has been replaced twice under warranty. Feeling lucky? I'm not.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Cole
The above is what people need to understand! I find it funny when someone comes in and post all over how great something is on his 2017 CVO and brag's about using an aftermarket tuning device and on it and on and on. Then when the bike fails, runs around all the sites removing his posts as fast as he can then putting the original parts back in place to return it to H-D.

For the record I have never stated a dealership can determine if a tuning device was or was not used for certain or what brand. I can and I am sure that Delphi could as well if they wanted too.

Case Closed!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Cole
For the record I have never stated a dealership can determine if a tuning device was or was not used for certain or what brand. I can and I am sure that Delphi could as well if they wanted too.
From what I was told by the service manager at my local dealership is that the dealers can't tell with Digital Tech. that the ECM has been flashed with an aftermarket tuner but Harley can when the bike is plugged in and an ECM dump or as he called it a "birth certificate" is uploaded to them. He never stated that they can tell what kind of tuner was used.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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From what I was told by the service manager at my local dealership is that the dealers can't tell with Digital Tech. that the ECM has been flashed with an aftermarket tuner but Harley can when the bike is plugged in and an ECM dump or as he called it a "birth certificate" is uploaded to them. He never stated that they can tell what kind of tuner was used.
I was told something very similar from a local deler I work close with. If a bike is in for warranty they have to hook it up to Digital Technician II and link to HD, and also send picture of both sides, front and back of motorcycle. What HD does when hooked up is a mystery to them.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr-Mike
How about this, 'if you can't do the time, don't do the crime'. Why would someone so skittish about warrantee coverage and cost even consider doing mods? Seems like an incompatibility to me. Roll the dice, maybe pay the price. Thrill without risk, doesn't exist.
Zactly!


Originally Posted by Steve Cole
The above is what people need to understand! I find it funny when someone comes in and post all over how great something is on his 2017 CVO and brag's about using an aftermarket tuning device and on it and on and on. Then when the bike fails, runs around all the sites removing his posts as fast as he can then putting the original parts back in place to return it to H-D.

For the record I have never stated a dealership can determine if a tuning device was or was not used for certain or what brand. I can and I am sure that Delphi could as well if they wanted too.
Steve, Finally hitting the dyno this saturday with my SE8-447, TTS, Fullsac MX header set up. Thanks for walking me through the advanced tune..
Will post up on dnyo charts board.
 
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Old May 18, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny!
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Steve, Finally hitting the dyno this saturday with my SE8-447, TTS, Fullsac MX header set up. Thanks for walking me through the advanced tune..
Will post up on dnyo charts board.
How do you like the Fullsac MX header? What mufflers are you running? How's the bike run with the Fullsac MX header and the SE8-447 cam?
 
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